Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Darren Chihos, MD
Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Internal Medicine Physician · St Cloud, MN
- NPI 1427011857
- Accepts Medicare
- 26 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
1200 Sixth Ave N, Centracare Clinic
St Cloud, MN 563032735
(320) 251-2700
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- October 30, 2015
- Year of graduation
- 2000 — 26 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208M00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Minnesota #48257
- Medicaid
- MN #455424800
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1427011857. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
251
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$38,424
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 149 | 147 | $166 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 89 | 86 | $124 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 13 | 13 | $202 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 12 peers in St Cloud Hospitalist Physician, average services per provider: 88. This provider delivers 2.9× the peer median.Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Darren Chihos's medical specialty?
Dr. Darren Chihos practices Hospitalist Physician in St Cloud, MN.
Where does Dr. Darren Chihos practice?
Dr. Darren Chihos practices at 1200 Sixth Ave N, St Cloud, MN 563032735. Office phone: 3202512700.
What is Dr. Darren Chihos's NPI?
Dr. Darren Chihos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427011857, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Darren Chihos accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Darren Chihos accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Darren Chihos commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222); Critical care (HCPCS 99291). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.