Christopher D. Aronson, MD
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
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
Older · 3841dNPPES updated 2015-10-30 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1200 6th Ave N, Saint Cloud, MN 56303-2735
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
2023100/100
Minnesota avg: 84.7 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.4 pts)
Top 3% of MIPS-scored doctors in MinnesotaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better4.98%
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 volumePrescription 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.
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.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
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
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
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
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
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
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.
Graduated medical school · 1996
Suny Downstate Health Sciences University
30 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
1200 6th Ave N, Saint Cloud, MN 56303-2735
Mailing Address
1200 6th Ave N, Saint Cloud, MN 56303-2735
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