DEREK WALTHER CHRISTENSEN PA-C
NPI 1821473604
Physician Assistant in Rome, GA

Q: What is Derek Christensen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Derek Christensen is 1821473604. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 22, 2015.

Q: What is Derek Christensen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Derek Christensen was last updated on August 16, 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.

Active since July 22, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

83.08/100

CMS Quality Rating

15 JOHN MADDOX DR NW, ROME, GA 30165(706) 368-8550(706) 236-7473 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 16, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 16, 2023, Jul 20, 2023, Apr 14, 2020 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Derek Walther Christensen Pa-c NPPES

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

DEREK WALTHER CHRISTENSEN PA-C (NPI 1821473604) is an individual physician assistant in Rome, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (008584) and active in the NPI registry since July 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Adventhealth Gordon, and is a graduate of Other (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821473604

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy363A00000X

Provider Legal NameDEREK WALTHER CHRISTENSENCredential: PA-C

Location Address15 JOHN MADDOX DR NWRome, GA 30165-1413

Mailing AddressPo Box 12938, C/o Clinic ManagementCalhoun, GA 30703 · (706) 602-7800

Phone(706) 368-8550

Fax(706) 236-7473

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015

Enumeration DateJuly 22, 2015

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 16, 20234 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedAugust 16, 2023

✔ NPI 1821473604 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code363A00000X

License✔ Licensed in GA · 008584

Definition

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

15 JOHN MADDOX DR NW, Rome, GA 30165

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama 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

Derek Walther Christensen Pa-c 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 ID8628374063

PECOS Enrollment IDI20171219003347

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 7

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 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.

110 services73 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.

41 services32 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more 99212

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.

31 services27 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 99221

Initial hospital inpatient care refers to the first day of your stay in the hospital. This service typically includes a 30-minute check-up with a healthcare professional. They'll assess your health, discuss your condition, and plan your treatment. It's part of ensuring you receive the best possible care.

24 services24 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.

23 services23 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203

This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.

22 services22 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Adventhealth Gordon

Acute Care Hospitals · Calhoun, GA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church

CMS Certification Number110023

Location1035 Red Bud RoadCalhoun, GA 30701 · Gordon County

Birthing friendly

Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Rome, GA

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number110054

Location304 Turner Mccall BoulevardRome, GA 30162 · Floyd County

Birthing friendly

Redmond Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Rome, GA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number110168

Location501 Redmond Road NWRome, GA 30165 · Floyd County

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30165 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

$83.23 typical visit price

range $53.31 – $164.04

Typical copayment $20.80 (range $13.32 – $41.01)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$66.89 typical visit price

range $16.68 – $133.24

Typical copayment $16.72 (range $4.17 – $33.31)

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.

83.08/100

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

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

68.9

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

69.57

Reported Quality Measures

e-Prescribing

At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.

99%365 patients5/55-star benchmark: 99%

Medication Reconciliation

The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.

99%189 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Patient-Specific Education

The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.

51%352 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%

Provide Patient Access

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…

99%352 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Secure Messaging

For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…

22%352 patients2/55-star benchmark: 89%

View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.

32%352 patients

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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

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