Psychiatrist | 15+ years experience

Desire Christensen, MD

200 Hawkins Dr, Dept Of Psychiatry, Iowa City, Iowa, 52242

About Desire Christensen

Desire Christensen is a psychiatrist based in Iowa City, Iowa with 15 years of experience in Psychiatry. She completed her graduation in 2011. She is also affiliated with hospitals like She accepts the Medicare-approved amount. Patients will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. Active license number of Desire Christensen is R-10667 for Psychiatry in Iowa. Her current practice location is 200 Hawkins Dr, Dept Of Psychiatry, Iowa City. Patients can contact her at 319-353-6314. Desire Christensen, MD, specializes in Psychiatry and her NPI number (Unique professional ID assigned by NPPES) is 1083064216.

Desire Christensen specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.

Practice Information

Desire Christensen's specialty, credentials, practice address, contact phone number and fax are as below. Patients can call on the below given phone number for appointment.

Provider Name Desire Christensen
Specialization Psychiatry
Credentials MD
Accepts Medicare Assignment Yes
Experience 15+ years
Graduation Year 2011
Gender Female
Practice Address: 200 Hawkins Dr, Dept Of Psychiatry
Iowa City, IA - 52242

Professional Identification Codes

NPI number stands for National Provider Identifier which is a unique 10-digit identification number issued to healthcare providers in the United States by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). NPI details are as mentioned below.

PAC ID 4688967979
Enrollment ID I20210622000256
NPI Number1083064216
NPI Enumeration Date: 19 Jun, 2016
NPI Last Update On: 17 Jul, 2018

Medical Licenses:

Healthcare professionals can hold one or more medical licenses for different specialties in the same state or different states. Related medical licenses for Desire Christensen are as mentioned below.

License NumberSpecializationStateStatus
R-10667Psychiatry IowaPrimary

Hospital Affiliation

Doctors are affiliated to many hospitals whom they worked with in the past or are presently working with. One doctor can be affiliated to four to five hospitals at a time.
Hospital Name (CCN) StateHospital Type
(520002)Stevens point, WIAcute Care Hospital

Mailing Address

Business mailing address can be used for mailing purpose only, for visiting purpose patients need to refer above mentioned Practice address.

Desire Christensen
1001 Pennsylvania Ave,
Ottumwa, IA - 52501-2186
Phone: 641-684-3400
Fax: 641-683-2810

Book an Appointment with Desire Christensen

To schedule an appointment, contact Desire Christensen at 200 Hawkins Dr, Dept Of Psychiatry, Iowa City, Iowa or call the phone number listed below.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Below are some commonly asked questions about Desire Christensen:

Desire Christensen is a psychiatrist specializing in Psychiatry. She specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.

Desire Christensen has approximately 15 years of experience in Psychiatry.

Yes, Desire Christensen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning the provider participates in Medicare and accepts Medicare-approved amounts for eligible services.

Yes, Desire Christensen is currently accepting new patients. To schedule an appointment, contact the office directly and schedule an appointment.
*Availability may change. Please contact the office directly to ask about appointments.

Desire Christensen practices at 200 Hawkins Dr, Dept Of Psychiatry, Iowa City, Iowa, 52242.

To schedule an appointment with Desire Christensen, please contact the office at 319-353-6314.

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**Data of this site is collected from Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and NPPES. Last updated on 14 September, 2026.