DR. BENJAMIN CHRISTIANS DO
NPI 1730617812
Emergency Medicine in Iowa City, IA
NPI Status: Active since June 01, 2017
Contact Information
200 HAWKINS DR DEPT OF
IOWA CITY, IA
ZIP 52242
Phone: (319) 356-2233
Fax: (319) 384-6511
- Individual
- Male
- Emergency Medicine
- Accepts Insurance
- PECOS Enrolled
About BENJAMIN CHRISTIANS
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Benjamin Christians, a provider established in Iowa City, Iowa with a medical specialization in Emergency Medicine. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1730617812 assigned on June 2017. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207P00000X with license number R-10939 (IA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 8 years ago.
- NPI
- 1730617812
- Provider Name
- DR. BENJAMIN CHRISTIANS DO
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 200 HAWKINS DR DEPT OF IOWA CITY, IA 52242
- Location Phone
- (319) 356-2233
- Location Fax
- (319) 384-6511
- Mailing Address
- 200 HAWKINS DR DEPT OF IOWA CITY, IA 52242
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 06-01-2017
- Last Update Date
- 06-01-2017
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Emergency Medicine
- Taxonomy Code
- 207P00000X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- R-10939
- License State
- IA
- Taxonomy Description
- An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- Medica Individual Choice Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits - HMO
- Medica Individual Choice Bronze HSA - EPO
- Medica Individual Choice Bronze Share - EPO
- Medica Individual Choice Bronze Share - HMO
- Medica Individual Choice Expanded Bronze Standard - EPO
- Medica Individual Choice Expanded Bronze Standard - HMO
- Medica Individual Choice Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits - EPO
- Medica Individual Choice Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits - HMO
- Medica Individual Choice Gold Share - EPO
- Medica Individual Choice Gold Share - HMO
- Medica Individual Choice Gold Standard - EPO
- Medica Individual Choice Gold Standard - HMO
- Medica Individual Choice Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits - EPO
- Medica Individual Choice Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits - HMO
- Medica Individual Choice Silver Share - EPO
- Medica Individual Choice Silver Share - HMO
- Medica Individual Choice Silver Standard - EPO
- Medica Individual Choice Silver Standard - HMO
- Medica Insure Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits - EPO
- Medica Insure Bronze Premier - EPO
- Wellmark Bronze HDHP HMO HSA Qualified - HMO
- Wellmark Bronze Traditional HMO - HMO
- Wellmark Gold Traditional HMO - HMO
- Wellmark Silver Traditional HMO - HMO
- Wellmark Standard Bronze HMO - HMO
- Wellmark Standard Gold HMO - HMO
- Wellmark Standard Silver HMO - HMO
- Wellmark Bronze HDHP EPO HSA Qualified - EPO
- Wellmark Bronze Traditional EPO - EPO
- Wellmark Gold Traditional EPO - EPO
- Wellmark Silver Traditional EPO - EPO
- Wellmark Standard Bronze EPO - EPO
- Wellmark Standard Gold EPO - EPO
- Wellmark Standard Silver EPO - EPO
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Benjamin Christians is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity
Emergency department visit for problem of high severity
Emergency department visit for problem of moderate severity
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
This service was performed 56 times for 56 patientsAn emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
This service was performed 252 times for 246 patientsAn emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
This service was performed 70 times for 69 patientsPhysician Visit Costs
The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.
For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.
The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 52242 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99203
- Average New Patient Price $81.84
- Minimum New Patient Price $52.96
- Maximum New Patient Price $161.4
- Average New Patient Copayment $20.46
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.24
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $40.35
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214
- Average Established Patient Price $94.05
- Minimum Established Patient Price $16.91
- Maximum Established Patient Price $131.98
- Average Established Patient Copayment $23.51
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.22
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $32.99
* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.
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NPI Validation Check Digit Calculation
The following table explains the step by step NPI number validation process using the ISO standard Luhn algorithm.
| Start with the original NPI number, the last digit is the check digit and is not used in the calculation. | |||||||||
| 1 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 2 |
| Step 1: Double the value of the alternate digits, beginning with the rightmost digit. | |||||||||
| 2 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 14 | 8 | 2 | |
| Step 2: Add all the doubled and unaffected individual digits from step 1 plus the constant number 24. | |||||||||
| 2 + 7 + 6 + 0 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 4 + 8 + 2 + 24 = 58 | |||||||||
| Step 3: Subtract the total obtained in step 2 from the next higher number ending in zero, the result is the check digit. | |||||||||
| 60 - 58 = 2 | 2 | ||||||||
The NPI number 1730617812 is valid because the calculated check digit 2 using the Luhn validation algorithm matches the last digit of the original NPI number.
