Christopher Stefonowicz, MD
Christopher Stefonowicz, MD is an Ophthalmology Physician in Edina, MN, registered under NPI 1003345786. This provider registers 2 separate taxonomy codes, which usually means they practise across more than one recognised specialty.
Getting there
Here is what surrounds this office in Edina, based on OpenStreetMap data collected Sep 20, 2026. Parking is available about 334 ft away. The nearest transit stop is 455 ft away, served by France Ave S & 76th St W. If you arrive early, there is a coffee shop 0.39 mi away.
Getting here and what is nearby
Parking 168 ft ~1 min
Grocery Whole Foods Market 168 ft ~1 min
7401 France Avenue South, Edina 55435
Mo-Su 08:00-21:00
Parking 217 ft ~1 min
Transit Parklawn Ave & France Ave S 260 ft ~1 min
Transit France Ave S & Parklawn Ave 321 ft ~2 min
Parking 334 ft ~2 min
Coffee Starbucks 362 ft ~2 min
Transit France Ave S & 76th St W 455 ft ~2 min
Restaurant Q. Cumbers 554 ft ~3 min
7465 France Avenue South, Edina 55435
Mo-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-20:30; Su 10:00-20:00
Restaurant Hope Breakfast Bar - Edina 626 ft ~3 min
Restaurant El Camino Gourmet Tacos 698 ft ~3 min
7565 France Avenue South, Edina 55435
Su-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-20:30
Coffee Caribou Coffee 0.39 mi ~8 min
Grocery Lunds & Byerlys 0.41 mi ~9 min
7171 France Avenue South, Edina 55435
06:00-22:00
Hotel Residence Inn Marriott 0.44 mi ~9 min
Distances are straight‑line estimates — walking routes may be longer. Hours and phone numbers can change; call ahead to confirm.
Credentials and Medicare
| Licence | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| 71871 | MN | Ophthalmology Physician primary |
| 94-09283 | KS | Internal Medicine Physician |
| 94-09283 | KS | Ophthalmology Physician |
Licences are recorded in 2 states: MN, KS. Providers licensed in several states often practise near a state border or deliver telehealth across state lines.
- Status
- Approved
- Provider type
- Practitioner - Ophthalmology
- PAC ID
- 6709158868
Enrolled in Medicare 2 times, across 2 states:
| State | Enrollment ID | Provider type |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | I20210729002863 | Practitioner - Ophthalmology |
| Minnesota | I20221029000104 | Practitioner - Ophthalmology |
Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Ophthalmology. There are 2 separate enrolment records across 2 states (SC, MN). Multiple enrolments usually mean the provider bills Medicare from more than one practice location, or has kept an earlier enrolment after moving. Each record carries its own enrolment ID, listed above. Being enrolled means the provider can bill Medicare; it does not tell you whether they are currently accepting new Medicare patients. Call the office to confirm.
Licensed in 2 states
This provider holds licences in 2 states: Kansas and Minnesota. The practice address on file is in Edina, MN, but a licence in another state usually means they see patients there too — either at a second location or by telehealth. If the address above is far from you, it is worth calling to ask whether they practise closer to where you live.
- Licence
- 71871
- Specialty
- Ophthalmology Physician
Licence numbers are self-reported to NPPES at registration. They do not confirm a licence is currently active, in good standing, or valid for the specialty shown — only the state board can tell you that, which is why we link to each one.
What Ophthalmology covers
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 207W00000X
All registered taxonomy codes
This provider registers 3 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.
| Code | Specialty | Licence | State | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 207W00000X | Ophthalmology Physician | 71871 | MN | primary |
| 207R00000X | Internal Medicine Physician | 94-09283 | KS | |
| 207W00000X | Ophthalmology Physician | 94-09283 | KS |
The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.
Full NPPES record
An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.
| NPI | 1003345786 valid check digit |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Individual (NPI-1) |
| Enumeration date | Jun 7, 2017 |
| Last updated | Jul 19, 2022 |
| Status | Active |
| Sole proprietor | No |
| Gender | Male |
| Credential | MD |
| Practice address |
7450 FRANCE AVE S STE 100 Edina, MN 55435 (952) 832-8100 |
| Mailing address |
3901 RAINBOW BLVD # MS 2027 Kansas City, KS 66160 |
Number check
How the check works, step by step
Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.
| Digit | 8 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doubled? | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 |
| Value | 8 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 7 |
Sum = 54 · next multiple of 10 = 60 · check digit = 6 · actual last digit = 6
A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.