CHRISTOPHER L OBETZ MD
NPI 1649245507
Emergency Medicine in Minneapolis, MN

Active since February 22, 2006PECOS Enrolled
90.6/100
CMS Quality Rating
2925 CHICAGO AVE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55407(612) 262-5000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 15, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 10, 2022, Nov 10, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Christopher L Obetz Md NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER L OBETZ MD (NPI 1649245507) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (44792) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649245507
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER L OBETZCredential: MD
Location Address2925 CHICAGO AVEMinneapolis, MN 55407-1321
Mailing Address800 E 28th St # Mr 11112Minneapolis, MN 55407-3723 · (612) 863-6590
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateFebruary 22, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 15, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 15, 2022
NPI 1649245507 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License Licensed in MN · 44792
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
2925 CHICAGO AVE, Minneapolis, MN 55407

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid179293800MN

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 (PECOS)

Christopher L Obetz Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 4

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
93 services91 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
74 services70 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
21 services19 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
19 services19 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 55407 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
$85.82 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $168.28
Typical copayment $21.45 (range $14.00 – $42.07)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

90.6/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality82.32
Improvement Activities40

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.

Internal Medicine
2925 CHICAGO AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55407
Family Medicine
2925 CHICAGO AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55407
Internal Medicine
2925 CHICAGO AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55407
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
2925 CHICAGO AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55407
Social Worker (Clinical)
2925 CHICAGO AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55407
Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care)
2925 CHICAGO AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55407
Counselor (Professional)
2925 CHICAGO AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55407
Internal Medicine
2925 CHICAGO AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55407

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 Obetz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Obetz is 1649245507. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 22, 2006.

Where is Christopher Obetz located?

Christopher Obetz practices at 2925 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407. The listed phone number is (612) 262-5000.

What is Christopher Obetz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Christopher Obetz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Obetz is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Christopher Obetz accept?

Health plans from Medica list Christopher Obetz 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Obetz was last updated on June 15, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.