Quick answers
- Does Leslie J. Christenson accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Leslie J. Christenson 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 Leslie J. Christenson see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 460 Original Medicare patients and 2,473 services for Leslie J. Christenson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Leslie J. Christenson's NPI number?
- 1871571794. 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 Leslie J. Christenson, 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 | 460 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,473 |
| Different services or procedures | 89 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks (17311)452 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)264 services
- Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks (17312)251 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)177 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)163 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure72%
- Arthritis37%
- Diabetes28%
- Chronic kidney disease28%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
Hospitals where Leslie J. Christenson works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Leslie J. Christenson 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.
- Mayo Clinic Hospital RochesterRochester, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240010
- University of Iowa Hospital & ClinicsIowa City, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160058
Practice locations
Addresses where Leslie J. Christenson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 105 E 9th St, University of Iowa Health Care Medical CentCoralville, IA 52241 (319) 467‑2000
- 200 1st St SWRochester, MN 55905 (507) 284‑2511
- 200 Hawkins DrIowa City, IA 52242 (319) 356‑1616
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Leslie J. Christenson as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Mayo Clinic4,956 clinicians in the group
- State University of Iowa1,897 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (MDS) doctors in Iowa →
Other dermatologic surgeons in Iowa
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Iowa — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Mayo Clinic
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1997 (29 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1871571794 |
| 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