Christopher Wright Hilton, MD

Otolaryngology

Christopher Wright Hilton is an Otolaryngology specialist based in Saint Paul, MN with over 23 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(651) 254-8550Saint Paul, MN
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across MN can see Christopher Wright Hilton, MD in person in Saint Paul or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (class of 2003), he has been practicing for over 23 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).

1 of 18 Otolaryngology providers in MNSee all Otolaryngology in Saint Paul23+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 158dNPPES updated 2025-12-17 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Minnesota Board of Medical Practice

Contact & Location

Practice Location

401 Phalen Blvd Mail Stop: 11503j, Saint Paul, MN 55130-5302

Fax: (651) 254-8558
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

5.92%

Minnesota avg: 4.3 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+0.8 pts)

5.92% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

175

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

161

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

439

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $10k

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
Lower than avg (-12%)58%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-16%)54%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-7%)42%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-8%)26%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
20%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

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 · 2003

    Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Dec 16, 2025

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 23 years in practice

    Experienced

OtolaryngologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.

Taxonomy: 207Y00000X

Education & Training

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (Class of 2003)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

1551 Sargent Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55105-2334

Differs from practice location

Virtual Otolaryngology Care With Christopher Wright Hilton

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Christopher Wright Hilton for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Saint Paul 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 Wright Hilton

Dr. Hilton is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Saint Paul, MN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (651) 254-8550.

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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