Dr Vinson R Christenson, DC - Medicare Chiropractor in Carson City, NV

Dr Vinson R Christenson, DC is a medicare enrolled "Chiropractor" provider in Carson City, Nevada. He went to Life Chiropractic College - West and graduated in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Chiropractic. His current practice location is 120 E John St, Carson City, Nevada. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (775) 885-7555.

Dr Vinson R Christenson is licensed to practice in Nevada (license number B513) 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 1477569796.

Contact Information

Dr Vinson R Christenson, DC
120 E John St,
Carson City, NV 89706-3036
(775) 885-7555
(775) 882-6666

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Vinson R Christenson
GenderMale
SpecialityChiropractic
Experience32 Years
Location120 E John St, Carson City, Nevada
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 Vinson R Christenson attended and graduated from Life Chiropractic College - West in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1477569796
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/31/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6103715578
  • Enrollment ID: I20120810000444

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Vinson R Christenson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1477569796NPI-NPPES
B513OtherNVSTATE LICENSE NUMBER

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
111N00000XChiropractor B513 (Nevada)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Carson Tahoe Regional Medical CenterCarson city, NVHospital

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 Vinson R Christenson allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameActive Chiropractic Health And Wellness Center
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1124195805
PECOS PAC ID: 0941199301
Enrollment ID: O20120703000620

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 Vinson R Christenson 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 Vinson R Christenson, DC
120 E John St,
Carson City, NV 89706-3036

Ph: (775) 885-7555
Dr Vinson R Christenson, DC
120 E John St,
Carson City, NV 89706-3036

Ph: (775) 885-7555

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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