Benjamin Christensen, MD
NPI 1437773835 · Anesthesiology Physician · Temple, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin Christensen, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Temple, TX (NPI 1437773835).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1437773835
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 79014 (AZ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$15 across 1 record (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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 2401 S 31st StTemple, TX 76508-3037Phone: (254) 724-5306
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-06-01
- Last updated
- 2026-04-28
- Certified
- 2026-04-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin Christensen's NPI number?
- Benjamin Christensen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437773835, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin Christensen's specialty?
- Benjamin Christensen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Benjamin Christensen located?
- Benjamin Christensen's practice location on file with NPPES is 546 N Kegley Rd, Temple, TX 76502-4069.
- What is Benjamin Christensen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin Christensen is (254) 215-0900.
- Does Benjamin Christensen accept Medicare?
- Benjamin Christensen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin Christensen's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin Christensen's NPI (1437773835) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.