Wade Christensen, P.A.
NPI 1386626463 · Medical Physician Assistant · Idaho Falls, ID
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Wade Christensen, P.A. is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Idaho Falls, ID (NPI 1386626463).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1386626463
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- P.A.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- PA268 (ID)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
238 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 99 | $100 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 60 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 42 | $71 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 37 | $10 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $9–$100 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 106 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 213 | 63 |
| Losartan Potassium | 197 | 51 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 187 | 54 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 139 | 39 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 127 | 42 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 123 | 37 |
| Montelukast Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,098 across 55 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
- 2005-11-15
- Last updated
- 2010-07-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Wade Christensen's NPI number?
- Wade Christensen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386626463, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Wade Christensen's specialty?
- Wade Christensen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Wade Christensen located?
- Wade Christensen's practice location on file with NPPES is 1880 John Adams Pkwy, Idaho Falls, ID 83401-4315.
- What is Wade Christensen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Wade Christensen is (208) 524-6633.
- Does Wade Christensen accept Medicare?
- Wade Christensen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Wade Christensen's NPI active?
- Yes — Wade Christensen's NPI (1386626463) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-07-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.