Christopher M. Larson

  • Aberdeen, SD
  • General surgeon
NPI1295990141PAC ID2163598764
Medicare services, 2024
1,042
Medicare patients, 2026
730
Part D claims, 2026
557
Hospital affiliations
5
Industry payments
$1,864
Practice address
305 S State St Post Office Box 4450, Aberdeen, SD 57401
Practice phone
Call (605) 622-5000
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Primary practice

Avera St. Luke's Hospital

Hospital · Aberdeen, South Dakota

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Christopher M. Larson is a general surgeon in Aberdeen, South Dakota

Christopher Larson practices at Avera St. Luke's Hospital in Aberdeen, South Dakota, part of Avera Health.

Christopher Larson's NPI, 1295990141, was assigned on July 21, 2008. Christopher Larson graduated from Sanford School of Medicine of University of South Dakota in 2003. Christopher Larson holds South Dakota license 7279.

NPI and contact details
Medicare PAC ID
2163598764
NPI enumeration date
July 21, 2008
NPI status
Active
Accepts Medicare assignment
Yes
Practice phone
(605) 622-5000
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Sex
Male
Estimated age
49
Medical school graduation
2003

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)

Christopher M. Larson practices at Avera St. Luke's Hospital in Aberdeen, South Dakota

Christopher Larson's primary practice is Avera St. Luke's Hospital, at 305 S State St Post Office Box 4450, Aberdeen, SD 57401 in Brown County. The practice phone is (605) 622-5000.

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Christopher M. Larson is affiliated with 8 sites of care and 3 medical groups

Christopher Larson's primary practice is Avera St. Luke's Hospital in Aberdeen, South Dakota, part of Avera Health. Christopher Larson is also affiliated with Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center. The medical group on file is Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center. Dmand AI also links Christopher Larson to 3 more hospitals, 2 medical groups, 1 behavioral health center, 1 group practice or clinic and 1 ambulatory surgery center, each named with a free account.

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Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Christopher M. Larson's practice

Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Christopher Larson practices, 8 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.

EHR by site
SiteEHR vendor and product
Avera St. Luke's HospitalAvailable with a free account
+7 more sites and 2 medical groupsAvailable with a free account

Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data

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Christopher M. Larson is one of 105 general surgeons in South Dakota

Surgery is Christopher Larson's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 208600000X. Christopher Larson is licensed in South Dakota.

Specialties and state licenses

  • Surgery, South DakotaPrimaryLicense 7279 · taxonomy 208600000X

General surgeons near Christopher Larson

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Christopher M. Larson billed Medicare for 1,042 services in 2024

CMS data shows 1,042 Medicare services from Christopher Larson across 17 procedure codes in 2024, for 730 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $126,093 for them. Every service was in a facility, such as a hospital, rather than an office.

Medicare services, 20241,042
Medicare patients730
Paid by Medicare$126,093
Procedure codes17

Christopher Larson's Medicare services by type, 2023 to 2024

  • 2023
  • 2024
Surgery
2023: 4962024: 62225%
Office and hospital visits
2023: 2832024: 35927%
Other services
2023: 422024: 445%
Imaging
2023: 122024: 1742%

Christopher Larson compared with the South Dakota median for general surgeons, 2024

  • Christopher Larson
  • South Dakota median
Medicare services
1,042vs 1785.9 times
Medicare patients
730vs 1624.5 times
Part D claims
498vs 3613.8 times

Medians across 105 general surgeons in South Dakota with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.

Christopher Larson's most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2024

CMS publishes codes billed for 11 or more Medicare patients. Each label is the code family; CPT descriptions are licensed by the AMA.

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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks

Christopher M. Larson treated 730 Medicare patients in 2026, average age 73

CMS counts 730 Medicare patients who saw Christopher Larson in 2026. The largest group is 65 to 74, with 378 patients. 73% of them have high blood pressure, and 73% have high cholesterol. 10% are also on Medicaid. Their average risk score is 1.31, where 1.00 is the Medicare average.

Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Christopher Larson's median patient age at 62, with 51% women.

Medicare patients, 2026730
Average age73
Average risk score1.31
Also on Medicaid10%

Christopher Larson's Medicare patients by age, 2026

Christopher Larson's Medicare patients by sex, 2026

  • Women38953%
  • Men34147%

Chronic conditions among Christopher Larson's Medicare patients, 2026

  1. High blood pressure73%
  2. High cholesterol73%
  3. Arthritis43%
  4. Diabetes31%
  5. Ischemic heart disease31%
  6. Chronic kidney disease25%
  7. Anxiety24%
  8. Atrial fibrillation22%

Share of Medicare patients with each condition. A patient can have several.

Christopher Larson's patients across all payers

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Patient panel by age, all payers

Median age 62

Patient panel by sex, all payers

  • Women51%
  • Men49%

Sources: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data; and Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS), 2026 data

Christopher M. Larson wrote 557 Medicare Part D claims in 2026

In 2026, Christopher Larson wrote 557 Medicare Part D claims for 259 patients. 87% of them were for generic drugs. CMS names the drug for 498 of them, across 14 drugs with 11 or more claims each, at $4,942 in total drug cost. In 2023, CMS named 320 claims across 11 drugs.

Part D claims, 2026557
Drugs named by CMS14
Total drug cost$4,942
Part D patients259

Christopher Larson's Part D claims by kind of drug, 2026

  • Generic482 claims87%
  • Brand-name75 claims13%

Christopher Larson's most prescribed drugs by claims, 2024

CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.

