Dr. Ernie A. Christensen
Last updated: Dec 17, 2024

Dr. Ernie A. Christensen

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 16 years
  • Graduation year: 2005
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1477576718

Dr. Ernie A. Christensen DPT

Physical Therapist

He is located at 815 South Minnesota Avenue in Sioux Falls, SD 57104. Can help patients with the following: Frozen Shoulder, Golfer's Elbow, Herniated Disc, Knee Pain, Rotator Cuff Tear, Sacroiliac Joint Pain. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477576718. Appointment can be made via the phone number (605) 231-5586. He is affiliated with 1 practices.

Conditions treated

Dr. Ernie Christensen, being an physical therapist, 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. Ernie A. Christensen.

  • Arthritis
  • Balance Issues
  • Car Accident Injuries
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Cerebral Palsy (CP)
  • Developmental Delays
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Frozen Shoulder
  • Golfer's Elbow
  • Headache
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Bursitis
  • Hip Replacement
  • Knee Pain
  • Low Back Pain
  • Neck Pain
  • Osteoarthritis (OA)
  • Physical Rehabilitation
  • Post Amputation
  • Rotator Cuff Tear
  • Sacroiliac Joint Pain
  • Sciatica
  • Scoliosis
  • Separated Shoulder
  • Shoulder Bursitis
  • Sprain
  • Sprained Ankle

Procedures Performed by Dr. Ernie A. Christensen

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Ernie A. Christensen as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

Avera Health Plans

Network data as of Jan 23, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 12 plans from Avera Health Plans
Avera Health Plans plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
ConnectPlus $0 Gold (2 plan variants) PPO · Gold Commercial Accepting new patients
ConnectPlus $0 Silver (2 plan variants) PPO · Silver Commercial Accepting new patients
ConnectPlus $10,600 HSA Eligible HDHP (2 plan variants) PPO · Catastrophic Commercial Accepting new patients
ConnectPlus $1800 (2 plan variants) PPO · Gold Commercial Accepting new patients
ConnectPlus $4500 (2 plan variants) PPO · Silver Commercial Accepting new patients
ConnectPlus $6500 HSA Eligible HDHP (2 plan variants) PPO · Expanded Bronze Commercial Accepting new patients
ConnectPlus $7500 HSA Eligible HDHP (2 plan variants) PPO · Expanded Bronze Commercial Accepting new patients
ConnectPlus MyWeighForward $2000 (2 plan variants) PPO · Gold Commercial Accepting new patients
ConnectPlus MyWeighForward $6000 (2 plan variants) PPO · Silver Commercial Accepting new patients
ConnectPlus Standard $2000 (2 plan variants) PPO · Gold Commercial Accepting new patients
ConnectPlus Standard $6000 (2 plan variants) PPO · Silver Commercial Accepting new patients
ConnectPlus Standard $7500 HSA Eligible HDHP (2 plan variants) PPO · Expanded Bronze Commercial Accepting new patients

Sanford Health Plan

Network data as of Sep 16, 2024, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 16 plans from Sanford Health Plan
Sanford Health Plan plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Sanford Individual Simplicity $1,750 PPO · Gold Simplicity Accepting new patients
Sanford Individual Simplicity $3,500 PPO · Silver Simplicity Accepting new patients
Sanford Individual Simplicity $4,750 PPO · Silver Simplicity Accepting new patients
Sanford Individual Simplicity $6,500 PPO · Expanded Bronze Simplicity Accepting new patients
Sanford Individual Simplicity $7,200 HSA Qualified PPO · Expanded Bronze Simplicity Accepting new patients
Sanford Individual Simplicity Standardized $2,000 PPO · Gold Simplicity Accepting new patients
Sanford Individual Simplicity Standardized $6,000 PPO · Silver Simplicity Accepting new patients
Sanford Individual Simplicity Standardized $7,500 PPO · Expanded Bronze Simplicity Accepting new patients
Sanford Individual TRUE $1,750 HMO · Gold Shptrue Accepting new patients
Sanford Individual TRUE $3,500 HMO · Silver Shptrue Accepting new patients
Sanford Individual TRUE $4,750 HMO · Silver Shptrue Accepting new patients
Sanford Individual TRUE $6,500 HMO · Expanded Bronze Shptrue Accepting new patients
Sanford Individual TRUE $7,200 HSA Qualified HMO · Expanded Bronze Shptrue Accepting new patients
Sanford Individual TRUE Standardized $2,000 HMO · Gold Shptrue Accepting new patients
Sanford Individual TRUE Standardized $6,000 HMO · Silver Shptrue Accepting new patients
Sanford Individual TRUE Standardized $7,500 HMO · Expanded Bronze Shptrue Accepting new patients

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.
Wellmark of South Dakota, Inc. plans
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. Ernie A. Christensen is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Ernie A. Christensen is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Physical Therapist In Private Practice .

Bills through: Athletico Ltd

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Studies

Graduated in 2005

Affiliated practices

Accelerated Rehabilitation Centers
8000 Douglas Avenue
Urbandale, 50322 IA
(515) 251-3700

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Questions & Answers

Where can you meet with Dr. Ernie Christensen?

Dr. Ernie Christensen's office is located at 815 South Minnesota Avenue in Sioux Falls, SD 57104.

Does Dr. Ernie Christensen have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Ernie Christensen is affiliated with Accelerated Rehabilitation Centers.

Does Dr. Ernie Christensen accept patients with Wellmark of South Dakota, Inc.?

Yes, Dr. Ernie 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.

What conditions does Dr. Ernie Christensen treat?

Dr. Ernie Christensen provides treatment for Frozen Shoulder, Golfer's Elbow, Herniated Disc, Knee Pain, Rotator Cuff Tear, Sacroiliac Joint Pain. For the full list see this list.