DR. GARRETT VAUGHN CHRISTENSEN MD
NPI 1891372017
Orthopaedic Surgery in Saint Louis, MO

Active since March 25, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4921 PARKVIEW PL, DEPT ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY, STE 6A/6B/12A, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110(314) 514-3500(314) 878-7678 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 11, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 11, 2026, Jun 4, 2021, Mar 25, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

About Dr. Garrett Vaughn Christensen Md NPPES

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

DR. GARRETT VAUGHN CHRISTENSEN MD (NPI 1891372017) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Saint Louis, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2026007706) and active in the NPI registry since March 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Barnes-jewish West County Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1891372017
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. GARRETT VAUGHN CHRISTENSENCredential: MD
Location Address4921 PARKVIEW PL, DEPT ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY, STE 6A/6B/12ASaint Louis, MO 63110-1032
Mailing AddressPo Box 7412011Chicago, IL 60674-2011 · (314) 514-3500 · Fax (314) 878-7678
Fax(314) 878-7678
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateMarch 25, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 11, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 4, 2021
✔ NPI 1891372017 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
License✔ Licensed in MO · 2026007706
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
4921 PARKVIEW PL, Saint Louis, MO 63110

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid200173270MO

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. Garrett Vaughn 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 ID8729489349
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260609002882
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 Garrett Christensen reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Multi-Specialty
660 S EUCLID AVE, CAMPUS BOX 8233
Saint Louis, MO 63110
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 157 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

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

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Creve Coeur, MO
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number260162
Location12634 Olive BoulevardCreve Coeur, MO 63141 · St. Louis County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 63110 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
$86.32 typical visit price
range $55.65 – $169.38
Typical copayment $21.58 (range $13.91 – $42.34)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$69.50 typical visit price
range $17.76 – $137.92
Typical copayment $17.37 (range $4.44 – $34.48)
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.

Urology
4921 PARKVIEW PL, DIV SURG UROLOGY, STE 11C
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
4921 PARKVIEW PL, DIV IM RHEUMATOLOGY, STE 5C
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
Neurological Surgery
4921 PARKVIEW PL, DEPT NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY, STE 6B/6C
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
Internal Medicine (Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology)
4921 PARKVIEW PL, DIV IM CARDIOLOGY, STE 8B
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
4921 PARKVIEW PL, DIV NEUROLOGY AGING AND DEMENTIA, STE 6C
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
Occupational Therapist
4921 PARKVIEW PL, DEPT OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, STE 6F
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
4921 PARKVIEW PL, DIV IM PULMONARY AND CCM, 8TH FL
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
Internal Medicine
4921 PARKVIEW PL, STE 5A
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

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 Garrett Christensen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Garrett Christensen is 1891372017. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 25, 2021.

Where is Garrett Christensen located?

Garrett Christensen practices at 4921 Parkview Pl Dept Orthopaedic Surgery, Ste 6a/6b/12a, Saint Louis, MO 63110. The listed phone number is (314) 514-3500.

What is Garrett Christensen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Is Garrett Christensen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Garrett 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 Garrett Christensen's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Garrett Christensen reassigns Medicare benefits to Washington University (Saint Louis, MO). 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 Garrett Christensen's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Garrett Christensen affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Garrett Christensen is affiliated with Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Garrett Christensen was last updated on August 11, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.