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Dr. Bruce Robert Christen, M.D.

Occupational Medicine Physician in Bremerton, WA · enumerated 2005.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1518957653

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)

Name Dr. Bruce Robert Christen

Credential M.D.

Sex Male

Practice address 1 Boone Rd, Bremerton, WA, 98312

Phone (360) 782-3300

Enumeration date Oct 27, 2005

Last updated in NPPES May 4, 2023

Taxonomy & licenses

202C00000X Independent Medical Examiner Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License MD00028597 (WA) Secondary

2083X0100X Occupational Medicine Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License MD00028597 (WA) Primary

MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier	Type	State	Issuer
6496CH	Other	-	REGENCE
229481	Other	WA	LABOR & INDUSTRIES IME
229366	Other	WA	LABOR & INDUSTRIES
8514945	Medicaid	WA	-
7798169	Other	-	AETNA

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Bruce Christen is registered in NPPES with the primary taxonomy of Occupational Medicine Physician. The taxonomy code describes the provider's classification and area of specialization for claims and credentialing.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2023-05-04.