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CHRISTINE R PIEFER MD
NPI 1356563951
Anesthesiology in The Woodlands, TX

Active since May 03, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
65.74/100
CMS Quality Rating
1441 WOODSTEAD CT STE 200, THE WOODLANDS, TX 77380(832) 538-3848 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 15, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Christine R Piefer Md NPPES

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

CHRISTINE R PIEFER MD (NPI 1356563951) is an individual anesthesiology provider in The Woodlands, Texas, licensed in Texas (N7161) and active in the NPI registry since May 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Baylor College Of Medicine (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1356563951
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTINE R PIEFERCredential: MD
Location Address1441 WOODSTEAD CT STE 200The Woodlands, TX 77380-1449
Mailing Address1441 Woodstead Ct Ste 200The Woodlands, TX 77380-1449 · (832) 538-3848
Phone(832) 538-3848
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSBaylor College Of MedicineGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateMay 3, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 15, 2012
✔ NPI 1356563951 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · N7161
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
1441 WOODSTEAD CT STE 200, The Woodlands, TX 77380
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Molina Healthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Christine R Piefer Md 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 ID4183777642
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110819000446
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.

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 injection, drainage or aspiration procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance 01938
This procedure involves using anesthesia to numb your lower back for certain procedures like injections, drainage, or aspiration on your spine or spinal cord. Imaging guidance is used to accurately locate the area to be treated, ensuring precision and safety.
26 services25 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on lower leg, ankle, and foot bones 01480
Anesthesia for procedures on lower leg, ankle, and foot bones involves administering medication to block pain and sensation in these areas. This allows doctors to perform necessary treatments or surgeries without causing discomfort. The type of anesthesia used can vary based on the specific procedure.
24 services24 patients
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 64447
This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into a nerve in your thigh. It's done to alleviate pain or inflammation. A needle will be carefully positioned near the nerve, and the medicine will be administered.
14 services14 patients
Anesthesia for nerve block and injection 01991
Anesthesia for nerve block and injection is a procedure used to numb specific areas, reducing or blocking pain signals. A medication is injected near nerves to cause numbness in a particular part of your body. This helps in performing certain medical procedures with minimal discomfort.
13 services13 patients

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.

65.74/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality77.34
Improvement Activities0

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

NORTH HOUSTON SPORTS MEDICINE LLC
Physical Therapist
1441 WOODSTEAD CT STE 200
THE WOODLANDS, TX 77380
Montgomery County (678) 687-8393

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 Christine Piefer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christine Piefer is 1356563951. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 3, 2007.

Where is Christine Piefer located?

Christine Piefer practices at 1441 Woodstead Ct Ste 200, The Woodlands, TX 77380. The listed phone number is (832) 538-3848.

What is Christine Piefer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Christine Piefer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christine Piefer 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.

What insurance does Christine Piefer accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Molina Healthcare list Christine Piefer 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 Christine Piefer was last updated on February 15, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.