Leif Christianson
NPI 1477715530 · Interventional Cardiology Physician · Duluth, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Leif Christianson is a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider in Duluth, MN (NPI 1477715530).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1477715530
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Interventional Cardiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 59873 (MN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,472 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 630 | $8 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 236 | $67 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 138 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 76 | $94 |
| Use of a Drug to Induce Depression of Consciousness By Physician Performing a Procedure (5 Years Or Older), Initial 15 Minutes99152 | 57 | $11 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 22 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 180 | 83 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 180 | 64 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 151 | 62 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 142 | 53 |
| Lisinopril | 110 | 41 |
| Furosemide | 100 | 38 |
| Carvedilol | 94 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$682 across 36 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-06-30
- Last updated
- 2020-12-08
- Certified
- 2020-12-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Leif Christianson's NPI number?
- Leif Christianson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477715530, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Leif Christianson's specialty?
- Leif Christianson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Interventional Cardiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Leif Christianson located?
- Leif Christianson's practice location on file with NPPES is 1001 E Superior St, Duluth, MN 55802-2207.
- What is Leif Christianson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Leif Christianson is (218) 249-3057.
- Does Leif Christianson accept Medicare?
- Leif Christianson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Leif Christianson's NPI active?
- Yes — Leif Christianson's NPI (1477715530) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-12-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.