JAMES LESLIE CHRISTENSEN M.D.
NPI 1578544169
Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery in Reno, NV

Q: What is James Christensen's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Christensen is 1578544169. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 10, 2005.

Q: What is James Christensen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Hand Surgery, with taxonomy code 207XS0106X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Christensen was last updated on December 20, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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 November 10, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

91.59/100

CMS Quality Rating

555 N ARLINGTON AVE, RENO, NV 89503(775) 786-3040(775) 788-5209 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 20, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

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About James Leslie Christensen M.d. NPPES

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

JAMES LESLIE CHRISTENSEN M.D. (NPI 1578544169) is an individual hand surgery provider in Reno, Nevada, licensed in Nevada (3862) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Creighton University School Of Medicine (1971).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578544169

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207XS0106X

Provider Legal NameJAMES LESLIE CHRISTENSENCredential: M.D.

Location Address555 N ARLINGTON AVEReno, NV 89503-4723

Mailing Address555 N Arlington AveReno, NV 89503-4723 · (775) 786-3040 · Fax (775) 786-1887

Phone(775) 786-3040

Fax(775) 788-5209

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSCreighton University School Of MedicineGraduated 1971

Enumeration DateNovember 10, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateDecember 20, 2021

NPPES CertifiedDecember 20, 2021

✔ NPI 1578544169 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic Surgery · Hand SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207XS0106X

License✔ Licensed in NV · 3862

Definition

An orthopaedic surgeon trained in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.

Also ListedOrthopaedic SurgeryTaxonomy 207X00000X · License G23975 (CA), 3862 (NV)

555 N ARLINGTON AVE, Reno, NV 89503

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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid20-16438NV

Other11190955Caqh

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Molina Healthcare.Insurance ›

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

James Leslie 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 ID3870486632

PECOS Enrollment IDI20100319000173

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

Reno Orthopaedic Clinic, Ltd

Same address

Orthopaedic Surgery

555 N ARLINGTON AVE
Reno, NV 89503

Reassigned Medicare billing, Nevada enrollment
75 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1245228972 (775) 786-3040

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 7

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.

Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg J0702

This injection contains two medications, betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. It is used to reduce inflammation and pain. It's given by a healthcare professional, often directly into the area causing discomfort.

71 services42 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.

62 services50 patients

X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views 73130

An X-ray of the hand, minimum of 3 views, is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce images of the bones in your hand from different angles. This helps in diagnosing fractures, infections, arthritis, or other abnormalities. It's quick and painless.

41 services31 patients

Injection into tendon or ligament 20550

An injection into a tendon or ligament involves placing medication directly into these areas to help reduce inflammation and pain. It's often used for conditions like arthritis or tendonitis. The procedure is quick and usually involves a local anesthetic.

36 services27 patients

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.

29 services29 patients

X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views 73140

An X-ray of the finger involves capturing images of your finger from at least two different angles. This non-invasive procedure helps in visualizing the bones and joints, aiding in the diagnosis of fractures, infections, or other abnormalities. Minimal discomfort may be experienced.

24 services18 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 89503 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

$88.51 typical visit price

range $57.07 – $173.24

Typical copayment $22.12 (range $14.26 – $43.31)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$71.14 typical visit price

range $18.27 – $140.96

Typical copayment $17.78 (range $4.56 – $35.24)

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.

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.

91.59/100

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

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

85.05

Promoting Interoperability

96.88

Improvement Activities

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