DR. JOSHUA BENJAMIN CHRISTENSEN MD
NPI 1316093917
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Missoula, MT

Q: What is Joshua Christensen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joshua Christensen is 1316093917. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 26, 2007.

Q: What is Joshua Christensen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease, with taxonomy code 207RI0200X.

Active since January 26, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

85.43/100

CMS Quality Rating

500 WEST BROADWAY, ST. PATRICK HOSPITAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER, MISSOULA, MT 59802(406) 327-1613 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 3, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About Dr. Joshua Benjamin Christensen Md NPPES

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

DR. JOSHUA BENJAMIN CHRISTENSEN MD (NPI 1316093917) is an individual infectious disease provider in Missoula, Montana, licensed in Montana (12263) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St. Patrick Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Missoula.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1316093917

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RI0200X

Provider Legal NameDR. JOSHUA BENJAMIN CHRISTENSENCredential: MD

Location Address500 WEST BROADWAY, ST. PATRICK HOSPITAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES CENTERMissoula, MT 59802

Mailing Address500 West Broadway, St. Patrick Hospital And Health Sciences CenterMissoula, MT 59802 · (406) 327-1613

Phone(406) 327-1613

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Colorado School Of Medicine, DenverGraduated 2004

Enumeration DateJanuary 26, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateMay 3, 2021

NPPES CertifiedMay 3, 2021

✔ NPI 1316093917 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Infectious DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RI0200X

Licenses✔ Licensed in MT · 12263✔ Licensed in CO · 45640

Definition

An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 12263 (MT)

500 WEST BROADWAY, Missoula, MT 59802

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1902 N Orange StMissoula, MT 59802-2928 · Phone (406) 327-1732 · Fax (406) 329-2621

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Mountain Health CO-OP, PacificSource Health Plans and more.Insurance ›

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. Joshua Benjamin 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 ID9739368341

PECOS Enrollment IDI20110128000514

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 6

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

202 services90 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

153 services76 patients

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.

87 services56 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

56 services55 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

45 services36 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

St. Patrick Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Missoula, MT

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church

CMS Certification Number270014

Location500 W BroadwayMissoula, MT 59806 · Missoula County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 59802 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

$130.52 typical visit price

range $56.81 – $172.26

Typical copayment $32.63 (range $14.20 – $43.06)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$100.16 typical visit price

range $18.24 – $140.32

Typical copayment $25.04 (range $4.56 – $35.08)

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.

85.43/100

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

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

85.98

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

65.45

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