Christa A Eickhoff, M.D.

Infectious Disease Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

Also practices: HOSPITALIST

(218) 828-7101Brainerd, MN
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across MN can see Christa a Eickhoff, M.D. in person in Brainerd or via virtual visit — no travel required. She graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 2007 and has 19+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

1 of 68 Internal Medicine providers in MNSee all Internal Medicine in Brainerd19+ years experienceNPI since 2012

Older · 602dNPPES updated 2024-09-11 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

2024 S 6th St, Brainerd, MN 56401-4529

Fax: (218) 828-2892
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

5.19%

Minnesota avg: 4.3 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+0.1 pts)

5.19% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

160

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

118

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

366

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $22k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,431 reporting peers in Minnesota.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+12%)61%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+21%)53%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+27%)49%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+27%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+14%)44%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
44%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Atrial Fibrillation
Higher than avg (+19%)41%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%

↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2007

    University of Michigan Medical School

  2. Board certified · Sep 10, 2024

    CMS-verified certification date

  3. 19 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicineInfectious Disease in BrainerdAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Infectious disease specialists diagnose and treat complex infections including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, tuberculosis, antibiotic-resistant infections (MRSA), post-surgical infections, and travel-related illnesses. They also provide pre-travel vaccination counseling and manage infections in immunocompromised patients.

Taxonomy: 207RI0200X

Education & Training

University of Michigan Medical School (Class of 2007)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

1702 University Dr S, Fargo, ND 58103-4940

Differs from practice location

Virtual Infectious Disease Care With Christa a Eickhoff

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Christa a Eickhoff for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Brainerd required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Christa a Eickhoff

Dr. Eickhoff is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Brainerd, MN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (218) 828-7101.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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