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CHRISTOPHER THOMAS LANCASTER M.D.
NPI 1255360723
Anesthesiology - Pediatric Anesthesiology in Columbus, OH

Active since June 30, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
80.25/100
CMS Quality Rating
700 CHILDRENS DR, COLUMBUS, OH 43205(614) 722-4200(614) 722-4203 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 7, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Christopher Thomas Lancaster M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

CHRISTOPHER THOMAS LANCASTER M.D. (NPI 1255360723) is an individual pediatric anesthesiology provider in Columbus, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (35.089841) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Nationwide Children's Hospital, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255360723
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207LP3000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER THOMAS LANCASTERCredential: M.D.
Location Address700 CHILDRENS DRColumbus, OH 43205-2664
Mailing Address700 Childrens DrColumbus, OH 43205-2664 · (614) 722-4200 · Fax (614) 722-4203
Phone(614) 722-4200
Fax(614) 722-4203
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSNew York Medical CollegeGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateJune 30, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 7, 2025
NPPES CertifiedMay 7, 2025
✔ NPI 1255360723 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiology · Pediatric AnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207LP3000X
License✔ Licensed in OH · 35.089841
Definition
An anesthesiologist who has had additional skill and experience in and is primarily concerned with the anesthesia, sedation, and pain management needs of infants and children. A pediatric anesthesiologist generally provides services including the evaluation of complex medical problems in infants and children when surgery is necessary, planning and care for children before and after surgery, pain control, anesthesia and sedation for any procedures out of the operating room such as MRI, CT scan, and radiation therapy.
Also ListedAnesthesiologyTaxonomy 207L00000X · License 35.089841 (OH)
Also ListedAnesthesiology · Pain MedicineTaxonomy 207LP2900X · License 35.089841 (OH)
700 CHILDRENS DR, Columbus, OH 43205
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1405 Butterfly Gardens DrColumbus, OH 43215-4985 · Phone (614) 722-4200 · Fax (614) 722-4203
Location 2455 Executive Campus DrWesterville, OH 43082-8870 · Phone (614) 722-4200 · Fax (614) 722-4203

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid2747219OH

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Christopher Thomas Lancaster M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID7416960018
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080115000033
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Lancaster reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Children's Anesthesia Associates Inc
Same address
Anesthesiology
700 CHILDRENS DR
Columbus, OH 43205
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 188 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1629020680 (614) 722-4200
Us Anesthesia Partners Of Florida Inc.
785 mi
Anesthesiology
851 TRAFALGAR CT, SUITE 200E
Maitland, FL 32751
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 2,356 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1518910520 (321) 422-7155

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
63 services62 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
18 services18 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra 00910
Anesthesia for a procedure on the urinary system through the urethra involves using medicine to numb sensation in the area. This is done to ensure you feel no pain or discomfort during the procedure. The medicine can be given locally, regionally, or generally, depending on the specifics of your procedure.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Nationwide Children's Hospital

Childrens · Columbus, OH
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number363305
Location700 Children's DriveColumbus, OH 43205 · Franklin County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 43205 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$126.12 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.65
Typical copayment $31.53 (range $13.58 – $41.66)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.07 typical visit price
range $17.10 – $135.40
Typical copayment $17.01 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

80.25/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality83.44
Improvement Activities40
Cost64.53

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

BELA M GANDHI MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry)
700 CHILDRENS DR
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Franklin County (614) 722-8212
AMRIK SINGH KHALSA M.D.
Pediatrics
700 CHILDRENS DR
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Franklin County (614) 722-2000
DR. ROBERT MICHAEL DORMAN M.D.
Surgery
700 CHILDRENS DR, CCPR
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Franklin County (614) 722-0449
MR. CHRISTOPHER JONES MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Emergency Medicine)
700 CHILDRENS DR
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Franklin County (614) 722-2000
LEANNE MURRAY PHARMD
Pharmacist
700 CHILDRENS DR
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Franklin County (614) 722-2160
CLAIRE ELIZABETH CHRISTIAN M.D.
Pediatrics (Pediatric Emergency Medicine)
700 CHILDRENS DR
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Franklin County (614) 722-2000
MEGAN MCNICOL
Pharmacist
700 CHILDRENS DR
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Franklin County (614) 722-2160
MARIA STRENG
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
700 CHILDRENS DR
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Franklin County (614) 722-2000

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Christopher Lancaster's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Lancaster is 1255360723. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 30, 2006.

Where is Christopher Lancaster located?

Christopher Lancaster practices at 700 Childrens Dr, Columbus, OH 43205. The listed phone number is (614) 722-4200.

What is Christopher Lancaster's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology, specializing in Pediatric Anesthesiology, with taxonomy code 207LP3000X.

Is Christopher Lancaster enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Lancaster is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Christopher Lancaster's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Lancaster reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Children's Anesthesia Associates Inc (Columbus, OH) and Us Anesthesia Partners Of Florida Inc. (Maitland, FL). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Christopher Lancaster's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christopher Lancaster accept?

Health plans from CareSource list Christopher Lancaster as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Christopher Lancaster affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Lancaster is affiliated with Nationwide Children's Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Lancaster was last updated on May 7, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.