Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Alan Christensen, MD
Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Watertown, SD
- NPI 1023097565
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 76.7 / 100 · 2023
- 29 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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901 4Th St Nw
Watertown, SD 572011558
(605) 886-8471
fax (605) 886-9317 - Mailing address
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Po Box 5074
Sioux Falls, SD 571175074
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- January 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- April 4, 2022
- Year of graduation
- 1997 — 29 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208600000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- South Dakota #5603
- Medicaid
- SD #7302030
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1023097565. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
424
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$47,484
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G0500 |
Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito | 76 | 76 | $5 | |
43239 |
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | 70 | 70 | $84 | |
45385 |
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | 68 | 68 | $238 | |
45380 |
Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | 42 | 42 | $136 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 39 | 39 | $108 | |
99212 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes | 31 | 22 | $56 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 30 | 25 | $89 | |
G0105 |
Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk | 28 | 28 | $175 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 21 | 20 | $121 | |
G0121 |
Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk | 19 | 19 | $175 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 4 peers in Watertown Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 31. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
722
Patients
240
Total drug cost
$15,697
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 332 | 114 | $7,279 |
| Famotidine | Generic | 210 | 62 | $2,667 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 70 | 16 | $1,013 |
| Sucralfate | Generic | 67 | 18 | $3,624 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 21 | 19 | $175 |
| Cholestyramine (Cholestyramine (With Sugar)) | Brand | 11 | 0 | $903 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 11 | 11 | $36 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Alan Christensen's medical specialty?
Dr. Alan Christensen practices Surgery Physician in Watertown, SD.
Where does Dr. Alan Christensen practice?
Dr. Alan Christensen practices at 901 4Th St Nw, Watertown, SD 572011558. Office phone: 6058868471.
What is Dr. Alan Christensen's NPI?
Dr. Alan Christensen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023097565, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Alan Christensen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Alan Christensen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Alan Christensen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito (HCPCS G0500); Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 43239); Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (HCPCS 45385). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.