Dr. Robert Merrill Christiansen
Dr. Robert M. Christiansen
Last updated: Nov 12, 2021

Dr. Robert M. Christiansen

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 43 years
  • Graduated from: University Of Utah School Of Medicine
  • Graduation year: 1978
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1114991841

Dr. Robert M. Christiansen M.D.

Ophthalmologist

He is located at U Of U Department Of Ophthalmology Moran Eye Center 65 Mario Capecchi Drive in Salt Lake City, UT 84132. Can help patients with the following: Double Vision, Eye Floaters, Keratoconus, Lazy Eye, Scleritis, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114991841. Appointment can be made via the phone number (801) 581-2352. He is affiliated with 3 practices and 1 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. Robert Merrill Christiansen, being an ophthalmologist, 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. Robert M. Christiansen.

  • Astigmatism
  • Binocular Dysfunction (BVD)
  • Blepharitis
  • Blindness
  • Cataracts
  • Chalazion
  • Color Blindness
  • Corneal Disease
  • Corneal Ulcer
  • Crossed Eyes
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Double Vision
  • Dry Eyes
  • Esotropia
  • Exotropia
  • Eye Floaters
  • Eye Strain
  • Farsightedness
  • Glaucoma
  • Herpes of the Eye
  • Hypertropia
  • Keratitis
  • Keratoconus
  • LASIK
  • Lazy Eye
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Nearsightedness
  • Oculomotor Dysfunction
  • Optic Neuritis
  • Pink Eye
  • Presbyopia
  • Retinal Detachment
  • Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
  • Scleritis
  • Sty
  • Subconjunctival Hemorrhage
  • Tunnel Vision
  • Usher Syndrome
  • Uveitis

Procedures Performed by Dr. Robert M. Christiansen

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Robert M. Christiansen as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

Select Health

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 17 plans from Select Health
Select Health plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Med Benchmark Expanded Bronze Select Copay Plan HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Med Benchmark Expanded Bronze Standardized Plan HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Med Benchmark Gold Standardized Plan HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Med Benchmark Platinum HMO · Platinum Preferred Accepting new patients
Med Benchmark Platinum Standardized Plan HMO · Platinum Preferred Accepting new patients
Med Benchmark Silver 6000 Medical Deductible w/Vision HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Med Benchmark Silver Standardized Plan HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Med Gold 1500 Medical Deductible HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Value Benchmark Expanded Bronze Select Copay Plan HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Value Benchmark Gold Standardized Plan HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Value Benchmark Platinum HMO · Platinum Preferred Accepting new patients
Value Benchmark Platinum Standardized Plan HMO · Platinum Preferred Accepting new patients
Value Benchmark Silver 5900 Medical Deductible HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Value Benchmark Silver Standardized Plan HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Value Expanded Bronze 6900 Medical Deductible HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Value Gold 1500 Medical Deductible HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Value Silver 3000 Medical Deductible HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

University of Utah Health Plans

Network data as of Sep 14, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 12 plans from University of Utah Health Plans
University of Utah Health Plans plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Healthy Premier Bronze HSA EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Healthy Premier Expanded Bronze Standard EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Healthy Premier Gold Copay Office Visits EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Healthy Premier Gold Standard EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Healthy Premier Silver Copay Office Visits EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Healthy Premier Silver Standard EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
U Health Plus Bronze EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
U Health Plus Expanded Bronze Standard EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
U Health Plus Gold EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
U Health Plus Gold Standard EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
U Health Plus Silver EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
U Health Plus Silver Standard EPO · Silver Preferred 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. Robert M. Christiansen 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. Robert M. Christiansen is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Ophthalmology .

Medicare practice location(s) (city/state/zip only, as reported to Medicare):

  • SALT LAKE CITY, UT, 84103-2891

Bills through: University Of Utah Adult Services

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

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Graduated in 1978

Affiliated practices

University of Utah Health
417 South Wakara Way
Salt Lake City, 84108 UT
(801) 581-3506
Farmington Health Center - University of Utah Health
165 North University Avenue
Farmington, 84025 UT
(801) 213-3200
Moran Eye Center
65 South Mario Capecchi Drive
Salt Lake City, 84132 UT
(801) 585-6641

Affiliated hospitals

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
50 NORTH MEDICAL DRIVE
SALT LAKE CITY, 84132 UT
(801) 581-2121

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Questions & Answers

Has Dr. Robert Merrill Christiansen affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. Robert Merrill Christiansen is affiliated with UNIVERSITY OF UTAH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS.

What conditions does Dr. Robert Merrill Christiansen treat?

Dr. Robert Merrill Christiansen provides treatment for Double Vision, Eye Floaters, Keratoconus, Lazy Eye, Scleritis, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage. For the full list see this list.

Does Dr. Robert Merrill Christiansen have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Robert Merrill Christiansen is affiliated with University of Utah Health. For the full list of practices see this list.

Where can you meet with Dr. Robert Merrill Christiansen?

Dr. Robert Merrill Christiansen's office is located at U Of U Department Of Ophthalmology Moran Eye Center 65 Mario Capecchi Drive in Salt Lake City, UT 84132.

Does Dr. Robert Merrill Christiansen accept patients with Select Health?

Yes, Dr. Robert Merrill Christiansen is listed in-network for Select Health through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.