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Dr. Wayne A. Christenson, DO

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(Wayne Christenson, DO)

(82 Ratings)

Specializes in: Family Medicine

Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

2550 W Main Street
Lowell, MI 49331

(616) 252-5600

Dr. Wayne A. Christenson, DO is a family medicine practitioner in Lowell, MI specializing in family medicine. He graduated from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Wayne A. Christenson, DO is affiliated with University of Michigan Health-West and University of Michigan Health-West Lowell Health Center.

Office Locations

University of Michigan Health-West

2550 W Main Street
Lowell, MI 49331

(616) 252-5600

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Wayne A. Christenson, DO in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

urinalysis

In 2023, Dr. Wayne A. Christenson, DO had a list price for urinalysis that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Michigan. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

A1C test

glycated protein test

In 2023, Dr. Wayne A. Christenson, DO had a list price for A1C test, and glycated protein test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Michigan. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

lab tests

urinalysis

By Affordability:

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Michigan, Dr. Wayne A. Christenson, DO performed more lab tests, and urinalysis procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for blood tests, diabetes management, diabetes screening, and lab tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wayne A. Christenson, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner in Lowell, MI during 2012 were preventive care, vaccines, X-rays and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wayne A. Christenson, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	303
lab tests	15
musculoskeletal imaging	11
preventive care	35
thoracic (chest) imaging	20
vaccines	35
X-rays	31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wayne A. Christenson, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner in Lowell, MI during 2013 were preventive care, lab tests, vaccines and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wayne A. Christenson, DO for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	17
doctor visit	320
lab tests	55
musculoskeletal imaging	11
preventive care	66
thoracic (chest) imaging	28
vaccines	49
X-rays	39

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wayne A. Christenson, DO.

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	108

**Age**
From 65 to 74	87
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	20
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wayne A. Christenson, DO in 2013

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wayne A. Christenson, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner in Lowell, MI during 2014 were preventive care, lab tests, vaccines and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wayne A. Christenson, DO for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	17
doctor visit	316
lab tests	64
preventive care	76
thoracic (chest) imaging	33
vaccines	59
X-rays	33

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wayne A. Christenson, DO.

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	104

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	180
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	18
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wayne A. Christenson, DO in 2014

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wayne A. Christenson, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner in Lowell, MI during 2015 were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wayne A. Christenson, DO for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	27
doctor visit	346
lab tests	67
preventive care	121
thoracic (chest) imaging	36
vaccines	94
X-rays	36

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wayne A. Christenson, DO.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	216

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	336
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	170
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	36
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wayne A. Christenson, DO in 2015

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wayne A. Christenson, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner in Lowell, MI during 2016 were lab tests, preventive care, vaccines and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wayne A. Christenson, DO for Medicare patients.

blood draw	15
diabetes management	31
doctor visit	335
lab tests	75
preventive care	68
thoracic (chest) imaging	20
vaccines	37
X-rays	20

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wayne A. Christenson, DO.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	108

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	24
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wayne A. Christenson, DO in 2016

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	34
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wayne A. Christenson, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner in Lowell, MI during 2017 were preventive care, vaccines and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wayne A. Christenson, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	290
lab tests	24
preventive care	33
vaccines	33

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wayne A. Christenson, DO.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	90

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	20
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wayne A. Christenson, DO in 2017

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	25
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wayne A. Christenson, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner in Lowell, MI during 2018 were lab tests, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wayne A. Christenson, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	419
lab tests	38
preventive care	36
vaccines	36

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wayne A. Christenson, DO.

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	90

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	24
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wayne A. Christenson, DO in 2018

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wayne A. Christenson, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner in Lowell, MI during 2019 were lab tests, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wayne A. Christenson, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	416
lab tests	31
preventive care	27
vaccines	27

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wayne A. Christenson, DO.

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	77

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	26
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wayne A. Christenson, DO in 2019

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wayne A. Christenson, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner in Lowell, MI during 2020 were preventive care, vaccines and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wayne A. Christenson, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	294
lab tests	17
preventive care	32
vaccines	32

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wayne A. Christenson, DO.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	156
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	25
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wayne A. Christenson, DO in 2020

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wayne A. Christenson, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner in Lowell, MI during 2021 were lab tests, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wayne A. Christenson, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	341
lab tests	30
preventive care	20
vaccines	20

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wayne A. Christenson, DO.

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	255
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	38
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wayne A. Christenson, DO in 2021

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	21
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wayne A. Christenson, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner in Lowell, MI during 2022 were lab tests, preventive care, vaccines and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wayne A. Christenson, DO for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	19
doctor visit	331
lab tests	47
preventive care	40
vaccines	21

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wayne A. Christenson, DO.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	67

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	154
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	83
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	20
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wayne A. Christenson, DO in 2022

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wayne A. Christenson, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Wayne A. Christenson, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner in Lowell, MI were preventive care, lab tests, vaccines and X-rays.

blood draw	15
diabetes management	22
doctor visit	337
lab tests	42
musculoskeletal imaging	11
preventive care	50
thoracic (chest) imaging	27
vaccines	40
X-rays	31

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wayne A. Christenson, DO.

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	98
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	42
85 and over	22
Less than 65	35
65 to 74	88

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wayne A. Christenson, DO From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Wayne A. Christenson, DO treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Dementia	4
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Wayne A. Christenson, DO graduated from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed residency at Sparrow Hospital. He is certified by the Board Certification: American Osteopathic Association - null and has a state license in Michigan.

Medical School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency: Sparrow Hospital

Board Certification: Board Certification: American Osteopathic Association - null

Licensed In: Michigan

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Wayne A. Christenson, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University of Michigan Health-West

University of Michigan Health-West Lowell Health Center

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Wayne A. Christenson, DO has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.94 out of 5 stars based on 82 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Wayne A. Christenson, DO from all over the web to help you find the right in Lowell, MI.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Wayne A. Christenson, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Novo Nordisk Inc	$378 Victoza $204	Tresiba $94	Saxenda $39	NovoLog $29	NovoLog Mix 70 30 $12
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$307 SYMBICORT $185	FARXIGA $51	BYDUREON PEN $25	SEROQUEL XR $14	ONGLYZA $14	Other $18
Pfizer Inc.	$272 ELIQUIS $113	CHANTIX $55	VIAGRA $51	LYRICA $16	PREVNAR - 13 $13	Other $24
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$194 TANZEUM $67	ANORO $24	FLOVENT $23	BREO $12	$69
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$192 TOUJEO $124	LANTUS $57	AFREZZA $12
Other	$966 LATUDA $93	VYVANSE $66	Vesicare $55	GLYXAMBI $47	Contrave $37	Other $668

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,283
Education	$27

Biography

Dr. Wayne Christenson is a physician who specializes in family medicine. Patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). His professional affiliations include the University of Michigan Health-West and Metropolitan Hospital. According to Yext, Dr. Christenson is currently accepting new patients at his office in Lowell, MI. His education and training includes medical school at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and residency at Sparrow Hospital.