Christy Christophersen, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Ames, IA

Christy Christophersen, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery - Foot And Ankle Surgery" physician in Ames, Iowa. She went to University Of Minnesota Medical School and graduated in 2015 and has 9 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. She is a member of the group practice Mcfarland Clinic Pc and her current practice location is 1215 Duff Ave, Ames, Iowa. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (515) 239-4475.

Christy Christophersen is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number 48272) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1447631379.

Contact Information

Christy Christophersen, MD
1215 Duff Ave,
Ames, IA 50010-5469
(515) 239-4475
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameChristy Christophersen
GenderFemale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience9 Years
Location1215 Duff Ave, Ames, Iowa
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Christy Christophersen attended and graduated from University Of Minnesota Medical School in 2015
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1447631379
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/16/2015
  • Last Update Date: 08/31/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7719215359
  • Enrollment ID: I20210720002853

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christy Christophersen such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1447631379NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 208991 (Pennsylvania)Secondary
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 30527 (Minnesota)Secondary
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 66454 (Minnesota)Secondary
207XX0004XOrthopaedic Surgery - Foot And Ankle Surgery 48272 (Iowa)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mary Greeley Medical CenterAmes, IAHospital
Boone County HospitalBoone, IAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Mcfarland Clinic Pc1254244239320

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Entity NameMcfarland Clinic Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1639135643
PECOS PAC ID: 1254244239
Enrollment ID: O20031106000338

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Christy Christophersen, MD
1215 Duff Ave,
Ames, IA 50010-5469

Ph: (515) 239-4400
Christy Christophersen, MD
1215 Duff Ave,
Ames, IA 50010-5469

Ph: (515) 239-4475

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Orthopaedic Surgery Doctors in Ames, IA

Dr. David Kent Sneller, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1215 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010
Phone: 515-239-4475    Fax: 515-239-4722
Dr. Michael Stefl, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1215 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010
Phone: 515-239-4475    
Dr. James Andrew Friederich, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1215 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010
Phone: 515-239-4475    Fax: 515-239-4722
Betsey Katherine Bean, D.O.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1215 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010
Phone: 515-239-4475    
Peter Goodrich Buck, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1215 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010
Phone: 515-239-4475    Fax: 515-239-4722
Jonathon Ross Geisinger, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1215 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010
Phone: 515-239-4475    Fax: 515-239-4722

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