Christopher Darnell, MD
NPI 1245204627 · Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician · Saint Paul, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Addiction Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Darnell, MD is a Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician provider in Saint Paul, MN (NPI 1245204627).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245204627
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 44312 (MN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
105 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 73 | $121 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 32 | $153 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $121–$153 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hclbrand: Buprenorphine-Naloxone | 300 | 38 |
| Buprenorphine Hcl | 45 | — |
| Naltrexone Hcl | 33 | 20 |
| Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hclbrand: Suboxone | 26 | — |
| Buprenorphine Hclbrand: Belbuca | 15 | — |
| Acamprosate Calcium | 14 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 640 Jackson StSaint Paul, MN 55101-2502Phone: (651) 254-4786
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-02-14
- Last updated
- 2021-03-04
- Certified
- 2021-03-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Darnell's NPI number?
- Christopher Darnell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245204627, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Darnell's specialty?
- Christopher Darnell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Darnell located?
- Christopher Darnell's practice location on file with NPPES is 295 Phalen Blvd, Saint Paul, MN 55130-2400.
- What is Christopher Darnell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Darnell is (651) 495-6603.
- Does Christopher Darnell accept Medicare?
- Christopher Darnell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Darnell's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Darnell's NPI (1245204627) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-03-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.