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

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1200 Sixth Ave N, Centracare Clinic
St Cloud, MN 563032735
(320) 251-2700

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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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.