CHRISTOPHER DOUGLAS ELNESS APRN CNP
NPI 1649622200
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Monticello, MN

Active since July 07, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1001 HART BLVD STE 100, MONTICELLO, MN 55362(763) 295-2921(763) 271-3807 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 12, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: May 12, 2022, Jan 20, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Christopher Douglas Elness Aprn Cnp NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER DOUGLAS ELNESS APRN CNP (NPI 1649622200) is an individual family provider in Monticello, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (CNP #4580) and active in the NPI registry since July 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Fairview Lakes Health Services, and is a graduate of Other (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649622200
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER DOUGLAS ELNESSCredential: APRN CNP
Location Address1001 HART BLVD STE 100Monticello, MN 55362-8929
Mailing Address1700 Highway 25 NBuffalo, MN 55313-1930 · (763) 682-1313 · Fax (763) 581-9090
Fax(763) 271-3807
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateJuly 7, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateMay 12, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 12, 2022
NPI 1649622200 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
License Licensed in MN · CNP #4580
1001 HART BLVD STE 100, Monticello, MN 55362

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 Douglas Elness Aprn Cnp 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 ID8426337205
PECOS Enrollment IDI20161118000658
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 3

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.

Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg J3301
Triamcinolone acetonide is a medication used to reduce inflammation in the body. It's given as a 10 mg injection for conditions like allergies, arthritis, or skin problems. The injection helps to decrease swelling, redness, and itching.
56 services11 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
15 services14 patients
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 20610
This procedure involves using a needle to remove (aspiration) or introduce (injection) fluid into a large joint like the knee or hip. It can help diagnose conditions, relieve discomfort, or deliver medication directly to the joint.
13 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Fairview Lakes Health Services

Acute Care Hospitals · Wyoming, MN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number240050
Location5200 Fairview BoulevardWyoming, MN 55092 · Chisago County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Fairview Northland Regional Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Princeton, MN
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number240141
Location911 Northland DrivePrinceton, MN 55371 · Mille Lacs County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 55362 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.

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.

Clinic/Center (Multi-Specialty)
1001 HART BLVD STE 100
MONTICELLO, MN 55362
Internal Medicine
1001 HART BLVD STE 100
MONTICELLO, MN 55362
Advanced Practice Midwife
1001 HART BLVD STE 100
MONTICELLO, MN 55362
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1001 HART BLVD STE 100
MONTICELLO, MN 55362
Orthopaedic Surgery
1001 HART BLVD STE 100
MONTICELLO, MN 55362
Counselor (Mental Health)
1001 HART BLVD STE 100
MONTICELLO, MN 55362
Family Medicine
1001 HART BLVD STE 100
MONTICELLO, MN 55362
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1001 HART BLVD STE 100
MONTICELLO, MN 55362

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 Elness's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Elness is 1649622200. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 7, 2016.

Where is Christopher Elness located?

Christopher Elness practices at 1001 Hart Blvd Ste 100, Monticello, MN 55362. The listed phone number is (763) 295-2921.

What is Christopher Elness's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Christopher Elness enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Elness 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 Elness accept?

Health plans from HealthPartners, Medica and Sanford Health Plan list Christopher Elness 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 Elness affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Elness is affiliated with Fairview Lakes Health Services and Fairview Northland Regional Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Elness was last updated on May 12, 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.