Joseph Christensen, OD
NPI 1376876631 · Optometrist · New Bern, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Christensen, OD is a Optometrist provider in New Bern, NC (NPI 1376876631).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1376876631
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 2145 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,390 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 455 | $32 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 454 | $110 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 261 | $79 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 89 | $132 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 51 | $55 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 37 | $49 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 143 | 48 |
| Timolol Maleate | 40 | 15 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 36 | 33 |
| Travoprost | 30 | — |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 29 | 12 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 26 | 25 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 24 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$234 across 12 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
- 2009-09-17
- Last updated
- 2017-09-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Christensen's NPI number?
- Joseph Christensen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376876631, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Christensen's specialty?
- Joseph Christensen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Joseph Christensen located?
- Joseph Christensen's practice location on file with NPPES is 3005 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, New Bern, NC 28562-5211.
- What is Joseph Christensen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Christensen is (252) 633-0651.
- Does Joseph Christensen accept Medicare?
- Joseph Christensen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Christensen's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Christensen's NPI (1376876631) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-09-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.