Robert Christensen, PA-C
NPI 1417993726 · Medical Physician Assistant · Columbia, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Robert Christensen, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Columbia, SC (NPI 1417993726).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1417993726
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1192 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
1,103 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 470 | $72 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 282 | $101 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 138 | $8 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 98 | $2 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus and Influenza87428 | 42 | $67 |
| Detection Test By Multiplex Amplified Probe Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (sars-Cov-2) (covid-19), Influenza Virus Types a and B, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 58 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 133 | 119 |
| Prednisone | 103 | 80 |
| Azithromycin | 86 | 77 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 64 | 33 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 55 | 22 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 49 | 42 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 48 | 30 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$969 across 46 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
- 2006-06-22
- Last updated
- 2020-10-15
- Certified
- 2020-10-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Robert Christensen's NPI number?
- Robert Christensen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417993726, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Robert Christensen's specialty?
- Robert Christensen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Robert Christensen located?
- Robert Christensen's practice location on file with NPPES is 76 Polo Rd, Columbia, SC 29223-2806.
- What is Robert Christensen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Robert Christensen is (803) 699-7255.
- Does Robert Christensen accept Medicare?
- Robert Christensen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Robert Christensen's NPI active?
- Yes — Robert Christensen's NPI (1417993726) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-10-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.