Dr. Leif E Christiansen

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 40+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Leif E Christiansen, DO, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. He attended and graduated from University Of Health Sciences/Chicago Medical School in 1984, having over 40 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Reading Hospital, St Joseph Medical Center. Dr. Leif E Christiansen also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Integrated Medical Group, P.C.. Dr. Leif E Christiansen accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Leif E Christiansen at 48 Tunnel Rd to request Dr. Leif E Christiansen the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 48 Tunnel Rd
Pottsville, PA 17901-3875
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Leif E Christiansen
Gender Male
PECOS ID 5799866752
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Internal Medicine (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 40 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
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    Doctor of Osteopathic
    Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O. or DO) is a professional doctoral degree for physicians and surgeons offered by medical schools in the United States. Holders of the D.O. degree have attained the ability to become licensed as osteopathic physicians who have equivalent rights, privileges, and responsibilities as physicians with a Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.).

Education and Training

  • Dr. Leif E Christiansen attended and graduated from University Of Health Sciences/Chicago Medical School in 1984.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1710988092
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, August 9, 2005
  • NPI Deactivation Date: Wednesday, March 22, 2006
  • NPI Reactivation Date: Wednesday, March 29, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, February 28, 2011

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Leif E Christiansen

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Leif E Christiansen has been primarily specialized in Internal Medicine for over 40 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
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    Internal Medicine
    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Integrated Medical Group, P.C.


Practice Locations

48 Tunnel Rd
Pottsville, PA 17901-3875
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Thursday, October 8, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Monday, February 28, 2011. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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