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DR. CORY ALLEN CHRISTENSEN DO, MPH
NPI 1952044877
Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist in West Des Moines, IA

Active since April 18, 2022PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
6200 WESTOWN PKWY, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266(515) 223-8685 Get Directions Write a Review

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

Record update history: Apr 26, 2022, Apr 18, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Dr. Cory Allen Christensen Do, Mph NPPES

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

DR. CORY ALLEN CHRISTENSEN DO, MPH (NPI 1952044877) is an individual retina specialist in West Des Moines, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (DO-55617) and active in the NPI registry since April 2022. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences (2022).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1952044877
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207WX0107X
Provider Legal NameDR. CORY ALLEN CHRISTENSENCredential: DO, MPH
Location Address6200 WESTOWN PKWYWest Des Moines, IA 50266-7755
Mailing Address6200 Westown PkwyWest Des Moines, IA 50266-7755 · (515) 223-8685
Phone(515) 223-8685
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSDes Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health SciencesGraduated 2022
Enumeration DateApril 18, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateJune 11, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 11, 2026
✔ NPI 1952044877 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmology · Retina SpecialistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207WX0107X
License✔ Licensed in IA · DO-55617
Definition
An ophthalmologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of vitreoretinal diseases.
6200 WESTOWN PKWY, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from NH Healthy Families, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Cory Allen Christensen Do, Mph 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 ID3375017783
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260707001139
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 Cory Christensen reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Wolfe Clinic Inc
56 mi
Ophthalmology
309 E CHURCH ST
Marshalltown, IA 50158
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 39 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1477532174 (641) 754-6200

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 50266 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
$122.23 typical visit price
range $52.96 – $161.40
Typical copayment $30.55 (range $13.24 – $40.35)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.36 typical visit price
range $16.91 – $131.98
Typical copayment $16.59 (range $4.22 – $32.99)
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.

JUSTIN M SCHULTE OD
Optometrist
6200 WESTOWN PKWY
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Dallas County (515) 327-6100
DR. CHRISTINA GILLMOR M.D.
Ophthalmology (Cornea and External Diseases Specialist)
6200 WESTOWN PKWY
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Dallas County (515) 223-8685
DAVID D SAGGAU MD
Ophthalmology
6200 WESTOWN PKWY
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Dallas County (515) 233-8685
DEREK P BITNER M.D.
Ophthalmology
6200 WESTOWN PKWY
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Dallas County (515) 223-8685
THRIVE HEALTH IV CLINIC, P.C.
Clinic/Center (Infusion Therapy)
6200 WESTOWN PKWY
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Dallas County (310) 363-8757
LEE WITT PA-C
Physician Assistant
6200 WESTOWN PKWY
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Dallas County (515) 223-8685
EYE CARE OPTICAL
Eyewear Supplier
6200 WESTOWN PKWY
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Dallas County (515) 223-8685
MARK G HOLMES OD
Optometrist
6200 WESTOWN PKWY
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Dallas County (515) 327-6100

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 Cory Christensen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cory Christensen is 1952044877. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 18, 2022.

Where is Cory Christensen located?

Cory Christensen practices at 6200 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266. The listed phone number is (515) 223-8685.

What is Cory Christensen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology, specializing in Retina Specialist, with taxonomy code 207WX0107X.

Is Cory Christensen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cory 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 Cory Christensen's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Cory Christensen reassigns Medicare benefits to Wolfe Clinic Inc (Marshalltown, IA). 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 Cory Christensen's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Cory Christensen accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from NH Healthy Families, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and Oscar Insurance Company and 1 other insurer list Cory 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Cory Christensen was last updated on June 11, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.