Dr. Alan R. Christensen
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 24 years
- Graduation year: 1997
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1023097565
Dr. Alan R. Christensen MD
Surgeon
He is located at 901 4th Street Northwest in Watertown, SD 57201. Can help patients with the following: Cancer, Cyst, Enlarged Spleen, Heart Disease, Hernia, Ulcerative Colitis. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023097565. Appointment can be made via the phone number (605) 886-8471. He is affiliated with 1 practices and 3 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Alan R. Christensen, being an surgeon, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Alan R. Christensen.
- Achalasia
- Anal Fissure
- Appendicitis
- Boils
- Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Crohn's Disease
- Cyst
- Diverticulosis
- Enlarged Spleen
- Esophageal Cancer
- Gallstones
- Gangrene
- Heart Disease
- Hemorrhoids
- Hernia
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Lymphedema
- Pancreatitis
- Peptic Ulcer
- Pilonidal Cyst
- Sebaceous Cyst
- Ulcerative Colitis
Procedures Performed by Dr. Alan R. Christensen
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Alan R. Christensen as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Wellmark of South Dakota, Inc.
Network data as of Sep 8, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 7 plans from Wellmark of South Dakota, Inc.
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellmark Bronze HDHP EPO HSA Qualified (2 plan variants) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Bluerx Essentials | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Bronze Traditional EPO (2 plan variants) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Bluerx Essentials | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Gold Traditional EPO (2 plan variants) | EPO · Gold | Bluerx Essentials | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Silver Traditional EPO (2 plan variants) | EPO · Silver | Bluerx Essentials | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Standard Bronze EPO (2 plan variants) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Bluerx Essentials | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Standard Gold EPO (2 plan variants) | EPO · Gold | Bluerx Essentials | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Standard Silver EPO (2 plan variants) | EPO · Silver | Bluerx Essentials | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Alan R. Christensen is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Alan R. Christensen is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - General Surgery .
Bills through: Sanford Clinic
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Sep 29, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Lifecell | $1318 |
Other
| Travel and Lodging | $1157 |
| Food and Beverage | $162 |
Studies
Graduated in 1997
Affiliated hospitals
Looking for more Surgeons?
There are 6 other surgeons in this region.
- Gender: Male
- Address: 901 4th Street Northwest Watertown, 57201, SD
- Gender: Male
- Address: 401 9th Avenue Northwest Watertown, 57201, SD
- Gender: Male
- Address: 401 9th Avenue Northwest Watertown, 57201, SD
- Gender: Male
- Address: 506 1st Avenue Southeast Watertown, 57201, SD
- Gender: Female
- Address: 901 4th Street Northwest Watertown, 57201, SD
- Gender: Male
- Address: 511 14th Avenue Northeast Watertown, 57201, SD
Questions & Answers
Where can you meet with Dr. Alan R. Christensen?
Dr. Alan R. Christensen's office is located at 901 4th Street Northwest in Watertown, SD 57201.
What conditions does Dr. Alan R. Christensen treat?
Dr. Alan R. Christensen provides treatment for Cancer, Cyst, Enlarged Spleen, Heart Disease, Hernia, Ulcerative Colitis. For the full list see this list.
Does Dr. Alan R. Christensen accept patients with Wellmark of South Dakota, Inc.?
Yes, Dr. Alan R. Christensen is listed in-network for Wellmark of South Dakota, Inc. through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Has Dr. Alan R. Christensen affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Alan R. Christensen is affiliated with PRAIRIE LAKES HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, INC. For the full list of hospitals see this list.
Does Dr. Alan R. Christensen have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Alan R. Christensen is affiliated with University Physician.