2026 NPPES data Emergency Medicine Physician NPI 1376559252 MD
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VERNON CHRISTENSON, MD

Emergency Medicine Physician in OREM, Utah. 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
231
Medicare Part D claims · 168 beneficiaries · Emergency Medicine Physician avg: 352

What the federal data shows

VERNON CHRISTENSON, MD filed 231 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Emergency Medicine Physician in OREM, Utah.

231
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.

VERNON CHRISTENSON, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

231 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 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)

VERNON CHRISTENSON, 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).

What does the federal data show about VERNON CHRISTENSON, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/31/2006

NPI 1376559252

Primary specialty

Emergency Medicine Physician

High-volume

64,398 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

231 34% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 352

Specialty distribution in Utah

How Emergency Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Utah providers

Utah providers

Emergency Medicine Physician share within Utah

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

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).

VERNON CHRISTENSON, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Emergency Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1975 N STATE ST, OREM, UT, 84057, with a listed phone of (801) 714-5000. NPI 1376559252 was issued on 07/31/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHRISTENSON 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 231 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 168 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K 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

1975 N STATE ST
OREM, UT 84057

Provider Details

NPI 1376559252
Specialty Emergency Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/31/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where VERNON CHRISTENSON, 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.

IHC HEALTH SERVICES INC
LEHI, UT

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.

231
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
168
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
236
Total Day Supply
2,594
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Antibiotic Claims
135

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.26
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 15, 65-74: 81, 75-84: 56, 85+: 16

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What VERNON CHRISTENSON, MD 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
Cephalexin
35
Prednisone
28
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
26
Doxycycline Monohydrate
26
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst
20
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
14

* 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 VERNON CHRISTENSON, 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

VERNON CHRISTENSON, MD's 231 claims are below the specialty average of 352.

Nearby Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in Utah

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VERNON CHRISTENSON, MD's specialty?
VERNON CHRISTENSON, MD specializes in Emergency Medicine Physician and practices in OREM, Utah. Credentials: MD.
How much does VERNON CHRISTENSON, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, VERNON CHRISTENSON, MD wrote 231 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 168 beneficiaries.
Where is VERNON CHRISTENSON, MD located?
VERNON CHRISTENSON, MD is located at 1975 N STATE ST, OREM, UT, 84057. Phone: (801) 714-5000.
What is VERNON CHRISTENSON, MD's NPI number?
VERNON CHRISTENSON, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376559252, issued on 07/31/2006.
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.
What drugs does VERNON CHRISTENSON, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, VERNON CHRISTENSON, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Cephalexin, Prednisone, Ciprofloxacin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does VERNON CHRISTENSON, MD accept Medicare?
VERNON CHRISTENSON, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 231 Part D claims and 168 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify VERNON CHRISTENSON, MD's credentials?
VERNON CHRISTENSON, MD's NPI is 1376559252 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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