Quick answers
- Does James L. Christensen accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James L. 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 James L. Christensen see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 83 Original Medicare patients and 681 services for James L. Christensen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James L. Christensen's NPI number?
- 1578544169. 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 James L. 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 | 83 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 681 |
| Different services or procedures | 20 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (J0702)71 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)62 services
- X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views (73130)41 services
- Injection into tendon or ligament (20550)36 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)29 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).
- Arthritis69%
- High cholesterol66%
- High blood pressure60%
- Diabetes25%
- Chronic kidney disease22%
- Osteoporosis19%
Practice locations
Addresses where James L. Christensen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 555 N Arlington AveReno, NV 89503 (775) 786‑3040
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James L. Christensen as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Reno Orthopaedic Clinic Ltd98 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hand Surgeryprimary
Other hand surgeons in Reno
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Reno, NV — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Reno Orthopaedic Clinic Ltd
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Creighton University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1971 (55 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1578544169 |
| 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
- 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