JAMES M CHRISTENSEN MD
NPI 1528009123
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Detroit Lakes, MN

Q: What is James Christensen's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Christensen is 1528009123. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 8, 2006.

Q: What is James Christensen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Christensen was last updated on November 21, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.

Active since June 08, 2006PECOS Enrolled

1027 WASHINGTON AVE, DETROIT LAKES, MN 56501(218) 847-5611(218) 847-0881 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 21, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

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About James M Christensen Md NPPES

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

JAMES M CHRISTENSEN MD (NPI 1528009123) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (41844) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1528009123

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207V00000X

Provider Legal NameJAMES M CHRISTENSENCredential: MD

Location Address1027 WASHINGTON AVEDetroit Lakes, MN 56501-3409

Mailing Address1027 Washington AveDetroit Lakes, MN 56501-3409 · (218) 847-5611 · Fax (218) 847-0881

Phone(218) 847-5611

Fax(218) 847-0881

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateJune 8, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 21, 2011

✔ NPI 1528009123 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207V00000X

License✔ Licensed in MN · 41844

Definition

An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.

1027 WASHINGTON AVE, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

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Other Identifiers 17

Other18017MN · Ndbs #

Other64D98CHMN · Mnbs #

Medicare UPING95126FM

OtherDA9041026964FM · Preferred One #

OtherDA9031026964MN · Preferred One #

OtherHP38296MN · Healthpartners #

Other142001FM · Ucare #

Other17923MN · Ndbs #

Medicare UPIN160044695MN

Medicaid11933MN

Other0701535MN · Medica #

Medicaid712516000MN

Other0701534FM · Medica #

Other900594MN · America's Ppo/araz #

Other69DOCHMN · Mnbs #

OtherMN200041MN · Lhs/bannerhealth #

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified160049831MN · Rr Medicare #

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota, Sanford Health Plan.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

James M Christensen Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show James Christensen reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

St Mary's Regional Health Center

Same address

Medicare Defined Swing Bed Unit

1027 WASHINGTON AVE
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
Medicare enrollment name: St Marys Regional Health Center
254 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1134118250 (218) 847-5611

Innovis Health LLC

1.5 mi

Multi-Specialty

1361 WENNER RD
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

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

NPI 1164978599 (218) 846-9981

Lake Region Healthcare Corporation

30 mi

Primary Care

209 2ND ST SE
Barnesville, MN 56514

Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
Also billed through NPI 1285525436 (Minnesota)
183 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1912899626 (218) 863-5810

First Care Medical Services

52 mi

Critical Access Hospital

900 HILLIGOSS BLVD SE
Fosston, MN 56542

Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
Also billed through NPI 1497850119 (Minnesota)
91 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1073638565 (218) 435-1133

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 56501 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

$127.61 typical visit price

range $56.00 – $168.28

Typical copayment $31.90 (range $14.00 – $42.07)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$69.74 typical visit price

range $18.32 – $138.04

Typical copayment $17.43 (range $4.58 – $34.51)

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.

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