Leslie J Christenson, MD - Medicare Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (mds) in Ames, IA

Leslie J Christenson, MD is a medicare enrolled "Dermatology" physician in Ames, Iowa. She went to University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine and graduated in 1997 and has 27 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (mds). She is a member of the group practice Mcfarland Clinic Pc and her current practice location is 3600 W Lincoln Way, Mcfarland Clinic Pc, Ames, Iowa. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (515) 239-4492.

Leslie J Christenson is licensed to practice in Minnesota (license number 77912) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1871571794.

Contact Information

Leslie J Christenson, MD
3600 W Lincoln Way, Mcfarland Clinic Pc,
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 239-4492
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Physician's Profile

Full NameLeslie J Christenson
GenderFemale
SpecialityMicrographic Dermatologic Surgery (mds)
Experience27 Years
Location3600 W Lincoln Way, Ames, Iowa
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Leslie J Christenson attended and graduated from University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1871571794
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/03/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/27/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0446346472
  • Enrollment ID: I20071022000441

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Leslie J Christenson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1871571794NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207N00000XDermatology 33061 (Iowa)Secondary
207ND0101XDermatology - Mohs-micrographic Surgery 33061 (Iowa)Secondary
207N00000XDermatology 77912 (Minnesota)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Mcfarland Clinic Pc1254244239314

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Leslie J Christenson allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameMcfarland Clinic Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1639135643
PECOS PAC ID: 1254244239
Enrollment ID: O20031106000338

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Leslie J Christenson is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Leslie J Christenson, MD
3600 W Lincoln Way, Mcfarland Clinic Pc,
Ames, IA 50010

Ph: (515) 239-4492
Leslie J Christenson, MD
3600 W Lincoln Way, Mcfarland Clinic Pc,
Ames, IA 50010

Ph: (515) 239-4492

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