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Deborah Christensen, ARNP, FNP

Accepting New Patients

(44 Ratings)

Specializes in: Vascular Surgery and Family Medicine

Professional interests include: pressure ulcers (bedsores), limb preservation, diabetic ulcers

801 Broadway Suite 500
Seattle, WA 98122

(206) 215-5921

Deborah Christensen, ARNP, FNP is a nurse in Seattle, WA specializing in vascular surgery and family medicine. Deborah Christensen, ARNP, FNP is affiliated with Swedish Medical Center, Providence and Swedish Health Services.

Office Locations

540 16th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98122

(206) 320-2492

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Providence

801 Broadway Suite 500
Seattle, WA 98122

(206) 215-5921

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Some issues Deborah Christensen, ARNP, FNP can help you with:

Pressure Ulcers (Bedsores)

Commonly referred to as bedsores, pressure ulcers or pressure sores are areas of injured skin that result from staying in one position for a long period of time. Being bedridden or confined to a wheelchair puts a person at a high risk of developing such sores. The most commonly affected sites are the buttocks, hips, lower back, shoulder blade and spine areas, and backs of arms and legs. A pressure ulcer typically starts out as tender, reddish skin and may turn into a shallow wound that appears like a blister. At the next stage, it becomes a deep wound with yellowish dead tissue and some exposed fat. The most severe pressure ulcers are large wounds with dark dead tissue and exposed muscle or bone. Early detection and treatment are crucial as ulcers tend to develop rapidly and cause infections that could eventually lead to organ failure.

Mild sores may heal on their own when pressure on the affected area is reduced. This can be accomplished by simply repositioning the body every hour. If the sores are painful or infected, medications such as pain relievers and antibiotics may be prescribed. Cleaning the wound and changing dressings regularly also help the healing process. Severe pressure ulcers, on the other hand, may require surgery, which involves removal of any damaged, infected, or dead tissue and closing the wound. Wound closure can be achieved either by stitching the skin edges together or by using a flap of the patient's own tissue.

If a patient needs to have pressure ulcer surgery, they will likely be on bedrest for a few weeks to allow the wound to heal completely. The patient and their family members will be given instructions on positioning and transfer techniques to help keep pressure off the wound. When the doctor thinks the patient is ready, he or she will give the patient special exercises to help them regain their range of motion. To prevent the recurrence of ulcers, patients or their caregivers should be diligent about changing positions regularly, observing for early signs of new pressure sores, and replacing any worn-out mattresses or cushions.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Deborah Christensen, ARNP, FNP in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

sclerotherapy for varicose veins

skin substitute grafting

In 2023, Deborah Christensen, ARNP, FNP performed more sclerotherapy for varicose veins, and skin substitute grafting procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Washington.

Top 25%

By Volume:

excisional debridement

In 2013, Deborah Christensen, ARNP, FNP performed more excisional debridement procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Washington.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Deborah Christensen, ARNP, FNP treated as a nurse in Seattle, WA during 2015 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Deborah Christensen, ARNP, FNP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	92
lab tests	13

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Deborah Christensen, ARNP, FNP.

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	110

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	144
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	66
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Deborah Christensen, ARNP, FNP in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Deborah Christensen, ARNP, FNP treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	23
Dementia	13
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Deborah Christensen, ARNP, FNP treated as a nurse in Seattle, WA during 2016 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Deborah Christensen, ARNP, FNP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	173
preventive care	11
vaccines	11

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Deborah Christensen, ARNP, FNP.

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	103

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	148
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	15
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Deborah Christensen, ARNP, FNP in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Deborah Christensen, ARNP, FNP treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	26
Dementia	9
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Deborah Christensen, ARNP, FNP treated as a nurse in Seattle, WA during 2017 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Deborah Christensen, ARNP, FNP for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	42
doctor visit	585
excision	42

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Deborah Christensen, ARNP, FNP.

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	134

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	199
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	56
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Deborah Christensen, ARNP, FNP in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Deborah Christensen, ARNP, FNP treated during 2017 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	39
Dementia	17
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Deborah Christensen, ARNP, FNP treated as a nurse in Seattle, WA during 2018 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision, reconstructive surgery and plastic surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Deborah Christensen, ARNP, FNP for Medicare patients.

compression therapy	17
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	177
doctor visit	546
excision	177
immobilization	17
plastic surgery procedures	73
reconstructive surgery	73
tissue transfer	73
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	73

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Deborah Christensen, ARNP, FNP.

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	141

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	213
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	63
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Deborah Christensen, ARNP, FNP in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Deborah Christensen, ARNP, FNP treated during 2018 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	39
Dementia	16
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Deborah Christensen, ARNP, FNP treated as a nurse in Seattle, WA during 2019 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision, reconstructive surgery and plastic surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Deborah Christensen, ARNP, FNP for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	218
doctor visit	364
excision	218
plastic surgery procedures	45
reconstructive surgery	45
tissue transfer	45
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	45

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Deborah Christensen, ARNP, FNP.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	0

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	160
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	58
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Deborah Christensen, ARNP, FNP in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Deborah Christensen, ARNP, FNP treated during 2019 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	39
Dementia	18
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Deborah Christensen, ARNP, FNP treated as a nurse in Seattle, WA during 2020 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Deborah Christensen, ARNP, FNP for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	184
doctor visit	336
excision	184

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Deborah Christensen, ARNP, FNP.