Other Providers at the Same Location
The following 20 providers are registered at the same or nearby location.
| NPI | Name / Type | Taxonomy | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1043599103 | HANI ASSOUM M.D. Individual | Orthopaedic Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine) | 200 HAWKINS DR DEPT OF 01017 JPP IOWA CITY, IA 52242 (319) 353-6883 |
| 1942442231 | ALINA VALENTINA DUMITRESCU MD Individual | Ophthalmology | 200 HAWKINS DR DEPT OF IOWA CITY, IA 52242 (319) 354-4459 |
| 1457889354 | MOTHANA MOUFFAQ SAAD ELDINE MD Individual | Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology) | 200 HAWKINS DR DEPT OF IOWA CITY, IA 52242 (319) 356-3444 |
| 1134657679 | HASHIM SULTAN CHAUDHRY Individual | Internal Medicine | 200 HAWKINS DR DEPT OF IOWA CITY, IA 52242 (319) 384-7788 |
| 1326483637 | MARISOL ELIS SEPULVEDA D.O. Individual | Preventive Medicine (Occupational Medicine) | 200 HAWKINS DR DEPT OF IOWA CITY, IA 52242 (808) 586-2890 |
| 1487184321 | DR. STEPHANIE DANIELLE IVINS MD Individual | Internal Medicine | 200 HAWKINS DR DEPT OF IOWA CITY, IA 52242 (319) 467-2000 |
| 1992208938 | ELIZABETH ANN HYNEK ARNP Individual | Nurse Practitioner (Family) | 200 HAWKINS DR DEPT OF IOWA CITY, IA 52242 (319) 356-1014 |
| 1932582970 | DR. SHWETA PARITOSH KUKRETY MBBS Individual | Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease) | 200 HAWKINS DR DEPT OF IOWA CITY, IA 52242 (319) 356-1015 |
| 1487151692 | QIUJUN YU MD, PHD Individual | Internal Medicine | 200 HAWKINS DR DEPT OF IOWA CITY, IA 52242 (319) 467-2000 |
| 1952892549 | DR. MICHAEL ELIAS KRITIKOS MD Individual | Neurological Surgery | 200 HAWKINS DR DEPT OF IOWA CITY, IA 52242 (319) 356-2237 |
| 1780175281 | DR. TREVOR ROBERT GULBRANDSEN MD Individual | Orthopaedic Surgery | 200 HAWKINS DR DEPT OF IOWA CITY, IA 52242 (319) 356-2223 |
| 1598256422 | MEGAN MILLER MD Individual | Pediatrics | 200 HAWKINS DR DEPT OF IOWA CITY, IA 52242 (319) 384-7888 |
| 1720571490 | RYAN LANCE DENSMORE Individual | Anesthesiology | 200 HAWKINS DR DEPT OF IOWA CITY, IA 52242 (319) 356-2210 |
| 1952840092 | DR. CARLOS MANUEL ALVAREZ M.D. Individual | Neurological Surgery | 200 HAWKINS DR DEPT OF IOWA CITY, IA 52242 (800) 777-8442 |
| 1538509799 | SAMI AL KASAB M.D. Individual | Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology) | 200 HAWKINS DR DEPT OF IOWA CITY, IA 52242 (319) 384-9663 |
| 1437645884 | HILDUR JONSDOTTIR MD Individual | Internal Medicine | 200 HAWKINS DR DEPT OF IOWA CITY, IA 52242 (319) 467-2000 |
| 1922584622 | DR. HAMZEH MOHAMMAD FARRAJ MD Individual | Transplant Surgery | 200 HAWKINS DR DEPT OF IOWA CITY, IA 52242 (319) 594-2650 |
| 1356821110 | DR. RHYS KAVANAGH MD Individual | Surgery | 200 HAWKINS DR DEPT OF IOWA CITY, IA 52242 (319) 356-2902 |
| 1073075800 | DR. KYLE WILLIAM FREISCHLAG MD Individual | Surgery | 200 HAWKINS DR DEPT OF IOWA CITY, IA 52242 (319) 356-2902 |
| 1205499159 | OSAMA TARABICHI Individual | Otolaryngology | 200 HAWKINS DR DEPT OF IOWA CITY, IA 52242 (908) 400-8984 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1730617812, enumerated in the NPI registry as an "individual" on June 01, 2017
The provider is located at 200 Hawkins Dr Dept Of Iowa City, Ia 52242 and the phone number is (319) 356-2233
The provider's speciality is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medica, Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc. and. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to make sure your health plan is currently accepted.
Yes, as of June 20, 2025 the provider is registered in PECOS and is eligible to order health care services or supplies for Medicare patients. If you are a beneficiary the provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
Medicare beneficiaries should expect a typical cost of $81.84 with an average copayment of $20.46 for new patient appointments. Established patients should expect a typical charge of $94.05 and an average copayment of 23.51. Please review your insurance plan or contact the provider directly to determine your specific costs.
The most common procedures or services performed by this practitioner are: Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity, Emergency department visit for problem of high severity and Emergency department visit for problem of moderate severity.
This NPI record was last updated on June 01, 2017. To officially update your NPI information contact the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) at 1-800-465-3203 (NPI Toll-Free) or by email at [email protected].
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