2026 NPPES data Emergency Medicine Physician NPI 1144260431 MD
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PAUL CHRISTENSEN, MD

Emergency Medicine Physician in ELIZABETHTOWN, Kentucky. 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
32
Medicare Part D claims · 21 beneficiaries · Emergency Medicine Physician avg: 352
What the federal data reveals: PAUL CHRISTENSEN, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ELIZABETHTOWN, Kentucky with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 32 claims across 21 beneficiaries .

What stands out: PAUL CHRISTENSEN, MD filed 32 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across ELIZABETHTOWN, Kentucky. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

PAUL CHRISTENSEN, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

PAUL CHRISTENSEN, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/07/2006

NPI 1144260431

Primary specialty

Emergency Medicine Physician

High-volume

64,398 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

32 91% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 352

Specialty distribution in Kentucky

How Emergency Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers

Kentucky providers

Emergency Medicine Physician share within Kentucky

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

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).

PAUL CHRISTENSEN, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider practicing in ELIZABETHTOWN, Kentucky, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1144260431. 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.

PAUL CHRISTENSEN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Emergency Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1111 RING RD STE A, ELIZABETHTOWN, KY, 42701, with a listed phone of (270) 706-1111. NPI 1144260431 was issued on 06/07/2006. 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 32 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 21 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $154 in drug spend. 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

1111 RING RD STE A
ELIZABETHTOWN, KY 42701

Provider Details

NPI 1144260431
Specialty Emergency Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/07/2006

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

32
Total Claims
$154
Total Drug Cost
21
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
32
Total Day Supply
252
Generic Drug Cost
$151
Antibiotic Claims
13

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.22

Emergency Medicine Physician Overview

How PAUL 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

PAUL CHRISTENSEN, MD's 32 claims are below the specialty average of 352.

Nearby Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in Kentucky

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PAUL CHRISTENSEN, MD's specialty?
PAUL CHRISTENSEN, MD specializes in Emergency Medicine Physician and practices in ELIZABETHTOWN, Kentucky. Credentials: MD.
How much does PAUL CHRISTENSEN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PAUL CHRISTENSEN, MD wrote 32 Medicare Part D claims totaling $154 in drug costs for 21 beneficiaries.
Where is PAUL CHRISTENSEN, MD located?
PAUL CHRISTENSEN, MD is located at 1111 RING RD STE A, ELIZABETHTOWN, KY, 42701. Phone: (270) 706-1111.
What is PAUL CHRISTENSEN, MD's NPI number?
PAUL CHRISTENSEN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144260431, issued on 06/07/2006.
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.
Does PAUL CHRISTENSEN, MD accept Medicare?
PAUL CHRISTENSEN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 32 Part D claims and 21 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PAUL CHRISTENSEN, MD's credentials?
PAUL CHRISTENSEN, MD's NPI is 1144260431 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.

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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