Christopher Joseph Christensen, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Baton Rouge, LA

Christopher Joseph Christensen, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport and graduated in 2000 and has 24 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Lsuhn Billing Llc, Texas Digestive Disease Consultants Pllc and his current practice location is 9103 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (225) 927-1190.

Christopher Joseph Christensen is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 200703) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1295787802.

Contact Information

Christopher Joseph Christensen, MD
9103 Jefferson Hwy,
Baton Rouge, LA 70809-2440
(225) 927-1190
(225) 706-0160



Physician's Profile

Full NameChristopher Joseph Christensen
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience24 Years
Location9103 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Christopher Joseph Christensen attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1295787802
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/16/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/07/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1456361989
  • Enrollment ID: I20060428000177

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher Joseph Christensen such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1295787802NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 200703 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical CenterBaton rouge, LAHospital
Baton Rouge General Medical CenterBaton rouge, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Lsuhn Billing Llc0446337802194
Texas Digestive Disease Consultants Pllc3375531379544

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameLsuhn Billing Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1992975775
PECOS PAC ID: 0446337802
Enrollment ID: O20080409000372

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Entity NameTexas Digestive Disease Consultants Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1154837391
PECOS PAC ID: 3375531379
Enrollment ID: O20180125001639

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Christopher Joseph Christensen is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Christopher Joseph Christensen, MD
9103 Jefferson Hwy,
Baton Rouge, LA 70809-2440

Ph: (225) 927-1190
Christopher Joseph Christensen, MD
9103 Jefferson Hwy,
Baton Rouge, LA 70809-2440

Ph: (225) 927-1190

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Baton Rouge, LA

Dr. Jennifer L Rippon, D.O.
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 409, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Phone: 225-765-5864    Fax: 225-765-2013
Gregory Fusilier, M.D.
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 9103 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Phone: 225-927-1190    Fax: 225-927-0988
Dr. Yolanda Maria O'rourke,
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 7968 Essen Park, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Phone: 225-761-6700    Fax: 225-761-6760
Patricia D. Whatley, MD
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 7373 Perkins Rd, Attn: Dee / Administration, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Phone: 225-769-4044    
Frederick Cerise,
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 3810 W Lakeshore Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Phone: 225-578-8886    
Dr. Jon Richard Jackson, M.D.
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5000 Hennessy Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Phone: 225-765-4050    Fax: 225-765-4046
Richard Frank Burroughs, MD
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: Earl K. Long Hospital, Lsu Unit, 5825 Airline Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70805
Phone: 225-358-3938    

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