Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Thorson

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CMS: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)) · Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist · Sioux Falls, SD

  • NPI 1356315170
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 22 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1305 W 18Th St
Sioux Falls, SD 571050401
(605) 333-1000
Additional location
1 Burdick Expy W
Minot, ND 587014406
(701) 857-5124
Additional location
2305 37Th Ave Sw
Minot, ND 587017669
(701) 857-5000
Mailing address
Po Box 5074
Sioux Falls, SD 571175074

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 24, 2025
Year of graduation
2004 — 22 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
367500000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
South Dakota #0598 · North Dakota #R42766
Medicaid
SD #5754710

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1356315170. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
23
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$1,551
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00811 Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 12 12 $67
00731 Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 11 11 $68

In context: peer comparison

Among 74 peers in Sioux Falls Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, average services per provider: 39. This provider delivers 0.6× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Christopher Thorson's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Thorson practices Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in Sioux Falls, SD.
Where does Dr. Christopher Thorson practice?
Dr. Christopher Thorson practices at 1305 W 18Th St, Sioux Falls, SD 571050401. Office phone: 6053331000.
What is Dr. Christopher Thorson's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Thorson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356315170, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Thorson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Thorson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Thorson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00811); Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00731). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.