ROBERT JAY CHRISTENSEN M.D.
NPI 1215076765
Anesthesiology in Oklahoma City, OK
NPI Status: Active since February 05, 2007
Contact Information
4401 S WESTERN AVE
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
ZIP 73109
Phone: (405) 636-7000
- Individual
- Male
- Anesthesiology
- Accepts Insurance
- PECOS Enrolled
About ROBERT CHRISTENSEN
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Robert Christensen, an anesthesiologist established in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma with a medical specialization in Anesthesiology. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1215076765 assigned on February 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207L00000X with license number 25143 (OK). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 16 years ago.
- NPI
- 1215076765
- Provider Name
- ROBERT JAY CHRISTENSEN M.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 4401 S WESTERN AVE OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73109
- Location Phone
- (405) 636-7000
- Mailing Address
- 4500 S GARNETT RD SUITE 300 TULSA, OK 74146
- Mailing Phone
- (918) 664-9892
- Mailing Fax
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 02-05-2007
- Last Update Date
- 07-21-2010
- Code Navigator
An anesthesiologist like Robert Christensen manages the care of surgical patients and pain relief through drug administration that reduces or eliminates pain during an operation, medical procedure or during labor and delivery of babies. During surgical procedures anesthesiologists are responsible for adjusting the amount of anesthetic, monitoring the patient's heart rate, body temperature, blood pressure and breathing.
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Anesthesiology
- Taxonomy Code
- 207L00000X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 25143
- License State
- OK
- Taxonomy Description
- 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.
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- Blue Advantage Bronze PPO? 202 - PPO
- Blue Advantage Bronze PPO? 203 - PPO
- Blue Advantage Bronze PPO? Standard - PPO
- Blue Advantage Gold PPO? 309 - PPO
- Blue Advantage Gold PPO? 604 - PPO
- Blue Advantage Gold PPO? Standard - PPO
- Blue Advantage Silver PPO? 204 - PPO
- Blue Advantage Silver PPO? 501 - PPO
- Blue Advantage Silver PPO? Standard - PPO
- Blue Preferred Bronze PPO? Standard - PPO
- Blue Preferred Gold PPO? Standard - PPO
- Blue Preferred Security PPO? 200 - PPO
- Blue Preferred Silver PPO? Standard - PPO
- Harmony by Medica Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits - PPO
- Harmony by Medica Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits + Adult Eye Exam - PPO
- Harmony by Medica Bronze Premier - PPO
- Harmony by Medica Bronze Premier + Adult Eye Exam - PPO
- Harmony by Medica Expanded Bronze Standard - PPO
- Harmony by Medica Expanded Bronze Standard + Adult Eye Exam - PPO
- Harmony by Medica Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits - PPO
- Harmony by Medica Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits + Adult Eye Exam - PPO
- Harmony by Medica Gold Share - PPO
- Harmony by Medica Gold Share + Adult Eye Exam - PPO
- Harmony by Medica Gold Standard - PPO
- Harmony by Medica Gold Standard + Adult Eye Exam - PPO
- Harmony by Medica Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits - PPO
- Harmony by Medica Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits + Adult Eye Exam - PPO
- Harmony by Medica Silver Share - PPO
- Harmony by Medica Silver Share + Adult Eye Exam - PPO
- Harmony by Medica Silver Standard - PPO
- Harmony by Medica Silver Standard + Adult Eye Exam - PPO
- MENDING Direct Primary Care Bronze 4950 ($0 DPC + $0 PCP + $0 Mental Health) - HMO
- MENDING Direct Primary Care Gold $0 Ded ($0 DPC $0 PCP + $0 Mental Health) - HMO
- MENDING Direct Primary Care Silver 2300 ($0 DPC + $0 PCP + $0 Mental Health) - HMO
- MENDING Standard Bronze (No Direct Primary Care, for DPC select DPC Bronze) - HMO
- MENDING Standard Gold (No Direct Primary Care, for DPC select DPC Gold) - HMO
- MENDING Standard Silver (No Direct Primary Care, for DPC select DPC Silver) - HMO
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200288070A | MEDICAID (05) | OK |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Robert Christensen is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Anesthesia for lens surgery
Anesthesia for other procedure on eye
Anesthesia for procedure on eye for corneal transplant
Anesthesia for procedure on eyelid
Anesthesia for retinal surgery
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
This service was performed 341 times for 306 patientsAnesthesia for an eye procedure involves administering medication to numb your eye and surrounding area, ensuring you feel no pain during the operation. It can be local (only the eye area) or general (whole body). It's safe and helps make the procedure comfortable.
This service was performed 166 times for 156 patientsAnesthesia for a corneal transplant numbs your eye to prevent discomfort during the procedure. It can be local (only affecting the eye area) or general (you're asleep). The choice depends on your overall health and the surgeon's recommendation. It's safe and monitored by a specialist.
This service was performed 12 times for 12 patientsAnesthesia for an eyelid procedure helps ensure comfort and painlessness during the operation. It's typically a local anesthetic, applied to numb your eyelid and surrounding area. You'll likely be awake but won't feel any discomfort. It's a safe, routine part of many eye procedures.
This service was performed 27 times for 27 patientsAnesthesia for retinal surgery involves using medications to numb your eye and surrounding area. This prevents pain and discomfort during the procedure. You may also receive medication to help you relax. The anesthesia can be local (just your eye) or general (you're asleep).
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1215076765, we treat the final digit (5) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 55. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 55 = 5).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 55 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1215076765, enumerated as an "individual" on February 05, 2007.
The provider is located at 4401 S WESTERN AVE OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73109 and the phone number is (405) 636-7000.
Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Medica,. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
