Carl Woodrow Christensen, MD
Addiction Medicine Family Medicine
Carl Woodrow Christensen is an Addiction Medicine Family Medicine specialist based in Ypsilanti, MI with over 47 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: ADDICTION MEDICINE, GYNECOLOGICAL ONCOLOGY
Carl Woodrow Christensen, MD runs an independent addiction medicine family medicine specialist practice in Ypsilanti, MI. Trained at Wayne State University School of Medicine (class of 1979), he has been practicing for over 47 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, mood disorders, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 54% of reporting doctors in Michigan
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 4945dNPPES updated 2012-11-07 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Michigan Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
4870 W Clark Rd Ste 201, Ypsilanti, MI 48197-1104
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better23.33%
Michigan avg: 5.3 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+18.2 pts)
23.33% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88%
Michigan avg: 83.5 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.2 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in MichiganHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
27
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
39
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
523
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $90k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,194 reporting peers in Michigan.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, Mood Disorders, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+31%) — a focus area for this doctor
Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$285 received from industry
13 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Carl Woodrow Christensen's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.71 / 1.00
Moderate vulnerabilityHe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1979
Wayne State University School of Medicine
47 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A family medicine physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of addictions.
Taxonomy: 207QA0401X
Education & Training
Wayne State University School of Medicine (Class of 1979)
Virtual Addiction Medicine Care With Carl Woodrow Christensen
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Carl Woodrow Christensen for blood pressure monitoring, mood disorder follow-ups, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Ypsilanti required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Carl Woodrow Christensen
Dr. Christensen is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Ypsilanti, MI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (734) 434-6600.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Carl Woodrow Christensen
Practice Location
4870 W Clark Rd Ste 201, Ypsilanti, MI 48197-1104
Mailing Address
4870 W Clark Rd Ste 201, Ypsilanti, MI 48197-1104
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