Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Andrew Christensen, M.D.

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Alamogordo, NM

  • NPI 1184078586
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 98.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 10 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2559 Medical Dr Ste 3200
Alamogordo, NM 883108703
(575) 446-5365
fax (844) 766-1688
Additional location
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 871310001
(505) 272-6487
fax (505) 272-4156

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2016 — 10 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 13, 2023
Year of graduation
2016 — 10 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
New Mexico #MD2022-1145

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1184078586. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
311
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$37,721
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 46 43 $126
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 43 43 $176
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 41 35 $94
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 36 35 $94
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 35 21 $77
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 29 29 $129
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 26 24 $64
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 23 23 $176
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 16 15 $138
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk 16 16 $171

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Alamogordo Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 33. This provider delivers 9.4× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$11,772
Transactions
18
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Intuitive Surgical, INC. 18 $11,771.95

By nature of payment

Education
$10,000
Travel and Lodging
$1,158
Food and Beverage
$605
Gift
$9

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
229
Patients
195
Total drug cost
$1,976
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Metoclopramide Hcl Generic 92 85 $63
Gavilyte-G (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,Bicarb,Cl/Kcl) Brand 51 48 $849
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 29 22 $62
Peg 3350-Electrolyte (Sodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Peg) Brand 24 24 $558
Peg-3350 and Electrolytes (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,Bicarb,Cl/Kcl) Brand 18 16 $334
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 15 0 $111

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Andrew Christensen's medical specialty?
Dr. Andrew Christensen practices Surgery Physician in Alamogordo, NM.
Where does Dr. Andrew Christensen practice?
Dr. Andrew Christensen practices at 2559 Medical Dr Ste 3200, Alamogordo, NM 883108703. Office phone: 5754465365.
What is Dr. Andrew Christensen's NPI?
Dr. Andrew Christensen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184078586, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Andrew Christensen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Andrew Christensen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Andrew Christensen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222); Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 45380); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.