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Dr. Culley Christensen, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Los Alamos, NM
- NPI 1184629727
- MIPS 88.2 / 100 · 2023
- 21 yrs on file
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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3917 West RD, Suite 139
Los Alamos, NM 875442275
(505) 661-9118
fax (505) 661-9192 - Additional location
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4112 Outlook Blvd Ste 37
Pueblo, CO 810081667
(719) 562-6254
fax (719) 562-6255 - Mailing address
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Po Box 129
Los Alamos, NM 875440129
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 29, 2022
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207X00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- New Mexico #MD2011-0257 · Colorado #CDR.0001925
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1184629727. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
503
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$27,588
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
73564 |
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | 78 | 49 | $37 | |
J3301 |
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 72 | 13 | $1 | |
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 47 | 19 | $70 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 46 | 32 | $129 | |
73562 |
X-ray of knee, 3 views | 37 | 29 | $33 | |
71046 |
X-ray of chest, 2 views | 35 | 31 | $24 | |
73030 |
X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | 32 | 28 | $27 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 32 | 32 | $168 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 28 | 18 | $91 | |
73502 |
X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | 27 | 23 | $38 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in Los Alamos Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 35. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
125
Patients
86
Total drug cost
$1,919
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | Generic | 92 | 68 | $671 |
| Celecoxib | Generic | 33 | 18 | $1,248 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Culley Christensen's medical specialty?
Dr. Culley Christensen practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Los Alamos, NM.
Where does Dr. Culley Christensen practice?
Dr. Culley Christensen practices at 3917 West RD, Los Alamos, NM 875442275. Office phone: 5056619118.
What is Dr. Culley Christensen's NPI?
Dr. Culley Christensen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184629727, issued by NPPES.
What procedures does Dr. Culley Christensen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: X-ray of knee, 4 or more views (HCPCS 73564); Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.