CHRISTOPHER A DARNELL MD
NPI 1245204627
Preventive Medicine - Addiction Medicine in Saint Paul, MN

Active since February 14, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
295 PHALEN BLVD, SAINT PAUL, MN 55130(651) 495-6603 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 4, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 4, 2021, Feb 12, 2020, May 10, 2016 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

About Christopher A Darnell Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

CHRISTOPHER A DARNELL MD (NPI 1245204627) is an individual addiction medicine provider in Saint Paul, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (44312) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Regions Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Saint Paul.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245204627
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2083A0300X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER A DARNELLCredential: MD
Location Address295 PHALEN BLVDSaint Paul, MN 55130-2400
Mailing Address8170 33rd Ave SBloomington, MN 55425-4516 · (952) 967-7175
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSIndiana University School Of MedicineGraduated 1998
Enumeration DateFebruary 14, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 4, 20214 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 4, 2021
NPI 1245204627 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyPreventive Medicine · Addiction MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2083A0300X
License Licensed in MN · 44312
Definition
A physician engaged in the subspecialty practice of Addiction Medicine who specializes in the prevention, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery of persons with the disease of addiction.
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License 44312 (MN)
295 PHALEN BLVD, Saint Paul, MN 55130

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1640 Jackson StSaint Paul, MN 55101-2502 · Phone (651) 254-4786

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid457434600MN

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Christopher A Darnell Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID6305806183
PECOS Enrollment IDI20041015000419
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
73 services32 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
32 services28 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Regions Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Saint Paul, MN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number240106
Location640 Jackson StreetSaint Paul, MN 55101 · Ramsey County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 55130 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$127.61 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $168.28
Typical copayment $31.90 (range $14.00 – $42.07)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$98.61 typical visit price
range $18.32 – $138.04
Typical copayment $24.65 (range $4.58 – $34.51)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Nurse Practitioner
295 PHALEN BLVD
SAINT PAUL, MN 55130
Physical Therapy Assistant
295 PHALEN BLVD
SAINT PAUL, MN 55130
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
295 PHALEN BLVD
SAINT PAUL, MN 55130
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
295 PHALEN BLVD
SAINT PAUL, MN 55130
Physical Therapist
295 PHALEN BLVD
SAINT PAUL, MN 55130
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
295 PHALEN BLVD
SAINT PAUL, MN 55130
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
295 PHALEN BLVD
SAINT PAUL, MN 55130
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Pain Medicine)
295 PHALEN BLVD
SAINT PAUL, MN 55130

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Christopher Darnell's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Darnell is 1245204627. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 14, 2006.

Where is Christopher Darnell located?

Christopher Darnell practices at 295 Phalen Blvd, Saint Paul, MN 55130. The listed phone number is (651) 495-6603.

What is Christopher Darnell's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Preventive Medicine, specializing in Addiction Medicine, with taxonomy code 2083A0300X.

Is Christopher Darnell enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Darnell is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Christopher Darnell accept?

Health plans from HealthPartners and Medica list Christopher Darnell as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Christopher Darnell affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Darnell is affiliated with Regions Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Darnell was last updated on March 4, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.