Quick answers
- Does Christa R. Surerus accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christa R. Surerus accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Christa R. Surerus see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 13 Original Medicare patients and 117 services for Christa R. Surerus. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Christa R. Surerus's NPI number?
- 1326232729. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Christa R. Surerus, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 13 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 117 |
| Different services or procedures | 7 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 59 |
Most frequent services
- Psychotherapy, 1 hour (90837)97 services
Practice locations
Addresses where Christa R. Surerus is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4150 Olson Memorial Hwy, Suite 420Golden Valley, MN 55422 (866) 522‑2472
- 4500 Park Glen Rd, Suite 270St Louis Park, MN 55416
- 708 N 1st St, Suite 242Minneapolis, MN 55401
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Christa R. Surerus as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Birch Counseling, PLLC.5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Mental Health Counselorprimary
Other mental health counselors in Golden Valley
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Golden Valley, MN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Birch Counseling, PLLC.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1326232729 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians