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DR. CHRISTOPHER BAYLIS NESTER DMD, MD
NPI 1306802665
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in Sheffield, AL

Active since April 25, 2006Opted out of Medicare · through Sep 4, 2026
398 ASHE BLVD, SHEFFIELD, AL 35660(256) 383-1499(256) 383-9135 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 13, 2026, Sep 11, 2025 (2 updates tracked since 2025).

About Dr. Christopher Baylis Nester Dmd, Md NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER BAYLIS NESTER DMD, MD (NPI 1306802665) is an individual oral & maxillofacial surgery provider in Sheffield, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (00020694) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He has opted out of Medicare through September 4, 2026 and remains eligible to order and refer and is a graduate of Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine (1994).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1306802665
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy204E00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER BAYLIS NESTERCredential: DMD, MD
Location Address398 ASHE BLVDSheffield, AL 35660-1729
Mailing Address398 Ashe BlvdSheffield, AL 35660-1729 · (256) 383-1499 · Fax (256) 383-9135
Fax(256) 383-9135
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSVanderbilt University School Of MedicineGraduated 1994
Enumeration DateApril 25, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPI 1306802665 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyOral & Maxillofacial SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code204E00000X
License Licensed in AL · 00020694
Definition
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are trained to recognize and treat a wide spectrum of diseases, injuries and defects in the head, neck, face, jaws and the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region. They are also trained to administer anesthesia, and provide care in an office setting. They are trained to treat problems such as the extraction of wisdom teeth, misaligned jaws, tumors and cysts of the jaw and mouth, and to perform dental implant surgery.
Also ListedDentist · Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryTaxonomy 1223S0112X · License LNO4865 (AL)
398 ASHE BLVD, Sheffield, AL 35660

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Opted out of Medicare

Dr. Christopher Baylis Nester Dmd, Md has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from September 4, 2024 through September 4, 2026.

Opt-Out Effective DateSeptember 4, 2024
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughSeptember 4, 2026Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 7

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

Dentist (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
398 ASHE BLVD
SHEFFIELD, AL 35660
Social Worker (Clinical)
398 ASHE BLVD
SHEFFIELD, AL 35660
Dentist (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
398 ASHE BLVD
SHEFFIELD, AL 35660
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
398 ASHE BLVD
SHEFFIELD, AL 35660
Social Worker (Clinical)
398 ASHE BLVD
SHEFFIELD, AL 35660
Social Worker (Clinical)
398 ASHE BLVD
SHEFFIELD, AL 35660
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
398 ASHE BLVD
SHEFFIELD, AL 35660

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 Nester's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Nester is 1306802665. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 25, 2006.

Where is Christopher Nester located?

Christopher Nester practices at 398 Ashe Blvd, Sheffield, AL 35660. The listed phone number is (256) 383-1499.

What is Christopher Nester's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery with taxonomy code 204E00000X.

Is Christopher Nester enrolled in Medicare?

No. Christopher Nester has opted out of Medicare through September 4, 2026. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

What insurance does Christopher Nester accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of Tennessee and BEST Life and 14 other insurers list Christopher Nester 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 Nester was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.