James Benjamin Christenson, MD
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
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).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1406 6th Avenue North St Cloud Hospital, St Cloud, MN 56303-1900
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
112
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription 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.
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.
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications
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 · 2002
University of Minnesota Medical School
24 years in practice
Experienced
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.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact James Benjamin Christenson
Practice Location
1406 6th Avenue North St Cloud Hospital, St Cloud, MN 56303-1900
Mailing Address
1406 6th Avenue North St Cloud Hospital, St Cloud, MN 56303-1900
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