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DR. BRENT JAMES CHRISTENSEN MD
NPI 1275570293
Surgery in Salt Lake City, UT

Active since May 31, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
324 10TH AVE, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84103(801) 408-7660(801) 408-7650 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 26, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Brent James Christensen Md NPPES

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

DR. BRENT JAMES CHRISTENSEN MD (NPI 1275570293) is an individual surgery provider in Salt Lake City, Utah, licensed in Utah (1808151205) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Utah School Of Medicine (1984).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275570293
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameDR. BRENT JAMES CHRISTENSENCredential: MD
Location Address324 10TH AVESalt Lake City, UT 84103-2865
Mailing AddressPo Box 27128Salt Lake City, UT 84127-0128 · (801) 408-7660 · Fax (801) 408-7650
Phone(801) 408-7660
Fax(801) 408-7650
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Utah School Of MedicineGraduated 1984
Enumeration DateMay 31, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 26, 2009
✔ NPI 1275570293 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in UT · 1808151205
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
324 10TH AVE, Salt Lake City, UT 84103
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Other Identifiers 5

Medicare PIN000063177UT
Medicare UPINE03480UT
Medicaid942854057029UT
Medicare PIN006994015UT
Medicare PIN000062203UT

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Brent James Christensen 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.

PECOS PAC ID7911972161
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040831000791
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.

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.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203
This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
50 services50 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
30 services27 patients
Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope 49650
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a thin tube with a camera, to repair a hernia in the groin area. The surgeon makes small incisions, inserts the endoscope, and uses special tools to fix the hernia. This minimally invasive technique often results in quicker recovery times.
15 services15 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 84103 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
$84.41 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.03
Typical copayment $21.10 (range $13.58 – $41.50)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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.

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.

MRS. NANCIE J MOOY CNM
Advanced Practice Midwife
324 10TH AVE, STE 184
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84103
Salt Lake County (801) 408-1440
MS. JANET L. WILLIAMS C.G.C.
Genetic Counselor, MS
324 10TH AVE, SUITE 130
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84103
Salt Lake County (801) 408-5057
DR. TERESA READING MD
Surgery
324 10TH AVE, #100
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84103
Salt Lake County (801) 408-7660
IHC HEALTH SERVICES INC
Clinic/Center (Multi-Specialty)
324 10TH AVE
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84103
Salt Lake County (801) 442-1400
DR. PETER CHRISTIAN NIELSEN MD
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
324 10TH AVE, #100
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84103
Salt Lake County (801) 408-8399
DR. BRUCE BENNETT REID MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
324 10TH AVE, #154
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84103
Salt Lake County (801) 408-8666
DR. MALGORZATA F HECHT MD
Internal Medicine
324 10TH AVE, #100
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84103
Salt Lake County (801) 408-2888
DR. ROSS ERIC MORGAN M.D.
Specialist
324 10TH AVE, SUITE 274
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84103
Salt Lake County (801) 408-5757

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 Brent Christensen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Brent Christensen is 1275570293. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 31, 2006.

Where is Brent Christensen located?

Brent Christensen practices at 324 10th Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84103. The listed phone number is (801) 408-7660.

What is Brent Christensen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Brent Christensen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Brent 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Brent Christensen was last updated on June 26, 2009. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.