Physician Profile
Trent Christensen, M.D. practices sports medicine in Edina, MN. Trent is a 2012 graduate of University of Minnesota Medical School. Trent is also listed as specializing in family medicine and family medicine — sports medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Trent cared for 1,406 Medicare patients across 7,603 services. The services billed most often include hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg, injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, and injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730446022.
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8100 W 78TH ST SUITE 230
Edina, MN 55439
Within Sports Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Most searched conditions
Bone
Bone injuries
Chest and torso
Elbow & Arm
Foot & Ankle
Foot and ankle
Hand & Wrist
Hand and wrist
Hip & Thigh
Joint injuries
Joint pain
Knee
Lower Leg
Muscle and tendon injuries
Nerve pain
Pediatric & Teen Sports
Shoulder
Shoulder injuries
Spine & Back
Sports health
Sprains and tears
Most searched procedures
Bracing and support
Consultations
Diagnostics
Exams & Clearance
Injections
Injections & Pain Relief
Injury management
Pain management
Performance & Assessment
Performance and testing
Recovery therapy
Regenerative & Advanced Therapy
Regenerative medicine
Rehab & Recovery
Rehabilitation
Support & Bracing
7,603 services · 1,406 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20611 |
398 | More than most peers in Sports Medicine |
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
60 | More than most peers in Sports Medicine |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20604 |
46 | More often than most peers in Sports Medicine |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20606 |
34 | More often than most peers in Sports Medicine |
| Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement | Imaging | 76942 |
85 | More often than most peers in Sports Medicine |
| Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg | Drug given | J7325 |
2,304 | More often than most peers in Sports Medicine |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
2,116 | More often than most peers in Sports Medicine |
| Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1100 |
1,854 | More than most peers in Sports Medicine |
| Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg | Drug given | J0702 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Sports Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
332 | More often than most peers in Sports Medicine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Trent Christensen is a sports medicine doctor in Edina, MN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Sports Medicine”.
NPI registry
Trent Christensen is listed at 8100 W 78Th St Suite 230, Edina, MN 55439. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
The number on file is (952) 946-9777. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
Trent Christensen's National Provider Identifier is 1730446022. 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
Trent Christensen attended University of Minnesota Medical School, graduating in 2012. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
Trent Christensen has 14 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2012, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
According to Medicare billing data, Trent Christensen performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance, injection into tendon or ligament and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint using ultrasound guidance; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasonic guidance for needle placement, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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