Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ernie Christensen, DPT

Physical Therapist (CMS: Physical Therapist in Private Practice) · Sioux Falls, SD

  • NPI 1477576718
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 92.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 21 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
815 S Minnesota Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 571044828
(605) 231-5586
fax (605) 231-5587
Mailing address
2122 York RD Ste 300
Oak Brook, IL 605231925

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 17, 2024
Year of graduation
2005 — 21 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
225100000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
South Dakota #1438

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1477576718. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,043
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$28,708
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes 305 17 $21
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes 290 16 $23
97530 Therapy procedure using functional activities 250 18 $35
97112 Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes 168 17 $28
97164 Re-evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes 30 11 $70

In context: peer comparison

Among 33 peers in Sioux Falls Physical Therapist, average services per provider: 329. This provider delivers 3.2× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Ernie Christensen's medical specialty?
Dr. Ernie Christensen practices Physical Therapist in Sioux Falls, SD.
Where does Dr. Ernie Christensen practice?
Dr. Ernie Christensen practices at 815 S Minnesota Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 571044828. Office phone: 6052315586.
What is Dr. Ernie Christensen's NPI?
Dr. Ernie Christensen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477576718, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ernie Christensen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ernie Christensen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ernie Christensen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Therapy procedure using manual technique (HCPCS 97140); Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility (HCPCS 97110); Therapy procedure using functional activities (HCPCS 97530). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.