MR. STEPHEN H CHRISTIANSEN DDS
NPI 1679567242
Dentist - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Albuquerque, NM

NPI Status: Active since September 09, 2005

Contact Information

4801 MCMAHON BLVD NW
#230
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
ZIP 87114
Phone: (505) 792-4788
Fax: (505) 792-2533

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Dentist
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Accepts Insurance
  • PECOS Enrolled
  • Opted-Out Medicare

About STEPHEN CHRISTIANSEN

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Stephen Christiansen, a provider established in Albuquerque, New Mexico with a medical specialization in Dentist, focusing in oral and maxillofacial surgery . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1679567242 assigned on September 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 1223S0112X with license number DD1889 (NM). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1679567242
Provider Name
MR. STEPHEN H CHRISTIANSEN DDS
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
4801 MCMAHON BLVD NW #230 ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87114
Location Phone
(505) 792-4788
Location Fax
(505) 792-2533
Mailing Address
4801 MCMAHON BLVD NW #230 ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87114
Mailing Phone
(505) 792-4788
Mailing Fax
(505) 792-2533
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
09-09-2005
Last Update Date
07-08-2007
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A dentist like Stephen Christiansen is a skilled in and licensed provider that diagnoses and treats problems with patients teeth, gums, and related parts of the mouth. Dentists educate patients on how to take care of the teeth and gums and provide information on diet choices that affect oral health. Dentists must be licensed in the state in which they work.

The provider doesn't accept Medicare and has signed an affidavit to be excluded from the Medicare program. If you are a Medicare beneficiary this means a provider can charge whatever they want for services rendered but must follow certain rules to do so. Stephen Christiansen opted out of Medicare effective on 07-17-2017 until 07-17-2027. Opt out periods last for two years and cannot be terminated unless the provider is opting out for the very first time and the affidavit is terminated no later than 90 days after the opt out effective date. Opt-out affidavits might renew automatically renew every two years. The provider opted out of Medicare but is permitted to order and refer services to other healthcare providers.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Dentist Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Taxonomy Code
1223S0112X
Type
Dental Providers
License No.
DD1889
License State
NM
Taxonomy Description
An oral and maxillofacial surgery dentist specialized in the diagnosis, surgical and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries and defects involving both the functional and esthetic aspects of the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region.

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • BEST Life Preferred Dental Plan - PPO
  • BEST Life Superior Dental Plan - PPO
  • BEST Life Essental Preferred Dental Plan - PPO
  • BEST Life Essental Value Dental Plan - PPO
  • BEST Life Essential Basic Dental Plan - PPO
  • BEST Life Essential Basic Dental - PPO
  • BEST Life Essential Basic Dental Plan - Indemnity
  • BEST Life Essential Basic Dental Plan - PPO
  • BEST Life Essential Value Dental Plan - PPO
  • BEST Life Essential Value Dental - PPO
  • BEST Life Essential Value Dental Plan - Indemnity
  • BEST Life Essential Value Dental Plan - PPO
  • BEST Life Preferred Dental - PPO
  • BEST Life Preferred Dental Plan - PPO
  • BEST Life Preferred Dental Plan - Indemnity
  • BEST Life Preferred Dental Plan - PPO
  • BEST Life Superior Dental - PPO
  • BEST Life Superior Dental Plan - PPO
  • BEST Life Superior Dental Plan - Indemnity
  • BEST Life Superior Dental Plan - PPO
  • BlueCare Dental 4 Kids? 1A - PPO
  • BlueCare Dental 4 Kids? 1B - PPO
  • BlueCare Dental? 1A - PPO
  • BlueCare Dental? 1B - PPO
  • BlueCare Dental? 1C - PPO
  • BlueCare Dental? 1D - PPO
  • BlueCare Dental 4 Kids? 1A - PPO
  • BlueCare Dental 4 Kids? 1B - PPO
  • BlueCare Dental? 1A - PPO
  • BlueCare Dental? 1B - PPO
  • BlueCare Dental? 1C - PPO
  • BlueCare Dental? 1D - PPO
  • BlueCare Dental 1D - PPO
  • BlueCare Dental 4 Kids? 1A - PPO
  • BlueCare Dental 4 Kids? 1B - PPO
  • BlueCare Dental? 1A - PPO
  • BlueCare Dental? 1B - PPO
  • BlueCare Dental? 1C - PPO
  • BlueDental Copayment Q - PPO
  • BlueDental Copayment QF - PPO
  • HRI Essential Plus Plan - HMO
  • HRI Essential Plus Plan - PPO
  • HRI Preventive Family Plan - HMO
  • HRI Preventive Family Plan - PPO
  • HRI Total Care Plan - HMO
  • HRI Total Care Plan - PPO
  • Humana Dental Smart Choice - PPO
  • Humana Dental Smart Choice - Basic - PPO
  • Humana Dental Smart Choice - High - PPO
  • Humana Dental Smart Choice - Lite - PPO
  • Humana Dental Smart Choice - Low - PPO
  • Paramount Dental Essential Plus Plan - EPO
  • Paramount Dental Preventive Family Plan - EPO
  • Paramount Dental Total Care Plan - EPO
  • Alabama Preferred Plan - PPO
  • Alabama Preferred Plan (Pediatric Only) - PPO
  • Alabama Preferred Plus Plan - PPO
  • Alabama Preferred Plus Plan (Pediatric Only) - PPO
  • Alabama Wellness Essentials Plan - PPO
  • Florida Preferred Plan - PPO
  • Florida Preferred Plan (Pediatric Only) - PPO
  • Florida Preferred Plus Plan - PPO
  • Florida Preferred Plus Plan (Pediatric Only) - PPO
  • Florida Wellness Essentials Plan - PPO
  • High PPO Dental Plan - PPO
  • High PPO Dental Plan (Pediatric Only) - PPO
  • Kansas Preferred Plan - PPO
  • Kansas Preferred Plan (Pediatric Only) - PPO
  • Kansas Wellness Essentials Plan - PPO
  • Low PPO Dental Plan - PPO
  • Low PPO Dental Plan (Pediatric Only) - PPO
  • Mississippi Preferred Plan - PPO
  • Mississippi Preferred Plan (Pediatric Only) - PPO
  • Mississippi Wellness Essentials Plan - PPO

