Craig Christensen, MD
NPI 1538250162 · Internal Medicine Physician · Monterey, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Craig Christensen, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Monterey, CA (NPI 1538250162).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538250162
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- C27603 (CA)
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 tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
780 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 277 | $128 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 180 | $180 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 113 | $125 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 21-30 Minutes99443 | 89 | $93 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 49 | $3 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 41 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 109 | 29 |
| Simvastatin | 98 | 35 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 92 | 24 |
| Losartan Potassium | 76 | 22 |
| Omeprazole | 64 | 16 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 62 | 18 |
| Lisinopril | 61 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-27
- Last updated
- 2026-05-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Craig Christensen's NPI number?
- Craig Christensen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538250162, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Craig Christensen's specialty?
- Craig Christensen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Craig Christensen located?
- Craig Christensen's practice location on file with NPPES is 901 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA 93940.
- What is Craig Christensen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Craig Christensen is (831) 373-3153.
- Does Craig Christensen accept Medicare?
- Craig Christensen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Craig Christensen's NPI active?
- Yes — Craig Christensen's NPI (1538250162) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-05-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.