CHRISTINE RUTH CARSTENSEN MD
NPI 1083606222
Anesthesiology in Des Moines, IA
About Christine Ruth Carstensen Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
CHRISTINE RUTH CARSTENSEN MD (NPI 1083606222) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Des Moines, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (35143) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids, and is a graduate of University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine (1999).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
Other Identifiers 3
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Christine Ruth Carstensen Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2
Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids
Acute Care Hospitals · Cedar Rapids, IAAllen Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Waterloo, IAOther Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
DES MOINES, IA 50314
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS
Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.
What is Christine Carstensen's NPI number?
The NPI number for Christine Carstensen is 1083606222. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 15, 2005.
Where is Christine Carstensen located?
Christine Carstensen practices at 411 Laurel St Suite 3170, Des Moines, IA 50314. The listed phone number is (515) 283-0463.
What is Christine Carstensen's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.
Is Christine Carstensen enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Christine Carstensen is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.
What insurance does Christine Carstensen accept?
Health plans from Medica and Oscar Insurance Company list Christine Carstensen as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.
Is Christine Carstensen affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Christine Carstensen is affiliated with Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids and Allen Hospital.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Christine Carstensen was last updated on September 28, 2007. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
