Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. John Christensen, MD

Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Hospitalist) · Internal Medicine Physician · Salt Lake City, UT

  • NPI 1992742951
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 24 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
Lds Hospital Hospitalists, 8Th Avenue and C Street
Salt Lake City, UT 841430001
(801) 408-5482
fax (801) 408-5481
Mailing address
Po Box 27128
Salt Lake City, UT 841270128

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 12, 2017
Year of graduation
2002 — 24 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208M00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Utah #5400581-1205 · Utah #54005811205
Medicaid
UT #942854057043

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1992742951. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
216
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$21,977
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 118 51 $76
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 45 45 $110
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 35 35 $167
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 18 18 $125

In context: peer comparison

Among 37 peers in Salt Lake City Hospitalist Physician, average services per provider: 61. This provider delivers 3.5× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. John Christensen's medical specialty?
Dr. John Christensen practices Hospitalist Physician in Salt Lake City, UT.
Where does Dr. John Christensen practice?
Dr. John Christensen practices at Lds Hospital Hospitalists, Salt Lake City, UT 841430001. Office phone: 8014085482.
What is Dr. John Christensen's NPI?
Dr. John Christensen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992742951, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Christensen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. John Christensen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. John Christensen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.