Joshua Christensen, MD
NPI 1053622977 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Louisville, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joshua Christensen, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Louisville, KY (NPI 1053622977).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1053622977
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,038 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 269 | $73 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 228 | $123 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 113 | $38 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 92 | $86 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 85 | $54 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 185 | 73 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 95 | 41 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 76 | 62 |
| Celecoxib | 68 | 16 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 33 | 12 |
| Cephalexin | 29 | 29 |
| Meloxicam | 27 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$342 across 5 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-06-25
- Last updated
- 2016-08-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joshua Christensen's NPI number?
- Joshua Christensen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053622977, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joshua Christensen's specialty?
- Joshua Christensen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joshua Christensen located?
- Joshua Christensen's practice location on file with NPPES is 3 Audubon Plaza Dr Ste 430, Louisville, KY 40217-1319.
- What is Joshua Christensen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joshua Christensen is (502) 636-4900.
- Does Joshua Christensen accept Medicare?
- Joshua Christensen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joshua Christensen's NPI active?
- Yes — Joshua Christensen's NPI (1053622977) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-08-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.