MR. CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL WARD CRNA
NPI 1255560009
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Monroe, NC

Q: What is Christopher Ward's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Ward is 1255560009. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 14, 2009.

Q: What is Christopher Ward's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Ward was last updated on January 13, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years 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.

Active since July 14, 2009Accepts Medicare Assignment

6713 LUTHER LN, MONROE, NC 28112(704) 764-5862 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 13, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

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About Mr. Christopher Michael Ward Crna NPPES

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

MR. CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL WARD CRNA (NPI 1255560009) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Monroe, North Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (3909) and active in the NPI registry since July 2009. He maintains a secondary practice location in Lancaster and is a graduate of Other (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255560009

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy367500000X

Provider Legal NameMR. CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL WARDCredential: CRNA

Location Address6713 LUTHER LNMonroe, NC 28112-8500

Mailing AddressPo Box 935722Atlanta, GA 31193-5722 · (843) 792-6200

Phone(704) 764-5862

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2009

Enumeration DateJuly 14, 2009

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 13, 2022

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 13, 2022

✔ NPI 1255560009 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code367500000X

License✔ Licensed in SC · 3909

Definition

(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.

6713 LUTHER LN, Monroe, NC 28112

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1800 W Meeting StLancaster, SC 29720-2202 · Phone (803) 286-1330

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of North Carolina.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mr. Christopher Michael Ward Crna 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 ID446304786

PECOS Enrollment IDI20100914001162

Medicare Billing Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Ward reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Sc Anesthesiology LLC

66 mi

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

1520 TAYLOR ST
Columbia, SC 29201

Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
34 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1205109428 (706) 623-6699

Consultants In Gastroenterology PA

69 mi

Gastroenterology

131 SUMMERPLACE DR
West Columbia, SC 29169

Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
53 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1326004839 (803) 794-4585

Beach Anesthesia, LLC

131 mi

Anesthesiology

1021 MEDICAL CIRCLE, SUITE 100
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572

Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
272 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1215061429 (843) 692-1062

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 4

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 other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811

Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.

260 services260 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.

149 services148 patients

Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812

Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.

114 services114 patients

Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813

Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.

57 services57 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28112 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

$125.01 typical visit price

range $54.12 – $165.09

Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$67.72 typical visit price

range $17.21 – $134.61

Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)

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.

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 Ward's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Ward is 1255560009. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 14, 2009.

Where is Christopher Ward located?

Christopher Ward practices at 6713 Luther Ln, Monroe, NC 28112. The listed phone number is (704) 764-5862.

What is Christopher Ward's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Christopher Ward enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Ward 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 Ward's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Ward reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Sc Anesthesiology LLC (Columbia, SC), Consultants In Gastroenterology PA (West Columbia, SC) and Beach Anesthesia, LLC (Myrtle Beach, SC). 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 Ward's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christopher Ward accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care and Ambetter of North Carolina list Christopher Ward 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Ward was last updated on January 13, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years 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.