Mark Christensen, M.D.
NPI 1609161124 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Boaz, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Mark Christensen, M.D. is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Boaz, AL (NPI 1609161124).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609161124
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD.32561 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
15 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
864 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 347 | $7 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 188 | $193 |
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 113 | $159 |
| Critical Care, Each Additional 30 Minutes99292 | 103 | $98 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 101 | $108 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 12 | $65 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 123 | 122 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 48 | 48 |
| Cephalexin | 37 | 37 |
| Prednisone | 37 | 37 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 31 | 31 |
| Azithromycin | 29 | 28 |
| Methylprednisolone | 29 | 28 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$119 across 2 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
- 2011-06-13
- Last updated
- 2017-08-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mark Christensen's NPI number?
- Mark Christensen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609161124, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Mark Christensen's specialty?
- Mark Christensen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Mark Christensen located?
- Mark Christensen's practice location on file with NPPES is 2505 US Highway 431, Boaz, AL 35957-5908.
- What is Mark Christensen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Mark Christensen is (256) 593-8310.
- Does Mark Christensen accept Medicare?
- Mark Christensen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Mark Christensen's NPI active?
- Yes — Mark Christensen's NPI (1609161124) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-08-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.