CHRISTOPHER J ALTMAN MD
NPI 1740225366
Anesthesiology in Minneapolis, MN

Active since June 18, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2525 CHICAGO AVE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55404(612) 813-6000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 4, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Christopher J Altman Md NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER J ALTMAN MD (NPI 1740225366) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (102368) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Creighton University School Of Medicine (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740225366
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER J ALTMANCredential: MD
Location Address2525 CHICAGO AVEMinneapolis, MN 55404-4518
Mailing AddressPo Box 47159Plymouth, MN 55447-0159 · (763) 559-3779 · Fax (763) 450-3986
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSCreighton University School Of MedicineGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateJune 18, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 4, 2008
✔ NPI 1740225366 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in MN · 102368
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
2525 CHICAGO AVE, Minneapolis, MN 55404

Other Identifiers 1

Medicare PIN050002087MN

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Christopher J Altman 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 ID8628071636
PECOS Enrollment IDI20060811000432
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Altman reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Anesthesiology
14700 28TH AVE N, SUITE 20
Plymouth, MN 55447
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 1,033 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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.

Social Worker (Clinical)
2525 CHICAGO AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55404
Pediatrics
2525 CHICAGO AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55404
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
2525 CHICAGO AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55404
Pediatrics (Pediatric Infectious Diseases)
2525 CHICAGO AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55404
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2525 CHICAGO AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55404
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics, Critical Care)
2525 CHICAGO AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55404
Pediatrics
2525 CHICAGO AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55404
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2525 CHICAGO AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55404

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 Altman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Altman is 1740225366. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 18, 2006.

Where is Christopher Altman located?

Christopher Altman practices at 2525 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404. The listed phone number is (612) 813-6000.

What is Christopher Altman's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Christopher Altman enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Altman 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Christopher Altman's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Altman reassigns Medicare benefits to Metropolitan Anesthesia Network, LLP (Plymouth, MN). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Christopher Altman's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Altman was last updated on September 4, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.