Alex Christensen, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Phoenix, AZ

Alex Christensen, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Phoenix, Arizona. He graduated from medical school in 2019 and has 5 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Cigna Healthcare Of Arizona Inc and his current practice location is 515 W Buckeye Rd Ste 104, Phoenix, Arizona. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (602) 207-8196.

Alex Christensen is licensed to practice in Arizona (license number 2444) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1881227957.

Contact Information

Alex Christensen, OD
515 W Buckeye Rd Ste 104,
Phoenix, AZ 85003-3699
(602) 207-8196
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameAlex Christensen
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience5 Years
Location515 W Buckeye Rd Ste 104, Phoenix, Arizona
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Alex Christensen graduated from medical school in 2019
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1881227957
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/18/2020
  • Last Update Date: 09/24/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8123448271
  • Enrollment ID: I20201012001983

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Alex Christensen such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1881227957NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 9884T (Texas)Secondary
152W00000XOptometrist 2444 (Arizona)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Cigna Healthcare Of Arizona Inc1456263573125

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. Alex Christensen allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameCigna Healthcare Of Arizona Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1043471873
PECOS PAC ID: 1456263573
Enrollment ID: O20031105000515
Provider NameEye Doctors Of Arizona Pllc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1982268298
PECOS PAC ID: 3870835044
Enrollment ID: O20190508003366

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. Alex Christensen 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
Alex Christensen, OD
1580 W Prescott Dr,
Chandler, AZ 85248-4838

Ph: (254) 733-7476
Alex Christensen, OD
515 W Buckeye Rd Ste 104,
Phoenix, AZ 85003-3699

Ph: (602) 207-8196

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