Christopher D. Aronson, MD

Hospitalist

Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE

(320) 251-2700Saint Cloud, MN
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Christopher D. Aronson, MD has been part of the Saint Cloud medical community since 2005 in group practice. Trained at State University of New York Downstate Medical Center (class of 1996), he has been practicing for over 30 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 100/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 16% of reporting doctors in Minnesota
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 97% of MIPS-scored doctors in Minnesota
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 39 Hospitalist providers in MNSee all Hospitalist in Saint Cloud30+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 3841dNPPES updated 2015-10-30 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1200 6th Ave N, Saint Cloud, MN 56303-2735

Fax: (320) 240-2118
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 97% of doctors in Minnesota on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.

MIPS Score

2023

100/100

Minnesota avg: 84.7 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.4 pts)

Top 3% of MIPS-scored doctors in Minnesota

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

4.98%

Minnesota avg: 4.3 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.1 pts)

4.98% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

175

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

76

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

281

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $23k

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 (+6%)55%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+22%)54%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+22%)52%

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

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+22%) — 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

Mood Disorders
49%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+12%)44%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+12%) — 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 · 1996

    Suny Downstate Health Sciences University

  2. 30 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

HospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Taxonomy: 208M00000X

Education & Training

State University of New York Downstate Medical Center (Class of 1996)

Virtual Hospitalist Care With Christopher D. Aronson

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Christopher D. Aronson for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Saint Cloud 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 Christopher D. Aronson

Dr. Aronson is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Saint Cloud, MN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (320) 251-2700.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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