Christian Christensen, M.D.
NPI 1457387854 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Lexington, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christian Christensen, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Lexington, KY (NPI 1457387854).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1457387854
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 37891 (KY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
1,105 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 | 299 | $84 |
| Replacement of Knee Joint, Both Sides of Knee27447 | 170 | $1,188 |
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Certification for Medicare-Covered Home Health Services Under a Home Health Plan of Care (patient Not Present), Including Contacts With Home Health Agency and Review of Reports of Patient Status Required By Physicians andG0180 | 129 | $49 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 109 | $38 |
| Replacement of Thigh Bone and Hip Joint With Prosthesis27130 | 83 | $1,198 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 593 | 403 |
| Meloxicam | 570 | 482 |
| Tranexamic Acid | 540 | 508 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 509 | 318 |
| Cefadroxil | 506 | 470 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 503 | 466 |
| Cephalexin | 101 | 77 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 95 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$59,504 across 35 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
- 2006-06-25
- Last updated
- 2022-07-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christian Christensen's NPI number?
- Christian Christensen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457387854, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christian Christensen's specialty?
- Christian Christensen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christian Christensen located?
- Christian Christensen's practice location on file with NPPES is 1868 Plaudit Pl, Lexington, KY 40509-2429.
- What is Christian Christensen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christian Christensen is (859) 263-5140.
- Does Christian Christensen accept Medicare?
- Christian Christensen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christian Christensen's NPI active?
- Yes — Christian Christensen's NPI (1457387854) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.