Drug classes CMS tracks in Christopher Larson's Part D claims, 2026

  • Antibiotics25%142 of 557 claims

Share of all Part D claims for each drug class CMS reports on. Classes with no claims are left out.

Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2023 to 2024

  • 2023
  • 2024
Claims for drugs CMS names
2023: 3202024: 49856%

Drugs named by CMS: 14 in 2024, 11 in 2023.

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Sources: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026; and Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS), 2026 data

Christopher M. Larson ranks in the 99th percentile for colonoscopy in Medicare

Christopher Larson accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment. CMS counts 432 procedures of colonoscopy by Christopher Larson, more than 99% of the clinicians it reports for that procedure.

Accepts Medicare assignment
Yes

Where Christopher Larson ranks in Medicare procedure volume

Colonoscopy
99th percentile432 procedures
Upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy for acid reflux
96th percentile331 procedures
Hernia repair - groin (open)
91st percentile12 procedures
Mastectomy
66th percentile12 procedures

CMS ranks each clinician against every clinician it reports for the same procedure category.

Hernia repair (minimally invasive): 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)

Melanoma (skin cancer) excision: 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)

Removal of skin lesions: 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)

Removal of tissue: 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)

Sources: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS); and Doctors and Clinicians Utilization Data (CMS)

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Christopher M. Larson received $1,864 in industry payments from 2016 to 2025

CMS Open Payments shows 54 general payments to Christopher Larson from 30 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2025. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 56% of the total. Davol Inc. paid the most, $936.

General payments to Christopher Larson by program year, 2016 to 2025

General payments to Christopher Larson by kind, 2016 to 2025

$1.9Kin total
  • Food and beverage$1,03556%
  • Travel and lodging$82944%

Companies that paid Christopher Larson the most, 2016 to 2025

Share is of all general payments to this clinician.

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Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026

Christopher M. Larson graduated from Sanford School of Medicine of University of South Dakota

Christopher Larson graduated from Sanford School of Medicine of University of South Dakota in 2003.

  1. Medical schoolSanford School of Medicine of University of South Dakota

Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Sources for Christopher M. Larson's profile data

Sources for the data on this page
Data on this pageSource
NPI, name, sex, specialty and licensesNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Practice locations and phoneDmand AI Affiliation Data
Primary practice, affiliations and health systemDmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
Medicare services and procedure codesMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
State medians for the same specialtyDmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panelDmand AI Patient Panel DataMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Part D prescribingMedicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentilesDoctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Doctors and Clinicians Utilization Data (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Industry paymentsOpen Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Training, board certification and membershipsDmand AI Professional Profile Data
EHR at each practice siteDmand AI Technology Install Data
Similar physiciansDmand AI Affiliation Data

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What is Christopher M. Larson's NPI number?

Christopher M. Larson's NPI number is 1295990141. It was assigned on July 21, 2008, and it is active in the NPI Registry.

What does Christopher M. Larson specialize in?

Christopher M. Larson is a general surgeon in Aberdeen, South Dakota. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Surgery Physician (taxonomy code 208600000X).

Where does Christopher M. Larson practice?

Christopher Larson practices at 305 S State St Post Office Box 4450, Aberdeen, SD 57401. Christopher Larson's primary practice is Avera St. Luke's Hospital in Aberdeen, South Dakota, part of Avera Health. Dmand AI also links Christopher Larson to 3 hospitals, 2 medical groups, 1 behavioral health center, 1 group practice or clinic and 1 ambulatory surgery center, and a free account names each one.

What is Christopher M. Larson's office phone number?

The practice phone on file for Christopher Larson is (605) 622-5000. Dmand AI also checks direct phone and mobile numbers, available with a free account.

What is Christopher M. Larson's email address?

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What is Christopher M. Larson's medical license number?

Christopher Larson holds South Dakota license 7279.

Which hospitals is Christopher M. Larson affiliated with?

Christopher Larson practices at Avera St. Luke's Hospital in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Christopher Larson is also affiliated with Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center. Dmand AI links Christopher Larson to 3 more hospitals, named with a free account.

What medical group is Christopher M. Larson part of?

Christopher Larson is linked to Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center. Dmand AI links Christopher Larson to 2 more medical groups, named with a free account.

Who does Christopher M. Larson practice with?

Dmand AI links 1,377 HCPs to Christopher Larson's primary medical group, 16 of them general surgeons. A free account lists them, with verified contacts.

Does Christopher M. Larson accept Medicare?

Yes. CMS data shows Christopher Larson billed Medicare for 1,042 services in 2024, and Christopher Larson accepts Medicare assignment.

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How many Medicare patients does Christopher M. Larson see?

CMS counts 730 Medicare patients who saw Christopher Larson in 2026, with an average age of 73.

What services does Christopher M. Larson bill to Medicare?

In 2024, Christopher Larson's most billed Medicare services were surgery: digestive system (43239), office visit, established patient (99214) and surgery: digestive system (45378).

Where did Christopher M. Larson go to medical school?

Christopher Larson graduated from Sanford School of Medicine of University of South Dakota in 2003.

What drugs does Christopher M. Larson prescribe most?

In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Christopher Larson's most prescribed drugs by claims were Omeprazole, Sucralfate and Metronidazole.

Has Christopher M. Larson received payments from drug or device companies?

CMS Open Payments shows $1,864 in general payments to Christopher Larson from 30 companies from 2016 to 2025. The largest total came from Davol Inc.

How long has Christopher M. Larson been practicing?

Christopher Larson graduated from medical school in 2003, 23 years ago.

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Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Avera St. Luke's Hospital and at 7 more sites and 2 medical groups. The vendor and product are available with a free Dmand AI account.

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