Derek Christensen
NPI 1992327936 · Family Medicine Physician · Waco, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Derek Christensen is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Waco, TX (NPI 1992327936).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1992327936
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 94-10203 (KS)
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 tenure25% of score
6 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
1,906 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 727 | $109 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 322 | $106 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 302 | $160 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 248 | $84 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 197 | $196 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 37 | $2 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 22 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 202 | 199 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 115 | 111 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 84 | 83 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 42 | 42 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 40 | 40 |
| Cefdinir | 37 | 35 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 34 | 32 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$38 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1010 N Kansas St Ste 3023Wichita, KS 67214-3124Phone: (316) 293-2665
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-05-13
- Last updated
- 2026-04-27
- Certified
- 2026-04-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Derek Christensen's NPI number?
- Derek Christensen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992327936, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Derek Christensen's specialty?
- Derek Christensen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Derek Christensen located?
- Derek Christensen's practice location on file with NPPES is 100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Waco, TX 76712-8897.
- What is Derek Christensen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Derek Christensen is (254) 202-2000.
- Does Derek Christensen accept Medicare?
- Derek Christensen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Derek Christensen's NPI active?
- Yes — Derek Christensen's NPI (1992327936) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.