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
Q4365MEDICAID (05)NM 
U66413MEDICARE UPIN (02) 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Stephen Christiansen is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and a Home Health Agency (HHA).

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • Opted-Out of Medicare? Yes

  • Opt-Out Effective Date: 07-17-2017

  • Opt-Out End Date: 07-17-2027

  • Eligible to Order and Refer? Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: No

Physician Visit Costs

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 87114 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99203

  • Average New Patient Price $84.79
  • Minimum New Patient Price $54.26
  • Maximum New Patient Price $166.8
  • Average New Patient Copayment $21.19
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.56
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $41.7

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99213

  • Average Established Patient Price $68
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $17
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $135.35
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $17
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.25
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $33.83

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1679567242, we treat the final digit (2) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 68. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 68 = 2).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
6
Unchanged
Pos 3
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 4
9
Unchanged
Pos 5
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 6
6
Unchanged
Pos 7
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 8
2
Unchanged
Pos 9
4
Doubled → 8
Check
2
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 7 → 14 → 5 5 → 10 → 1 7 → 14 → 5 4 → 8

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 6 + 1 + 4 + 9 + 1 + 0 + 6 + 1 + 4 + 2 + 8 + 24 = 68

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 68 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 68 = 2
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 2, which matches the last digit of 1679567242.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 12 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Obstetrics & Gynecology (Gynecology)
4801 MCMAHON BLVD NW, #101
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87114
Physical Therapist
4801 MCMAHON BLVD NW
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87114
Physical Therapist
4801 MCMAHON BLVD NW
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87114
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
4801 MCMAHON BLVD NW, STE 150
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87114
Specialist
4801 MCMAHON BLVD NW, SUITE 100
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87114
Orthopaedic Surgery
4801 MCMAHON BLVD NW, SUITE 155
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87114
Internal Medicine
4801 MCMAHON BLVD NW, SUITE 235
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87114
Clinic/Center (Medical Specialty)
4801 MCMAHON BLVD NW, SUITE 235
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87114
Obstetrics & Gynecology
4801 MCMAHON BLVD NW, SUITE 110
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87114
Surgery
4801 MCMAHON BLVD NW, 245
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87114
Dietitian, Registered
4801 MCMAHON BLVD NW, SUITE 245
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87114
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
4801 MCMAHON BLVD NW
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87114

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1679567242, enumerated as an "individual" on September 09, 2005.

The provider is located at 4801 MCMAHON BLVD NW #230 ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87114 and the phone number is (505) 792-4788.

Dentist with taxonomy code 1223S0112X and a focus in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: BEST Life, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana,. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.