Ross A Christensen, MD - Medicare Interventional Radiology in La Jolla, CA

Ross A Christensen, MD is a medicare enrolled "Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology" physician in La Jolla, California. He went to Medical College Of Wisconsin and graduated in 1982 and has 42 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Interventional Radiology. He is a member of the group practice Scripps Health and his current practice location is 9898 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (858) 824-4108.

Ross A Christensen is licensed to practice in California (license number G52352) 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 1063464626.

Contact Information

Ross A Christensen, MD
9898 Genesee Ave,
La Jolla, CA 92037-1205
(858) 824-4108
(858) 824-1310

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Physician's Profile

Full NameRoss A Christensen
GenderMale
SpecialityInterventional Radiology
Experience42 Years
Location9898 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, California
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:
  • Ross A Christensen attended and graduated from Medical College Of Wisconsin in 1982
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1063464626
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/16/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/07/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1355318023
  • Enrollment ID: I20040913000663

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Ross A Christensen such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1063464626NPI-NPPES
00G523520MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2085R0204XRadiology - Vascular & Interventional Radiology G52352 (California)Secondary
2085R0202XRadiology - Diagnostic Radiology G52352 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Scripps Memorial Hospital La JollaLa jolla, CAHospital
Scripps Memorial Hospital - EncinitasEncinitas, CAHospital
Scripps Green HospitalLa jolla, CAHospital
Scripps Mercy HospitalSan diego, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Scripps Health92340338531362

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. Ross A Christensen allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameScripps Health
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1881636108
PECOS PAC ID: 9234033853
Enrollment ID: O20031124000822

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. Ross A 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
Ross A Christensen, MD
10790 Rancho Bernardo Rd,
San Diego, CA 92127-5705

Ph: (858) 554-2626
Ross A Christensen, MD
9898 Genesee Ave,
La Jolla, CA 92037-1205

Ph: (858) 824-4108

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