JAMES CHRISTENSEN CRNA
NPI 1871049957
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Marquette, MI

Active since August 29, 2016Accepts Medicare Assignment
580 W COLLEGE AVE, MARQUETTE, MI 49855(906) 228-9440 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 21, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 21, 2017, Aug 29, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About James Christensen Crna NPPES

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

JAMES CHRISTENSEN CRNA (NPI 1871049957) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Marquette, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (4704306438) and active in the NPI registry since August 2016. He is affiliated with Bell Hospital and is a graduate of Other (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871049957
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameJAMES CHRISTENSENCredential: CRNA
Location Address580 W COLLEGE AVEMarquette, MI 49855-2736
Mailing Address116 E Hewitt AveMarquette, MI 49855-3708 · (616) 901-5211
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateAugust 29, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 21, 20172 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1871049957 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in MI · 4704306438
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
Also ListedRegistered NurseTaxonomy 163W00000X · License 4704306438 (MI)
580 W COLLEGE AVE, Marquette, MI 49855

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

James Christensen Crna 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 ID8729361977
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170213002224

Medicare Billing Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show James Christensen reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1414 W FAIR AVE STE 235
Marquette, MI 49855
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • 21 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Access
901 LAKESHORE DR
Ishpeming, MI 49849
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • 61 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Access
18341 US HIGHWAY 41
Lanse, MI 49946
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • 77 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Access
7870W US HIGHWAY 2
Manistique, MI 49854
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • 78 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.

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.

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
57 services53 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Bell Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Ishpeming, MI
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number231321
Location901 Lakeshore DriveIshpeming, MI 49849 · Marquette County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 49855 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
$126.15 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.68
Typical copayment $31.53 (range $13.58 – $41.67)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.07 typical visit price
range $17.09 – $135.40
Typical copayment $17.01 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
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.

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.

Dietitian, Registered
580 W COLLEGE AVE
MARQUETTE, MI 49855
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
580 W COLLEGE AVE
MARQUETTE, MI 49855
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
580 W COLLEGE AVE
MARQUETTE, MI 49855
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
580 W COLLEGE AVE
MARQUETTE, MI 49855
Anesthesiology
580 W COLLEGE AVE
MARQUETTE, MI 49855
Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
580 W COLLEGE AVE
MARQUETTE, MI 49855
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
580 W COLLEGE AVE
MARQUETTE, MI 49855
Nurse Practitioner
580 W COLLEGE AVE
MARQUETTE, MI 49855

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 James Christensen's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Christensen is 1871049957. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 29, 2016.

Where is James Christensen located?

James Christensen practices at 580 W College Ave, Marquette, MI 49855. The listed phone number is (906) 228-9440.

What is James Christensen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is James Christensen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James 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 organizations bill Medicare for James Christensen's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Christensen reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: South Shore Anesthesia Staffing (Marquette, MI), Acquisition Bell Hospital LLC (Ishpeming, MI), Baraga County Memorial Hospital (Lanse, MI) and Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital (Manistique, MI). Each 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 James Christensen's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is James Christensen affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Christensen is affiliated with Bell Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Christensen was last updated on January 21, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.