2026 NPPES data Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician NPI 1609161124 M.D.
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MARK CHRISTENSEN, M.D.

Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician in BOAZ, Alabama. 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
722
Medicare Part D claims · 405 beneficiaries · Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician avg: 394
Industry payments
$118.9
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MARK CHRISTENSEN, M.D. filed 722 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician in BOAZ, Alabama.

722
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

MARK CHRISTENSEN, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

722 Top 29% higher than 71% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). This entry sits in this band. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MARK CHRISTENSEN, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about MARK CHRISTENSEN, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/13/2011

NPI 1609161124

Primary specialty

Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician

Niche

3,616 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

722 83% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 394

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician share within Alabama

1. Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician share within Alabama

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Emergency Medical Services (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).

MARK CHRISTENSEN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2505 US HIGHWAY 431, BOAZ, AL, 35957, with a listed phone of (256) 593-8310. NPI 1609161124 was issued on 06/13/2011. 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 722 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 405 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $11K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 14.3%. 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 Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,616 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 394 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

2505 US HIGHWAY 431
BOAZ, AL 35957

Provider Details

NPI 1609161124
Specialty Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/13/2011

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MARK CHRISTENSEN, M.D. 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.

IMMH SCOTTSBORO LLC
SCOTTSBORO, AL
ISLAND MEDICAL ALABAMA LLC
CULLMAN, AL

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

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for MARK CHRISTENSEN, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$119

Largest payer

Abbott Laboratories

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

722
Total Claims
$11K
Total Drug Cost
405
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
737
Total Day Supply
6,500
Generic Drug Cost
$6K
Opioid Claims
103 (14.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
205

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.58
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 129, 65-74: 131, 75-84: 103, 85+: 42

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MARK CHRISTENSEN, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
90
Prednisone
58
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
57
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst
40
Cephalexin
38
Methylprednisolone
30
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
24
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
21
Methocarbamol
19
Naproxen
16

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

Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician Overview

How MARK CHRISTENSEN, M.D. fits within the Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

3,616
Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician Providers in US
55
States with Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician
394
Avg Claims per Provider

MARK CHRISTENSEN, M.D.'s 722 claims are above the specialty average of 394.

Nearby Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician Providers in Alabama

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

Compare Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MARK CHRISTENSEN, M.D.'s specialty?
MARK CHRISTENSEN, M.D. specializes in Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician and practices in BOAZ, Alabama. Credentials: M.D..
How much does MARK CHRISTENSEN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MARK CHRISTENSEN, M.D. wrote 722 Medicare Part D claims totaling $11K in drug costs for 405 beneficiaries.
Where is MARK CHRISTENSEN, M.D. located?
MARK CHRISTENSEN, M.D. is located at 2505 US HIGHWAY 431, BOAZ, AL, 35957. Phone: (256) 593-8310.
What is MARK CHRISTENSEN, M.D.'s NPI number?
MARK CHRISTENSEN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609161124, issued on 06/13/2011.
Does MARK CHRISTENSEN, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, MARK CHRISTENSEN, M.D. had 103 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 14.3%.
How many Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 3,616 Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician provider writes 394 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MARK CHRISTENSEN, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MARK CHRISTENSEN, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Prednisone, Ondansetron Odt. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MARK CHRISTENSEN, M.D. accept Medicare?
MARK CHRISTENSEN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 722 Part D claims and 405 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MARK CHRISTENSEN, M.D.'s credentials?
MARK CHRISTENSEN, M.D.'s NPI is 1609161124 with credentials M.D.. 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.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

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

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