Dr Michael T Christensen, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Memphis, TN

Dr Michael T Christensen, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Memphis, Tennessee. He graduated from medical school in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Southern College Of Optometry and his current practice location is 1225 Madison Ave, Memphis, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (901) 722-3250.

Dr Michael T Christensen is licensed to practice in Texas (license number 4183TG) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1023239712.

Contact Information

Dr Michael T Christensen, OD
1225 Madison Ave,
Memphis, TN 38104-2211
(901) 722-3250
(901) 722-3247

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Michael T Christensen
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience35 Years
Location1225 Madison Ave, Memphis, Tennessee
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Michael T Christensen graduated from medical school in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1023239712
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/01/2007
  • Last Update Date: 08/19/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9436307980
  • Enrollment ID: I20130830000756

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Michael T Christensen such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1023239712NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 4183TG (Texas)Primary
152W00000XOptometrist 3142 (Tennessee)Secondary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Southern College Of Optometry458755045460

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Michael T Christensen allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameSouthern College Of Optometry
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1851384986
PECOS PAC ID: 4587550454
Enrollment ID: O20040226000558

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Michael T Christensen is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Michael T Christensen, OD
1245 Madison Ave,
Memphis, TN 38104-2211

Ph: (901) 722-3250
Dr Michael T Christensen, OD
1225 Madison Ave,
Memphis, TN 38104-2211

Ph: (901) 722-3250

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