Quick answers
- Does Brent Christensen accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Brent 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 Brent Christensen see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 441 Original Medicare patients and 2,090 services for Brent Christensen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Brent Christensen's NPI number?
- 1487688990. 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 Brent 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 | 441 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,090 |
| Different services or procedures | 58 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (11721)792 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)343 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)135 services
- Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (J0702)126 services
- X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views (73630)102 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol59%
- Arthritis56%
- Diabetes41%
- Depression29%
- Chronic kidney disease26%
Hospitals where Brent Christensen works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Brent 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.
- Caribou Medical CenterSoda Springs, ID · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 131309
- Nell J Redfield Memorial HospitalMalad City, ID · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 131303
- Portneuf Medical CenterPocatello, ID · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 130028
Practice locations
Addresses where Brent Christensen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 150 N 200Malad City, ID 83252 (208) 235‑1777
- 1777 E Clark St, Suite 220Pocatello, ID 83201 (208) 235‑1777
- 366 S 3rdSoda Springs, ID 83276 (208) 235‑1777
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Idaho
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Idaho — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Podiatric medical school | California School Of Podiatric Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1999 (27 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1487688990 |
| 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