PAUL CHRISTENSEN M.D.
NPI 1144631995
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in Houston, TX

Q: What is Paul Christensen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paul Christensen is 1144631995. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 14, 2014.

Q: What is Paul Christensen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology, with taxonomy code 207ZP0102X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Paul Christensen was last updated on February 28, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 months 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.

Active since May 14, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

95.47/100

CMS Quality Rating

6565 FANNIN ST, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 394-6450 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 28, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About Paul Christensen M.d. NPPES

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

PAUL CHRISTENSEN M.D. (NPI 1144631995) is an individual anatomic pathology & clinical pathology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (R6369) and active in the NPI registry since May 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical School At Houston (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1144631995

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207ZP0102X

Provider Legal NamePAUL CHRISTENSENCredential: M.D.

Location Address6565 FANNIN STHouston, TX 77030-2703

Mailing AddressPo Box 4701Houston, TX 77210-4701 · (800) 288-8325

Phone(713) 394-6450

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical School At HoustonGraduated 2014

Enumeration DateMay 14, 2014

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 28, 2025

NPPES CertifiedFebruary 28, 2025

✔ NPI 1144631995 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPathology · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical PathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207ZP0102X

License✔ Licensed in TX · R6369

Definition

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

6565 FANNIN ST, Houston, TX 77030

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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

Paul Christensen 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 ID345661682

PECOS Enrollment IDI20200522000743

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 Paul Christensen reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Methodist Pathology Associates PLLC

Same address

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology

6565 FANNIN STREET, MS205
Houston, TX 77030

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
87 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1215995584 (346) 238-5867

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 3

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.

Protein measurement, serum 84165

A serum protein measurement is a blood test that determines the levels of proteins in your blood. It is used to evaluate your overall health, and diagnose nutritional problems, kidney disease, liver disease, or immune disorders.

662 services553 patients

Protein measurement, body fluid 84166

A protein measurement of body fluid is a test that gauges the amount of proteins in your fluids. This analysis helps in detecting various health conditions. It's done via a simple sample collection process, usually from blood or urine, in a safe and painless manner.

109 services104 patients

Immunologic analysis technique on body fluid, other fluids with concentration 86335

Immunologic analysis is a diagnostic method that assesses your body fluids to detect health issues. It involves concentrating these fluids to enhance detection of specific proteins or cells. It helps identify immune system responses, aiding in accurate diagnosis and treatment.

24 services24 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Houston Methodist Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number450358

Location6565 FanninHouston, TX 77030 · Harris County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Baytown, TX

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number450424

Location4401 Garth RoadBaytown, TX 77521 · Harris County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Nassau Bay, TX

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number450709

Location18300 Houston Methodist DrNassau Bay, TX 77058 · Harris County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Houston Methodist Sugarland Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Sugar Land, TX

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number450820

Location16655 Southwest FreewaySugar Land, TX 77479 · Fort Bend County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · The Woodlands, TX

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number670122

Location17201 Interstate 45 SouthThe Woodlands, TX 77385 · Montgomery County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77030 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

$134.06 typical visit price

range $58.24 – $176.98

Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$102.71 typical visit price

range $18.60 – $143.93

Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)

Most-billed visit code 99214

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.

95.47/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

97.15

Improvement Activities

Cost

83.57

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

SMAROULA DILIOGLOU PHD

Specialist/Technologist, Pathology

6565 FANNIN ST, MS205
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 394-6450

MS. PRISCILLA DIAZ RN

Registered Nurse

6565 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 441-2030

HOUSTON METHODIST CARDIOVASCULAR ANESTHESIA

Anesthesiology

6565 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (832) 667-6097

LAN ZHOU MD

Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)

6565 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 394-6450

DR. AMANDA WALTON BASFORD M.D.

Internal Medicine (Nephrology)

6565 FANNIN ST, FONDREN 270
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 441-0006

MRS. AMY REYES MICLAT RN, MS, CCRN, APRN-B

Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)

6565 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 441-4999

DR. MAHEEN ADAM WARDAK MD

Anesthesiology

6565 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 441-2194

DR. SHUANG LI M.D.

Hospitalist

6565 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (832) 368-9466

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 Paul Christensen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paul Christensen is 1144631995. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 14, 2014.

Where is Paul Christensen located?

Paul Christensen practices at 6565 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 394-6450.

What is Paul Christensen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology, with taxonomy code 207ZP0102X.

Is Paul Christensen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Paul Christensen 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 Paul Christensen's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Paul Christensen reassigns Medicare benefits to Methodist Pathology Associates PLLC (Houston, TX). 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 Paul Christensen's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Paul Christensen affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Paul Christensen is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital, Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital, Houston Methodist Sugarland Hospital and Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Paul Christensen was last updated on February 28, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 months 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.