Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. James Christensen, M.D.
Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician (CMS: Hand Surgery) · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Reno, NV
- NPI 1578544169
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 91.6 / 100 · 2023
- 55 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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555 N Arlington Ave
Reno, NV 895034723
(775) 786-3040
fax (775) 788-5209
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- November 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- December 20, 2021
- Year of graduation
- 1971 — 55 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207XS0106X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Nevada #3862 · California #G23975
- Medicaid
- NV #20-16438
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1578544169. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
575
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$28,835
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 126 | 86 | $90 | |
J0702 |
Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg | 120 | 59 | $7 | |
73130 |
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | 70 | 53 | $38 | |
20550 |
Injection into tendon or ligament | 66 | 38 | $51 | |
73140 |
X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views | 48 | 35 | $39 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 40 | 40 | $114 | |
73120 |
X-ray of hand, 2 views | 39 | 30 | $32 | |
20600 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint | 19 | 13 | $45 | |
73110 |
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views | 17 | 13 | $42 | |
99212 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes | 16 | 14 | $57 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in Reno Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 90. This provider delivers 6.4× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
11
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$163
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | Generic | 11 | 0 | $163 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. James Christensen's medical specialty?
Dr. James Christensen practices Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician in Reno, NV.
Where does Dr. James Christensen practice?
Dr. James Christensen practices at 555 N Arlington Ave, Reno, NV 895034723. Office phone: 7757863040.
What is Dr. James Christensen's NPI?
Dr. James Christensen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578544169, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Christensen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Christensen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Christensen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (HCPCS J0702); X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views (HCPCS 73130). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.