Dr Thomas James Christensen, MD - Medicare Hand Surgery in Reno, NV

Dr Thomas James Christensen, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery" physician in Reno, Nevada. He went to University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine and graduated in 2007 and has 17 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hand Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Reno Orthopaedic Clinic Inc and his current practice location is 555 N Arlington Ave, Reno, Nevada. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (775) 786-3040.

Dr Thomas James Christensen is licensed to practice in Nevada (license number 14665) 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 1366616278.

Contact Information

Dr Thomas James Christensen, MD
555 N Arlington Ave,
Reno, NV 89503-4723
(775) 786-3040
(775) 788-5209



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Thomas James Christensen
GenderMale
SpecialityHand Surgery
Experience17 Years
Location555 N Arlington Ave, Reno, Nevada
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:
  • Dr Thomas James Christensen attended and graduated from University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine in 2007
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1366616278
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/22/2008
  • Last Update Date: 12/20/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4183889637
  • Enrollment ID: I20130608000145

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Thomas James Christensen such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1366616278NPI-NPPES
12523398OtherCAQH
1366616278MedicaidNV

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 14665 (Nevada)Secondary
207XS0106XOrthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery 14665 (Nevada)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Renown Regional Medical CenterReno, NVHospital
Saint Mary's Regional Medical CenterReno, NVHospital
Carson Tahoe Regional Medical CenterCarson city, NVHospital
Renown South Meadows Medical CenterReno, NVHospital
Tahoe Forest HospitalTruckee, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Reno Orthopaedic Clinic Inc256735531680

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameReno Orthopaedic Clinic Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1245228972
PECOS PAC ID: 2567355316
Enrollment ID: O20040205000247

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Thomas James Christensen, MD
555 N Arlington Ave,
Reno, NV 89503-4723

Ph: (775) 786-3040
Dr Thomas James Christensen, MD
555 N Arlington Ave,
Reno, NV 89503-4723

Ph: (775) 786-3040

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Dr. Daniel Miles Curtis, M.D.
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Phone: 775-786-3040    Fax: 775-788-5216
Donald S Huene, M.D.
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Shanjean Lee, M.D.
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 975 Kirman Ave, Reno, NV 89502
Phone: 775-786-7200    
Vadim Goz, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 555 N Arlington Ave, Reno, NV 89503
Phone: 775-786-3040    Fax: 775-657-9881
Patrick Barousse, M.D.
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Nikola Babovic, M.D.
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Practice Location: 555 N Arlington Ave, Reno, NV 89503
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