James Benjamin Christenson, MD

Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

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

James Benjamin Christenson, MD has been part of the St Cloud medical community since 2006 in group practice. A University of Minnesota Medical School graduate since 2002, he brings 24+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with mood disorders, depression, and anxiety (per CMS claims data).

1 of 290 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in MNSee all Psychiatry & Neurology in St Cloud24+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 3820dNPPES updated 2015-11-20 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1406 6th Avenue North St Cloud Hospital, St Cloud, MN 56303-1900

Fax: (320) 656-7115
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

112

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

218

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

2,719

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $265k

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 Mood Disorders, Depression, and Anxiety Disorders.

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
71%

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

Anxiety Disorders
71%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

High Cholesterol
58%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Hypertension
54%

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

Arthritis
39%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Diabetes
25%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Tobacco Use Disorder
25%

Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications

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 · 2002

    University of Minnesota Medical School

  2. 24 years in practice

    Experienced

Psychiatry & NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.

Taxonomy: 2084P0800X

Education & Training

University of Minnesota Medical School (Class of 2002)

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With James Benjamin Christenson

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

Schedule a virtual visit with James Benjamin Christenson for mood disorder follow-ups, depression management, anxiety counseling — no travel to St 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 James Benjamin Christenson

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

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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