Quick answers
- Does Samuel M. Christensen accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Samuel M. Christensen accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Samuel M. Christensen see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 589 Original Medicare patients and 2,105 services for Samuel M. Christensen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Samuel M. Christensen's NPI number?
- 1477988467. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Samuel M. Christensen, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 589 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,105 |
| Different services or procedures | 44 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)870 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)334 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)189 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)123 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)100 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol62%
- High blood pressure58%
- Arthritis36%
- Ischemic heart disease19%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)19%
- Diabetes16%
Hospitals where Samuel M. Christensen works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Samuel M. Christensen at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- St Charles Medical Center - BendBend, OR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 380047
Practice locations
Addresses where Samuel M. Christensen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 15700 SW Greystone CtBeaverton, OR 97006
- 1693 SW Chandler Ave, Suite 250Bend, OR 97702 (210) 632‑5544
- 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park RdPortland, OR 97239 (503) 494‑8311
- 3303 S Bond AvePortland, OR 97239 (503) 494‑8311
- 711 NE Irving AveBend, OR 97701 (541) 382‑8819
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Samuel M. Christensen as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University Professional Services1,724 clinicians in the group
- Dermatology Health Specialists, PC6 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Beaverton
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Beaverton, OR — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University Professional Services
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2013 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1477988467 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians