Physician Profile
Christopher Joseph Christensen, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Christensen
Based in Baton Rouge, LA, Christopher Joseph Christensen, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under gastroenterology. Christopher graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport in 2000. According to Medicare claims data, Christopher cared for 517 Medicare patients across 670 services.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (225) 927-1190
- Email not available
Practice Locations
9103 JEFFERSON HWY
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Gastroenterology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Acid reflux
- Celiac disease
- Crohn's disease
- Hemorrhoids
- IBS
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
670 services · 517 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
46 |
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
34 |
| Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43235 |
30 |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
20 |
| Dilation of esophagus | Procedure | 43450 |
14 |
| Biopsy of small bowel (except ileum) using an endoscope | Procedure | 44361 |
13 |
| Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm | Procedure | 43249 |
11 |
| Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen | Imaging | 76705 |
20 |
| X-ray of abdomen, 1 view | Imaging | 74018 |
19 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
168 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other gastroenterology specialists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other gastroenterology specialists in Baton Rouge 4
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2000 at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 8
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Christensen specialize in?
Dr. Christensen is a gastroenterology in Baton Rouge, LA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “GASTROENTEROLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Christensen located?
Dr. Christensen is listed at 9103 JEFFERSON HWY, Baton Rouge, LA 70809. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Christensen's phone number?
The number on file is (225) 927-1190. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Christensen's NPI number?
Dr. Christensen's National Provider Identifier is 1295787802. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Christensen go to medical school?
Dr. Christensen attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport, graduating in 2000. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Christensen been practicing?
Dr. Christensen has 26 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2000, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Christensen do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Christensen performs procedures including removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare, biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope and diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as limited ultrasound scan of abdomen and x-ray of abdomen, 1 view, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Christensen confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Christensen. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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