2026 NPPES data Emergency Medicine Physician NPI 1619988029 MD
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CHRISTOPHER CHRISTENSEN, MD

Emergency Medicine Physician in LINCOLN, Nebraska. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
286
Medicare Part D claims · 206 beneficiaries · Emergency Medicine Physician avg: 352
What the federal data reveals: CHRISTOPHER CHRISTENSEN, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in LINCOLN, Nebraska with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 286 claims across 206 beneficiaries .

What stands out: CHRISTOPHER CHRISTENSEN, MD filed 286 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across LINCOLN, Nebraska. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CHRISTOPHER CHRISTENSEN, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

CHRISTOPHER CHRISTENSEN, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/10/2006

NPI 1619988029

Primary specialty

Emergency Medicine Physician

High-volume

64,398 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

286 19% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 352

Specialty distribution in Nebraska

How Emergency Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Nebraska providers

Nebraska providers

Emergency Medicine Physician share within Nebraska

1. Emergency Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Emergency Medicine Physician share within Nebraska

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Emergency Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Emergency Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Emergency Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Emergency Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

CHRISTOPHER CHRISTENSEN, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider practicing in LINCOLN, Nebraska, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1619988029. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

CHRISTOPHER CHRISTENSEN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Emergency Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1600 S 48TH ST, LINCOLN, NE, 68506, with a listed phone of (402) 489-0200. NPI 1619988029 was issued on 08/10/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHRISTENSEN most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 286 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 206 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 25.2%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Emergency Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 64,398 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 352 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1600 S 48TH ST
LINCOLN, NE 68506

Provider Details

NPI 1619988029
Specialty Emergency Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/10/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTOPHER CHRISTENSEN, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

NEBRASKA EMERGENCY MEDICINE PC
LINCOLN, NE

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

286
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
206
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
288
Total Day Supply
1,970
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
72 (25.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
75

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.65
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 62, 65-74: 67, 75-84: 58, 85+: 19

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
52
Cephalexin
35
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
28
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
26
Prednisone
22
Meclizine Hcl
15
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
12

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Emergency Medicine Physician Overview

How CHRISTOPHER CHRISTENSEN, MD fits within the Emergency Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

64,398
Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Emergency Medicine Physician
352
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTOPHER CHRISTENSEN, MD's 286 claims are below the specialty average of 352.

Nearby Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in Nebraska

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Nebraska, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as CHRISTENSEN.

Compare Emergency Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER CHRISTENSEN, MD's specialty?
CHRISTOPHER CHRISTENSEN, MD specializes in Emergency Medicine Physician and practices in LINCOLN, Nebraska. Credentials: MD.
How much does CHRISTOPHER CHRISTENSEN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER CHRISTENSEN, MD wrote 286 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 206 beneficiaries.
Where is CHRISTOPHER CHRISTENSEN, MD located?
CHRISTOPHER CHRISTENSEN, MD is located at 1600 S 48TH ST, LINCOLN, NE, 68506. Phone: (402) 489-0200.
What is CHRISTOPHER CHRISTENSEN, MD's NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER CHRISTENSEN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619988029, issued on 08/10/2006.
Does CHRISTOPHER CHRISTENSEN, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, CHRISTOPHER CHRISTENSEN, MD had 72 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 25.2%.
How many Emergency Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 64,398 Emergency Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Emergency Medicine Physician provider writes 352 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTOPHER CHRISTENSEN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER CHRISTENSEN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Cephalexin, Cyclobenzaprine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER CHRISTENSEN, MD accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER CHRISTENSEN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 286 Part D claims and 206 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER CHRISTENSEN, MD's credentials?
CHRISTOPHER CHRISTENSEN, MD's NPI is 1619988029 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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