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DR. ANGELA CHRISTENSEN M.D.
NPI 1699031278
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in Edinburg, TX

Active since April 08, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
92.53/100
CMS Quality Rating
1506 S LONE STAR WAY STE 3, EDINBURG, TX 78539(956) 362-2400(956) 362-2404 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 20, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 20, 2023, Aug 31, 2023, Dec 18, 2017 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Angela Christensen M.d. NPPES

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

DR. ANGELA CHRISTENSEN M.D. (NPI 1699031278) is an individual rheumatology provider in Edinburg, Texas, licensed in Texas (R4377) and active in the NPI registry since April 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Doctors Hosptal At Renaissance, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1699031278
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RR0500X
Provider Legal NameDR. ANGELA CHRISTENSENCredential: M.D.
Location Address1506 S LONE STAR WAY STE 3Edinburg, TX 78539-4977
Mailing AddressPo Box 749Pharr, TX 78577-1614 · (956) 362-2171 · Fax (956) 362-3614
Phone(956) 362-2400
Fax(956) 362-2404
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical Branch At GalvestonGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateApril 8, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 20, 20234 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 20, 2023
✔ NPI 1699031278 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · RheumatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RR0500X
License✔ Licensed in TX · R4377
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and collagen diseases.
1506 S LONE STAR WAY STE 3, Edinburg, TX 78539
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Molina Healthcare, UnitedHealthcare.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. Angela 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 ID9830464866
PECOS Enrollment IDI20171002001180
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 2

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.

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.
33 services21 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.
14 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Doctors Hosptal At Renaissance

Acute Care Hospitals · Edinburg, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipPhysician
CMS Certification Number450869
Location5501 South MccollEdinburg, TX 78539 · Hidalgo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78539 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

92.53/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality79.45
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. EMILIA C. DULGHERU M.D.
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
1506 S LONE STAR WAY STE 3
EDINBURG, TX 78539
Hidalgo County (956) 362-2400
NALLELY LOZANO APRN-CNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1506 S LONE STAR WAY STE 3
EDINBURG, TX 78539
Hidalgo County (956) 362-2400
MRS. ESTELA GARCIA PA
Physician Assistant
1506 S LONE STAR WAY STE 3
EDINBURG, TX 78539
Hidalgo County (956) 362-2400

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Angela Christensen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Angela Christensen is 1699031278. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 8, 2012.

Where is Angela Christensen located?

Angela Christensen practices at 1506 S Lone Star Way Ste 3, Edinburg, TX 78539. The listed phone number is (956) 362-2400.

What is Angela Christensen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology, with taxonomy code 207RR0500X.

Is Angela Christensen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Angela Christensen is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Angela Christensen accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Molina Healthcare and UnitedHealthcare list Angela Christensen as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Angela Christensen affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Angela Christensen is affiliated with Doctors Hosptal At Renaissance.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Angela Christensen was last updated on October 20, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.