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MR. ROBERT MERRILL CHRISTIANSEN M.D.
NPI 1114991841
Ophthalmology in Salt Lake City, UT

Active since February 17, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
92.06/100
CMS Quality Rating
U OF U DEPARTMENT OF OPHTHALMOLOGY MORAN EYE CTR, 65 MARIO CAPECCHI DRIVE, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84132(801) 581-2352 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 12, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Mr. Robert Merrill Christiansen M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

MR. ROBERT MERRILL CHRISTIANSEN M.D. (NPI 1114991841) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Salt Lake City, Utah, licensed in Utah (168534-1205) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Utah Hospitals And Clinics, and is a graduate of University Of Utah School Of Medicine (1978).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1114991841
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameMR. ROBERT MERRILL CHRISTIANSENCredential: M.D.
Location AddressU OF U DEPARTMENT OF OPHTHALMOLOGY MORAN EYE CTR, 65 MARIO CAPECCHI DRIVESalt Lake City, UT 84132-0005
Mailing AddressDepartment Of Ophthalmology, Po Box 413075Salt Lake City, UT 84141-3075 · (801) 213-3900
Phone(801) 581-2352
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Utah School Of MedicineGraduated 1978
Enumeration DateFebruary 17, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 12, 2021
NPPES CertifiedNovember 12, 2021
✔ NPI 1114991841 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in UT · 168534-1205
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
U OF U DEPARTMENT OF OPHTHALMOLOGY MORAN EYE CTR, Salt Lake City, UT 84132
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BridgeSpan Health Company, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah, Select Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mr. Robert Merrill Christiansen M.d. 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.

PECOS PAC ID4385714070
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080606000657
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Robert Christiansen reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

University Of Utah Adult Services
0.1 mi
Anesthesiology
30 N 1900 E, 3C 444
Salt Lake City, UT 84132
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Utah enrollment
  • 2,620 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1720482599 (801) 587-6336

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
131 services129 patients
Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or G2212
This service refers to extended doctor visits where your healthcare provider spends additional time evaluating and managing your health beyond the primary procedure's required time. This includes each extra 15 minutes spent by the physician on the same day as the primary service.
32 services32 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

University Of Utah Hospitals And Clinics

Acute Care Hospitals · Salt Lake City, UT
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number460009
Location50 North Medical DriveSalt Lake City, UT 84132 · Salt Lake County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 84132 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$125.70 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.03
Typical copayment $31.42 (range $13.58 – $41.50)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.01 typical visit price
range $17.23 – $135.20
Typical copayment $17.00 (range $4.30 – $33.80)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

92.06/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality85.57
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): Counseling on Antioxidant Supplement
Percentage of patients aged 50 years and older with a diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) or their caregiver(s) who were counseled within 12 months on the benefits and/or risks of the Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) formulation for…
9%45 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): Dilated Macular Examination
Percentage of patients aged 50 years and older with a diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) who had a dilated macular examination performed which included documentation of the presence or absence of macular thickening or geographic atrophy or…
60%45 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
67%117 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
37%1,279 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients tobacco: 99% · 77 patients
100%77 patients
Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG): Optic Nerve Evaluation
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) who have an optic nerve head evaluation during one or more office visits within 12 months
100%33 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 474 patients
0%474 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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 Robert Christiansen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Robert Christiansen is 1114991841. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 17, 2006.

Where is Robert Christiansen located?

Robert Christiansen practices at U Of U Department Of Ophthalmology Moran Eye Ctr 65 Mario Capecchi Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84132. The listed phone number is (801) 581-2352.

What is Robert Christiansen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Robert Christiansen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Robert Christiansen 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Robert Christiansen's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Robert Christiansen reassigns Medicare benefits to University Of Utah Adult Services (Salt Lake City, UT). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Robert Christiansen's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Robert Christiansen accept?

Health plans from BridgeSpan Health Company, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah, Select Health and University of Utah Health Plans list Robert Christiansen 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 Robert Christiansen affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Robert Christiansen is affiliated with University Of Utah Hospitals And Clinics.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Robert Christiansen was last updated on November 12, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.