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DR. STEPHEN LOYD CHRISTENSEN MD
NPI 1891323069
Hospitalist in Provo, UT

Active since April 01, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

NPPES record last updated: September 21, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 21, 2026, Feb 5, 2026, Nov 12, 2024 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. Stephen Loyd Christensen Md NPPES

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

DR. STEPHEN LOYD CHRISTENSEN MD (NPI 1891323069) is an individual hospitalist provider in Provo, Utah, licensed in Utah (13303550-1205) and active in the NPI registry since April 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Utah Valley Hospital, and is a graduate of Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of Medicine (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1891323069
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. STEPHEN LOYD CHRISTENSENCredential: MD
Location Address1034 N 500 WProvo, UT 84604-3380
Mailing Address1034 N 500 WProvo, UT 84604-3380 · (801) 357-7291
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTexas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of MedicineGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateApril 1, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 21, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 21, 2026
✔ NPI 1891323069 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in UT · 13303550-1205✔ Licensed in FL · ME155722
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License ME155722 (FL), 13303550-1205 (UT)
1034 N 500 W, Provo, UT 84604

Other Names 1

Professional Name (2)Dr. Loyd Christensen Md

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. Stephen Loyd Christensen Md 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 ID5799103305
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230823000792, I20230828003191
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 Reassignments

6

Medicare enrollment records show Stephen Christensen reassigns Medicare billing to 6 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Multi-Specialty
1034 N 500 W
Provo, UT 84604
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Utah enrollment
  • 3,691 clinicians in this Medicare group
Orthopaedic Surgery
9385 S SNOWBIRD CENTER DR
Sandy, UT 84092
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Utah enrollment
  • 2,620 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
4200 NELSON RD
Lake Charles, LA 70605
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 60 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Care Medicine
615 N BONITA AVE
Panama City, FL 32401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 281 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
1 SHIRCLIFF WAY
Jacksonville, FL 32204
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 492 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hospitalist
40100 HIGHWAY 27
Davenport, FL 33837
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 132 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.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
302 services296 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
17 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Utah Valley Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Provo, UT
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number460001
Location1034 North 500 WestProvo, UT 84604 · Utah County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

University Of Utah Hospitals And Clinics

Acute Care Hospitals · Salt Lake City, UT
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number460009
Location50 North Medical DriveSalt Lake City, UT 84132 · Salt Lake County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

American Fork Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · American Fork, UT
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number460023
Location170 North 1100 EastAmerican Fork, UT 84003 · Utah County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Riverton Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Riverton, UT
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number460058
Location3741 West 12600 SouthRiverton, UT 84065 · Salt Lake County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Spanish Fork Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Spanish Fork, UT
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number460062
Location765 East Market Place DriveSpanish Fork, UT 84660 · Utah County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 84604 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
$125.70 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.03
Typical copayment $31.42 (range $13.58 – $41.50)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$96.35 typical visit price
range $17.23 – $135.20
Typical copayment $24.08 (range $4.30 – $33.80)
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 20

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

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1034 N 500 W
PROVO, UT 84604
Hospitalist
1034 N 500 W
PROVO, UT 84604
Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medical Services)
1034 N 500 W
PROVO, UT 84604
Emergency Medicine
1034 N 500 W
PROVO, UT 84604
Speech-Language Pathologist
1034 N 500 W
PROVO, UT 84604
Occupational Therapist
1034 N 500 W
PROVO, UT 84604
Dietitian, Registered
1034 N 500 W
PROVO, UT 84604
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1034 N 500 W
PROVO, UT 84604

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 Stephen Christensen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Stephen Christensen is 1891323069. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 1, 2020. The provider is also known as Dr. Loyd Christensen MD.

Where is Stephen Christensen located?

Stephen Christensen practices at 1034 N 500 W, Provo, UT 84604. The listed phone number is (801) 357-7291.

What is Stephen Christensen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Stephen Christensen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Stephen 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 Stephen Christensen's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Stephen Christensen reassigns Medicare benefits to 6 organizations: Ihc Health Services Inc (Provo, UT), University Of Utah Adult Services (Sandy, UT), Southwest Louisiana Physicians, LLC (Lake Charles, LA), Hni Hospital Services Of Florida, LLC (Panama City, FL), Hni Medical Services Of Florida, LLC (Jacksonville, FL) and 1 more organization, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Stephen Christensen's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Stephen Christensen accept?

Health plans from CHRISTUS Health Plan, Oscar Health, Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida and Oscar Insurance Company list Stephen 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 Stephen Christensen affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Stephen Christensen is affiliated with Utah Valley Hospital, University Of Utah Hospitals And Clinics, American Fork Hospital, Riverton Hospital and Spanish Fork Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Stephen Christensen was last updated on September 21, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 48 days 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.