Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Melissa Christensen, PA-C
Medical Physician Assistant (CMS: Physician Assistant) · Fargo, ND
- NPI 1801079231
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 74.2 / 100 · 2023
- 19 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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2400 32Nd Ave S
Fargo, ND 581035800
(701) 234-2829
fax (701) 234-3868
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- December 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 1, 2014
- Year of graduation
- 2007 — 19 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 363AM0700X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Dakota #PAC0382
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1801079231. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,314
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$86,552
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 528 | 226 | $105 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 347 | 152 | $8 | |
85025 |
Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | 293 | 138 | $8 | |
J1030 |
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 196 | 84 | $8 | |
85651 |
Red blood cell sedimentation rate, to detect inflammation, non-automated | 148 | 91 | $4 | |
84450 |
Liver enzyme (sgot), level | 125 | 76 | $5 | |
84460 |
Liver enzyme (sgpt), level | 125 | 76 | $5 | |
82565 |
Blood creatinine level | 124 | 76 | $5 | |
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 102 | 59 | $60 | |
80053 |
Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals | 98 | 72 | $10 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 16 peers in Fargo Medical Physician Assistant, average services per provider: 101. This provider delivers 23× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$513
Transactions
31
Manufacturers
14
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilly USA, LLC | 13 | $169.09 | |
| Janssen Biotech, INC. | 3 | $111.66 | |
| Ucb, INC. | 2 | $36.86 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 2 | $32.85 | |
| Mylan Specialty L.P. | 2 | $29.87 | |
| Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. | 1 | $19.77 | |
| Baxter Healthcare | 1 | $17.58 | |
| Lundbeck LLC | 1 | $15.13 | |
| Genzyme Corporation | 1 | $15.07 | |
| Amgen INC. | 1 | $14.46 | |
| Exact Sciences Corporation | 1 | $14.37 | |
| Esperion Therapeutics, INC. | 1 | $14.32 | |
| Phathom Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 1 | $13.11 | |
| Organon LLC | 1 | $9.32 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,612
Patients
353
Total drug cost
$204,437
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | Generic | 430 | 113 | $4,536 |
| Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) | Brand | 347 | 99 | $15,234 |
| Leflunomide | Generic | 191 | 43 | $13,750 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | Generic | 168 | 48 | $11,392 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 86 | 13 | $621 |
| Pregabalin | Generic | 67 | 0 | $1,441 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 66 | 14 | $1,362 |
| Sulfasalazine Dr (Sulfasalazine) | Brand | 43 | 12 | $3,553 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | Generic | 37 | 0 | $262 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 36 | 0 | $559 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Melissa Christensen's medical specialty?
Dr. Melissa Christensen practices Medical Physician Assistant in Fargo, ND.
Where does Dr. Melissa Christensen practice?
Dr. Melissa Christensen practices at 2400 32Nd Ave S, Fargo, ND 581035800. Office phone: 7012342829.
What is Dr. Melissa Christensen's NPI?
Dr. Melissa Christensen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801079231, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Melissa Christensen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Melissa Christensen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Melissa Christensen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (HCPCS 85025). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.