DR. JIM CHRISTENSEN M.D.
NPI 1700830015
Internal Medicine in Las Vegas, NV

Active since May 20, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1800 W. CHARLESTON BLVD., LAS VEGAS, NV 89102(702) 383-2000(702) 383-3639 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 21, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Jim Christensen M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JIM CHRISTENSEN M.D. (NPI 1700830015) is an individual internal medicine provider in Las Vegas, Nevada, licensed in Nevada (6171) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Nevada School Of Medicine (1984).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1700830015
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JIM CHRISTENSENCredential: M.D.
Location Address1800 W. CHARLESTON BLVD.Las Vegas, NV 89102
Mailing Address1800 W Charleston BlvdLas Vegas, NV 89102 · (702) 383-2000
Fax(702) 383-3639
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Nevada School Of MedicineGraduated 1984
Enumeration DateMay 20, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 21, 2025
NPPES CertifiedMay 21, 2025
NPI 1700830015 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License Licensed in NV · 6171
Definition

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Also ListedAllergy & Immunology · AllergyTaxonomy 207KA0200X · License 6171 (NV)
1800 W. CHARLESTON BLVD., Las Vegas, NV 89102

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid002019068NV

Accepted 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. Jim 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 ID6608870639
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070226000162
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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 89102 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
$131.25 typical visit price
range $57.07 – $173.24
Typical copayment $32.81 (range $14.26 – $43.31)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$100.60 typical visit price
range $18.27 – $140.96
Typical copayment $25.15 (range $4.56 – $35.24)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Supplies for maintenance of non-insulin drug infusion catheter, per week (list drugs separately) A4221
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
2 suppliers14 claims50 services$18.26 avg. paid by Medicare
Injection, immune globulin (hizentra), 100 mg J1559
Treatment-Injections and Infusions (nononcologic) · category RI008N
2 suppliers18 claims6,000 services$9.46 avg. paid by Medicare
Supplies for external non-insulin drug infusion pump, syringe type cartridge, sterile, each K0552
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
2 suppliers21 claims87 services$2.37 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

Surgery
1800 W. CHARLESTON BLVD., UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER OF LAS VEGAS
LAS VEGAS, NV 89102
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
1800 W. CHARLESTON BLVD.
LAS VEGAS, NV 89102
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
1800 W. CHARLESTON BLVD.
LAS VEGAS, NV 89102
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1800 W. CHARLESTON BLVD.
LAS VEGAS, NV 89102
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
1800 W. CHARLESTON BLVD.
LAS VEGAS, NV 89102
Pediatrics
1800 W. CHARLESTON BLVD.
LAS VEGAS, NV 89102
Pediatrics
1800 W. CHARLESTON BLVD.
LAS VEGAS, NV 89102
Family Medicine
1800 W. CHARLESTON BLVD.
LAS VEGAS, NV 89102

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 Jim Christensen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jim Christensen is 1700830015. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 20, 2006.

Where is Jim Christensen located?

Jim Christensen practices at 1800 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89102. The listed phone number is (702) 383-2000.

What is Jim Christensen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Jim Christensen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jim 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 Jim Christensen accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health list Jim 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jim Christensen was last updated on May 21, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.