Samuel Christensen, PA-C
NPI 1477988467 · Medical Physician Assistant · Portland, OR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Samuel Christensen, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Portland, OR (NPI 1477988467).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1477988467
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA165137 (OR)
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
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,998 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 870 | $5 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 334 | $71 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 189 | $49 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 123 | $89 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 100 | $103 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 188 | 141 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 122 | 78 |
| Ketoconazole | 116 | 62 |
| Fluorouracil | 106 | 95 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 97 | 65 |
| Clindamycin Phosphate | 63 | 30 |
| Minoxidil | 54 | 17 |
| Betamethasone/Propylene Glycbrand: Betamethasone Diprop Augmented |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$489 across 16 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1501 Ne Medical Center DrBend, OR 97701-6051Phone: (541) 382-2811
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-09-09
- Last updated
- 2021-02-03
- Certified
- 2021-02-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Samuel Christensen's NPI number?
- Samuel Christensen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477988467, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Samuel Christensen's specialty?
- Samuel Christensen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Samuel Christensen located?
- Samuel Christensen's practice location on file with NPPES is 3303 Sw Bond Ave., Portland, OR 97239-4501.
- What is Samuel Christensen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Samuel Christensen is (503) 494-4713.
- Does Samuel Christensen accept Medicare?
- Samuel Christensen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Samuel Christensen's NPI active?
- Yes — Samuel Christensen's NPI (1477988467) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-02-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.