Scott Christensen, M.D.
NPI 1578719027 · Family Medicine Physician · Boise, ID
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Scott Christensen, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Boise, ID (NPI 1578719027).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578719027
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- M-10817 (ID)
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
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
794 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 169 | $118 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 118 | $9 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 89 | $119 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 84 | $84 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 75 | $68 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 105 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 340 | 86 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 255 | 56 |
| Omeprazole | 198 | 40 |
| Lisinopril | 184 | 37 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 165 | 30 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 165 | 32 |
| Metformin Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$73 across 4 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 (3)
- 2275 S Eagle Rd Ste 120Meridian, ID 83642-2620Phone: (208) 514-2520Fax: (208) 375-2217
- 465 Memorial DrPocatello, ID 83201-4098Phone: (208) 234-4700Fax: (208) 282-4696
- 4301 Wilson StReynolds Army Community HospitalFort Sill, OK 73503-4472Phone: (580) 442-1811
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-08-15
- Last updated
- 2019-07-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Scott Christensen's NPI number?
- Scott Christensen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578719027, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Scott Christensen's specialty?
- Scott Christensen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Scott Christensen located?
- Scott Christensen's practice location on file with NPPES is 777 N Raymond St, Boise, ID 83704.
- What is Scott Christensen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Scott Christensen is (208) 514-2500.
- Does Scott Christensen accept Medicare?
- Scott Christensen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Scott Christensen's NPI active?
- Yes — Scott Christensen's NPI (1578719027) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-07-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.