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	145

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	192
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	23
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	55
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Deborah Christensen, ARNP, FNP in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Deborah Christensen, ARNP, FNP treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	40
Dementia	17
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Deborah Christensen, ARNP, FNP treated as a nurse in Seattle, WA during 2021 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision, minimally invasive procedures and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Deborah Christensen, ARNP, FNP for Medicare patients.

ablation	18
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	133
doctor visit	269
excision	133
injections	18
minimally invasive procedures	18
vascular procedures	18

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Deborah Christensen, ARNP, FNP.

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	104

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	154
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	35
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Deborah Christensen, ARNP, FNP in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Deborah Christensen, ARNP, FNP treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	41
Dementia	19
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Deborah Christensen, ARNP, FNP treated as a nurse in Seattle, WA during 2022 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision, reconstructive surgery and plastic surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Deborah Christensen, ARNP, FNP for Medicare patients.

ablation	15
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	141
doctor visit	342
excision	141
injections	15
minimally invasive procedures	15
plastic surgery procedures	73
reconstructive surgery	73
tissue transfer	73
vascular procedures	15
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	73

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Deborah Christensen, ARNP, FNP.

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	120

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	171
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	45
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Deborah Christensen, ARNP, FNP in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Deborah Christensen, ARNP, FNP treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	33
Dementia	11
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Deborah Christensen, ARNP, FNP treated as a nurse in Seattle, WA during 2023 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision, reconstructive surgery and plastic surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Deborah Christensen, ARNP, FNP for Medicare patients.

ablation	21
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	101
doctor visit	268
excision	101
injections	21
minimally invasive procedures	21
plastic surgery procedures	87
reconstructive surgery	87
tissue transfer	87
vascular procedures	21
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	87

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Deborah Christensen, ARNP, FNP.

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	118

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	169
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	57
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Deborah Christensen, ARNP, FNP in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Deborah Christensen, ARNP, FNP treated during 2023 were hypertension, high cholesterol, heart failure and depression.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	26
Dementia	13
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Deborah Christensen, ARNP, FNP for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Deborah Christensen, ARNP, FNP treated as a nurse in Seattle, WA were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision, plastic surgery procedures and wound repair (e.g. stitches).

ablation	18
compression therapy	17
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	142
doctor visit	330
excision	142
immobilization	17
injections	18
lab tests	13
minimally invasive procedures	18
plastic surgery procedures	69
preventive care	11
reconstructive surgery	69
tissue transfer	69
vaccines	11
vascular procedures	18
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	69

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Deborah Christensen, ARNP, FNP.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	108

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	16
Asian / Pacific Islander	8
Non-Hispanic White	172
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	63
85 and over	42
Less than 65	28
65 to 74	75

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Deborah Christensen, ARNP, FNP From 2015 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Deborah Christensen, ARNP, FNP treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	22
Cancer	11
Dementia	14

Education & Training

She is certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), Family Nurse Practitioner and has a state license in Washington.

Board Certification: American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), Family Nurse Practitioner

Licensed In: Washington

Affiliations & Hospitals

Deborah Christensen, ARNP, FNP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Swedish Medical Center

Providence

Swedish Health Services

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Deborah Christensen, ARNP, FNP appears to accept the following insurance providers: Humana PPO, Aetna PPO, Wellcare Medicare (HMO), CIGNA PPO, Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, Interplan PPO, TriWest, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, United Healthcare Medicaid, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), United Healthcare PPO, Providence, Humana HMO, First Health, WellPoint, Kaiser Permanente, Aetna Medicare PPO, Carelon PPO, Ambetter Cascade Select, Ambetter Cascade Care, Premera, Evernorth PPO, Seven Corners, First Choice PPO and Regence BlueShield of Washington PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Deborah Christensen, ARNP, FNP accepts the following insurance providers:

Humana PPO

Aetna PPO

Wellcare Medicare (HMO)

CIGNA PPO

Medicare Advantage

Humana Medicare Advantage

Interplan PPO

TriWest

United Healthcare

TRICARE

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

United Healthcare Medicaid

OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health)

United Healthcare PPO

Providence

Humana HMO

First Health

WellPoint

Kaiser Permanente

Aetna Medicare PPO

Carelon PPO

Ambetter Cascade Select

Ambetter Cascade Care

Premera

Evernorth PPO

Seven Corners

First Choice PPO

Regence BlueShield of Washington PPO

Ratings & Reviews

Deborah Christensen, ARNP, FNP has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 44 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Deborah Christensen, ARNP, FNP from all over the web to help you find the right in Seattle, WA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Deborah Christensen, ARNP, FNP. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Organogenesis Inc.	$47 PuraPly $47

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$47

Biography

Ms. Deborah Christensen's specialties are family medicine and vascular surgery. She practices in Seattle, WA. Ms. Christensen is especially interested in diabetic ulcers, pressure ulcers (bedsores), and limb preservation. On average, patients gave her a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). HealthSmart, Coventry, and CIGNA Plans are among the insurance carriers that Ms. Christensen honors. She is professionally affiliated with Providence and Swedish Medical Center. She welcomes new patients at her office inSeattle, WA as reported by Doctor.com.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Deborah Christensen, ARNP, FNP in 2023

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Deborah Christensen, ARNP, FNP From 2015 - 2023

Education & Training

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Insurance Information

Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

Biography

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