MEGAN J CHRISTENSEN MD
NPI 1902244379
Anesthesiology in Grand Forks, ND
About Megan J Christensen Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
MEGAN J CHRISTENSEN MD (NPI 1902244379) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Grand Forks, North Dakota, licensed in North Dakota (14713) and active in the NPI registry since June 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Altru Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of North Dakota School Of Medicine (2013).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
Accepted 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
Megan J 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.
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope
Anesthesia for other closed procedure on chest
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope
Anesthesia for other procedure on skin of arms, legs, and front body
Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra
Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand
Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope
Anesthesia for total hip replacement
Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)
Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin
Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.
This service was performed 23 times for 23 patientsAnesthesia for a closed chest procedure involves the use of medications to block sensation, ensuring you don't feel pain during the procedure. It can be general (you're asleep) or regional (part of your body is numbed). This helps maintain comfort and safety.
This service was performed 15 times for 15 patientsThis procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
This service was performed 55 times for 52 patientsAnesthesia 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.
This service was performed 53 times for 53 patientsAnesthesia for procedures on the skin of your arms, legs, and front body is a service that numbs the area being treated. This ensures you don't feel pain during procedures like biopsies, stitches, or minor surgeries. It's administered through a small injection or a topical cream.
This service was performed 13 times for 13 patientsAnesthesia for a procedure on the urinary system through the urethra involves using medicine to numb sensation in the area. This is done to ensure you feel no pain or discomfort during the procedure. The medicine can be given locally, regionally, or generally, depending on the specifics of your procedure.
This service was performed 19 times for 19 patientsAnesthesia for procedures on the forearm, wrist, and hand involves administering medication to block sensation in these areas. This helps ensure comfort and painlessness during surgeries or treatments involving nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue in these regions.
This service was performed 36 times for 35 patientsAnesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.
This service was performed 17 times for 17 patientsAnesthesia for total hip replacement is a medical service where medication is given to eliminate pain during surgery. Two types are commonly used: general anesthesia, making you unconscious, or spinal anesthesia, numbing the lower body. The choice depends on your health and your doctor's recommendation.
This service was performed 11 times for 11 patientsAnesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep during the procedure. It's used to ensure comfort, minimize movement, and reduce anxiety. The type of anesthesia used depends on the procedure and patient's health.
This service was performed 21 times for 21 patientsThis procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into a nerve in your thigh. It's done to alleviate pain or inflammation. A needle will be carefully positioned near the nerve, and the medicine will be administered.
This service was performed 12 times for 12 patientsThis procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.
This service was performed 13 times for 13 patientsFind Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges
Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.
Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. Megan Christensen is affiliated with the following medical facilities:
| Hospital Name | Address | Phone | Hospital Type | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALTRU HOSPITAL | 1200 S COLUMBIA RD GRAND FORKS, ND 58201 | (701) 780-5000 | Acute Care Hospitals |
Other Providers at the Same Location
The following 3 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1902244379, enumerated as an "individual" on June 07, 2013.
The provider is located at 1300 SOUTH COLUMBIA ROAD GRAND FORKS, ND 58201 and the phone number is (701) 780-5000.
Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota and Medica. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
Megan Christensen is affiliated with: ALTRU HOSPITAL.
