LAURA CHRISTOPHERSON PA-C
NPI 1760798722
Physician Assistant in Saint Paul, MN

Active since August 27, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
83.53/100
CMS Quality Rating
1983 SLOAN PL, SUITE 7, SAINT PAUL, MN 55117(651) 312-1620(651) 291-0155 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 17, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 17, 2022, Mar 13, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Laura Christopherson Pa-c NPPES

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

LAURA CHRISTOPHERSON PA-C (NPI 1760798722) is an individual physician assistant in Saint Paul, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (10801) and active in the NPI registry since August 2010. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Allina United Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1760798722
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameLAURA CHRISTOPHERSONCredential: PA-C
Location Address1983 SLOAN PL, SUITE 7Saint Paul, MN 55117-2087
Mailing Address3433 Broadway St Ne Ste 115Minneapolis, MN 55413-1759 · (651) 312-1500 · Fax (612) 248-2944
Fax(651) 291-0155
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateAugust 27, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 17, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 17, 2022
NPI 1760798722 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License Licensed in MN · 10801
Definition

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Also ListedPhysician Assistant · MedicalTaxonomy 363AM0700X · License 10801 (MN)
1983 SLOAN PL, Saint Paul, MN 55117

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Laura Koppes Pa-c

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

Laura Christopherson Pa-c 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 ID1850586637
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101108000394
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

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
41 services24 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Allina United Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Saint Paul, MN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number240038
Location333 North Smith AvenueSaint Paul, MN 55102 · Ramsey County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 55117 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
$69.74 typical visit price
range $18.32 – $138.04
Typical copayment $17.43 (range $4.58 – $34.51)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

83.53/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality81.79
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost63.31

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Ostomy skin barrier, solid 4 x 4 or equivalent, extended wear, without built-in convexity, each A4385
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N
3 suppliers21 claims390 services$4.67 avg. paid by Medicare
Ostomy deodorant, with or without lubricant, for use in ostomy pouch, per fluid ounce A4394
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N
4 suppliers23 claims274 services$2.50 avg. paid by Medicare
Ostomy skin barrier, with flange (solid, flexible, or accordion), extended wear, with built-in convexity, 4 x 4 inches or smaller, each A4407
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N
2 suppliers21 claims410 services$8.17 avg. paid by Medicare
Ostomy pouch, drainable; for use on barrier with non-locking flange, with filter (2 piece system), each A4425
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N
1 supplier13 claims260 services$3.19 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 18

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

Midwife
1983 SLOAN PL, SUITE 1
SAINT PAUL, MN 55117
Family Medicine
1983 SLOAN PL, SUITE 1
SAINT PAUL, MN 55117
Family Medicine
1983 SLOAN PL, SUITE 1
SAINT PAUL, MN 55117
Family Medicine
1983 SLOAN PL, SUITE 1
SAINT PAUL, MN 55117
Interpreter
1983 SLOAN PL, SUITE 1
SAINT PAUL, MN 55117
Interpreter
1983 SLOAN PL, SUITE 1
SAINT PAUL, MN 55117
Interpreter
1983 SLOAN PL, SUITE #1
SAINT PAUL, MN 55117
Non-Pharmacy Dispensing Site
1983 SLOAN PL, SUITE 1
SAINT PAUL, MN 55117

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 Laura Christopherson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Laura Christopherson is 1760798722. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 27, 2010. The provider is also known as Laura Koppes Pa-C.

Where is Laura Christopherson located?

Laura Christopherson practices at 1983 Sloan Pl Suite 7, Saint Paul, MN 55117. The listed phone number is (651) 312-1620.

What is Laura Christopherson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Laura Christopherson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Laura Christopherson 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 Laura Christopherson accept?

Health plans from Medica list Laura Christopherson 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 Laura Christopherson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Laura Christopherson is affiliated with Allina United Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Laura Christopherson was last updated on February 17, 2022. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.