Dr. Christopher L. Moertel, MD

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Specializes in: Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

2450 Riverside Avenue East Building, Ninth Floor
Minneapolis, MN 55454

(612) 365-8100

Dr. Christopher L. Moertel, MD is a pediatric oncologist in Minneapolis, MN specializing in pediatric hematology/oncology. Dr. Christopher L. Moertel, MD is affiliated with M Health Fairview (M Physicians).

Office Locations

2450 Riverside Avenue East Building, Ninth Floor
Minneapolis, MN 55454

(612) 365-8100

(651) 220-6005

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In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“"It's a breakthrough for our patients," study investigator Christopher Moertel, MD, of the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, told MedPage Today when the trial data were published last fall.”—"FDA OKs Mirdametinib for Neurofibromatosis Type 1", MedPage Today, February 2025

“The treatment was generally well tolerated, as the most common treatment-related adverse events (TRAEs) in adults and children were dermatitis acneiform and diarrhea, reported Christopher...”—"MEK Inhibitor Scores Big Win in Adults, Children With Neurofibromatosis Type 1", MedPage Today, November 2024

“"We've done other trials with what we call a rapid escalation design but [the FDA] thought that it was inappropriate given how new this drug is and not knowing exactly what the side effects would...”—"UMN researchers start human trial of new cancer treatment", The Minnesota Daily , August 2024

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher L. Moertel, MD.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher L. Moertel, MD.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher L. Moertel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2018

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher L. Moertel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2018

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher L. Moertel, MD.

**Age**
75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	9
65 to 74	0

Education & Training

He has a state license in Minnesota.

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Christopher L. Moertel, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

M Health Fairview (M Physicians)

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Christopher L. Moertel, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$29,429 KOSELUGO $29,429
SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc.	$3,532 $3,532
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated	$262 $262

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$17,992
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$12,480
Travel and Lodging	$1,808
Food and Beverage	$944

Research Payments

Dr. Christopher L. Moertel, MD has received 36 research payments totaling $1,307,964.

Biography

Dr. Christopher Moertel is a medical specialist in pediatric hematology/oncology. He attended medical school at the University of Minnesota Medical School. Dr. Moertel has received distinctions including Mpls.St.Paul Magazine s Top Doctors; Mpls.St.Paul Magazine Top Doctors; and Mpls.St.Paul Magazine Super Doctors.