Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christie Russell-Villnow, O.D.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Vision Therapy Optometrist · Saint Joseph, MN

  • NPI 1538279575
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 22 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
15 E Minnesota St, Suite 107
Saint Joseph, MN 563744689
(320) 433-4326
Mailing address
15 E Minnesota St Ste 107
Saint Joseph, MN 563744691

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 30, 2020
Year of graduation
2004 — 22 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Minnesota #2981

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1538279575. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
248
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$20,404
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 81 80 $126
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 38 35 $63
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 29 25 $35
92134 Imaging of retina 28 25 $40
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 25 18 $88
92250 Photography of the retina 21 21 $36
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 14 14 $150
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 12 11 $55

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 31. This provider delivers 8.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$72
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
CooperVision Inc. 1 $52.42
Alcon Vision LLC 1 $19.92

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$72

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
49
Patients
12
Total drug cost
$39,555
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 26 0 $246
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 23 12 $39,309

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Christie Russell-Villnow's medical specialty?
Dr. Christie Russell-Villnow practices Optometrist in Saint Joseph, MN.
Where does Dr. Christie Russell-Villnow practice?
Dr. Christie Russell-Villnow practices at 15 E Minnesota St, Saint Joseph, MN 563744689. Office phone: 3204334326.
What is Dr. Christie Russell-Villnow's NPI?
Dr. Christie Russell-Villnow's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538279575, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christie Russell-Villnow accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christie Russell-Villnow accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christie Russell-Villnow commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Exam of visual field with extended testing (HCPCS 92083); Imaging of optic nerve (HCPCS 92133). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.