DR. BRIAN VERNON CHRISTENSEN DO
NPI 1780180760
Family Medicine in Ontario, OR

Active since March 30, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
896 FORTNER ST, ONTARIO, OR 97914(208) 642-9376 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 13, 2026, Sep 4, 2025, Jun 13, 2025 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Brian Vernon Christensen Do NPPES

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

DR. BRIAN VERNON CHRISTENSEN DO (NPI 1780180760) is an individual family medicine provider in Ontario, Oregon, licensed in Oregon (DO225277) and active in the NPI registry since March 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Luke's Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Pacific Nw Un Of Hs, Col Of Osteopathic Medicine (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780180760
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. BRIAN VERNON CHRISTENSENCredential: DO
Location Address896 FORTNER STOntario, OR 97914-1787
Mailing Address1441 Ne 10th AvePayette, ID 83661-5420 · (208) 642-9376 · Fax (208) 642-9279
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSPacific Nw Un Of Hs, Col Of Osteopathic MedicineGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateMarch 30, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 13, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1780180760 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in OR · DO225277✔ Licensed in ID · O-1297
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
896 FORTNER ST, Ontario, OR 97914

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid500858021OR

Accepted 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

Dr. Brian Vernon Christensen 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 ID1456712173
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250804002379
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 Brian Christensen reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
896 FORTNER ST
Ontario, OR 97914
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Oregon and Idaho enrollments
  • Also billed through NPI 1407886484 (Idaho)
  • 51 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

St Luke's Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Boise, ID
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number130006
Location190 East Bannock StreetBoise, ID 83712 · Ada County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Saint Alphonsus Medical Center - Ontario

Acute Care Hospitals · Ontario, OR
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number380052
Location351 SW 9th StreetOntario, OR 97914 · Malheur County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 97914 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
$84.82 typical visit price
range $54.96 – $166.64
Typical copayment $21.20 (range $13.74 – $41.66)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.16 typical visit price
range $17.68 – $136.19
Typical copayment $24.29 (range $4.42 – $34.04)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 9

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

Counselor
896 FORTNER ST
ONTARIO, OR 97914
Pharmacy (Community/Retail Pharmacy)
896 FORTNER ST
ONTARIO, OR 97914
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
896 FORTNER ST
ONTARIO, OR 97914
Physician Assistant
896 FORTNER ST
ONTARIO, OR 97914
Physician Assistant
896 FORTNER ST
ONTARIO, OR 97914
Family Medicine
896 FORTNER ST
ONTARIO, OR 97914
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
896 FORTNER ST
ONTARIO, OR 97914
Community Health Worker
896 FORTNER ST
ONTARIO, OR 97914

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 Brian Christensen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Brian Christensen is 1780180760. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 30, 2018.

Where is Brian Christensen located?

Brian Christensen practices at 896 Fortner St, Ontario, OR 97914. The listed phone number is (208) 642-9376.

What is Brian Christensen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Brian Christensen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Brian 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Brian Christensen's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Brian Christensen reassigns Medicare benefits to Valley Family Health Care, Inc (Ontario, OR). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Brian Christensen's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Brian Christensen accept?

Health plans from BridgeSpan Health Company, Moda Health Plan, Inc., Molina Healthcare, PacificSource Health Plans and Providence Health Plan and 2 other insurers list Brian 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 Brian Christensen affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Brian Christensen is affiliated with St Luke's Regional Medical Center and Saint Alphonsus Medical Center - Ontario.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Brian Christensen was last updated on January 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 months 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.