Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Elness, APRN CNP

Family Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Monticello, MN

  • NPI 1649622200
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 10 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 4 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1001 Hart Blvd Ste 100
Monticello, MN 553628929
(763) 295-2921
fax (763) 271-3807
Additional location
11091 Jason Ave Ne
Albertville, MN 553014699
(763) 684-8300
fax (763) 581-9090
Additional location
1200 6Th Ave N
Saint Cloud, MN 563032735
(320) 240-2836
fax (320) 656-7115
Show 1 more location
Additional location
1700 Highway 25 N
Buffalo, MN 553131930
(763) 682-1313
fax (763) 581-9090
Mailing address
1700 Highway 25 N
Buffalo, MN 553131930

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2016 — 10 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 12, 2022
Year of graduation
2016 — 10 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363LF0000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Minnesota #CNP #4580

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1649622200. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
23
Distinct HCPCS
1
Medicare allowed
$1,285
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 23 18 $56

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in this city , average services per provider: 44. This provider delivers 0.5× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
135
Patients
80
Total drug cost
$904
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 53 32 $265
Tizanidine Hcl Generic 44 29 $350
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 25 19 $115
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 13 0 $174

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Christopher Elness's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Elness practices Family Nurse Practitioner in Monticello, MN.
Where does Dr. Christopher Elness practice?
Dr. Christopher Elness practices at 1001 Hart Blvd Ste 100, Monticello, MN 553628929. Office phone: 7632952921.
What is Dr. Christopher Elness's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Elness's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649622200, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Elness accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Elness accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Elness commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.