DR. GEORGE CLIFTON CHRISTENSEN III DO
NPI 1669637187
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Edgewood, KY

Q: What is George Christensen's NPI number?

The NPI number for George Christensen is 1669637187. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 24, 2008.

Q: What is George Christensen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Active since July 24, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

90.38/100

CMS Quality Rating

711 MEDICAL VILLAGE DR, EDGEWOOD, KY 41017(859) 301-9010(859) 301-9018 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 4, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 4, 2021, Mar 19, 2019, Sep 21, 2018 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2015).

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About Dr. George Clifton Christensen Iii Do NPPES

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

DR. GEORGE CLIFTON CHRISTENSEN III DO (NPI 1669637187) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Edgewood, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (03878) and active in the NPI registry since July 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Elizabeth Dearborn Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1669637187

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208G00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. GEORGE CLIFTON CHRISTENSEN IIICredential: DO

Location Address711 MEDICAL VILLAGE DREdgewood, KY 41017

Mailing AddressPo Box 636324Cincinnati, OH 45263-6324 · (859) 301-9010 · Fax (859) 301-9018

Phone(859) 301-9010

Fax(859) 301-9018

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2008

Enumeration DateJuly 24, 2008

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 4, 20214 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedNovember 4, 2021

✔ NPI 1669637187 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208G00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in KY · 03878✔ Licensed in KY · TP565

Definition

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

711 MEDICAL VILLAGE DR, Edgewood, KY 41017

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid0124248OH

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. George Clifton Christensen Iii Do 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 ID2062649049

PECOS Enrollment IDI20150828001111

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 5

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.

Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery 33361

This procedure, known as Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), involves replacing a damaged aortic valve through a small incision in the leg. A catheter is inserted into the femoral artery and guided up to the heart. The new valve is then positioned and deployed, restoring normal blood flow.

34 services34 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

21 services21 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.

15 services14 patients

Harvest of vein using an endoscope 33508

Harvesting a vein using an endoscope is a procedure where a small camera is used to help surgeons remove a vein from your body. This vein is often used to bypass a blocked artery, improving blood flow to your heart.

12 services12 patients

Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft 33533

A coronary artery bypass with one artery graft is a surgical procedure to improve blood flow to your heart. An artery from another part of your body is used to bypass a blocked or narrowed coronary artery. This can help reduce chest pain and risk of heart attack.

12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

St Elizabeth Dearborn Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lawrenceburg, IN

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Local

CMS Certification Number150086

Location600 Wilson Creek RdLawrenceburg, IN 47025 · Dearborn County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Elizabeth Ft Thomas

Acute Care Hospitals · Fort Thomas, KY

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number180001

Location85 North Grand AvenueFort Thomas, KY 41075 · Campbell County

Emergency services

St Elizabeth Edgewood

Acute Care Hospitals · Edgewood, KY

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church

CMS Certification Number180035

Location1 Medical Village DriveEdgewood, KY 41017 · Kenton County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Elizabeth Florence

Acute Care Hospitals · Florence, KY

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number180045

Location4900 Houston RoadFlorence, KY 41042 · Boone County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 41017 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

$162.27 typical visit price

range $52.76 – $162.27

Typical copayment $40.56 (range $13.19 – $40.56)

Most-billed visit code 99205

Established Patient

$66.24 typical visit price

range $16.53 – $131.99

Typical copayment $16.56 (range $4.13 – $32.99)

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.

90.38/100

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

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

80.76

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

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