CHRISTOPHER CAMPBELL GRATIAN MD
NPI 1356578991
Anesthesiology in Chapel Hill, NC

Q: What is Christopher Gratian's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Gratian is 1356578991. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 22, 2009.

Q: What is Christopher Gratian's specialty?

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

Active since June 22, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

N2201 CB 7010, UNC HOSPITALS, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599(919) 966-1072(919) 966-4873 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 23, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 23, 2023, Aug 19, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

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About Christopher Campbell Gratian Md NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER CAMPBELL GRATIAN MD (NPI 1356578991) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (201300968) and active in the NPI registry since June 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Wilmington.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1356578991

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207L00000X

Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER CAMPBELL GRATIANCredential: MD

Location AddressN2201 CB 7010, UNC HOSPITALSChapel Hill, NC 27599-0001

Mailing AddressN2201 Cb 7010, Unc HospitalsChapel Hill, NC 27599-0001 · (919) 966-1072 · Fax (919) 966-4873

Phone(919) 966-1072

Fax(919) 966-4873

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSTulane University School Of MedicineGraduated 2009

Enumeration DateJune 22, 2009

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 23, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMarch 23, 2023

✔ NPI 1356578991 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207L00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in NC · 201300968✔ Licensed in NC · 156917

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.

Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X · License 156917 (NC)

N2201 CB 7010, Chapel Hill, NC 27599

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12131 S 17th StWilmington, NC 28401-7407 · Phone (910) 667-7000

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cigna Healthcare.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

Christopher Campbell Gratian 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 ID3375786270

PECOS Enrollment IDI20130824000154

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

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

Regional Anesthesia, PLLC

12 mi

Specialist

3643 N ROXBORO ST
Durham, NC 27704

Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
289 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1952486946 (919) 470-6186

American Anesthesiology Of North Carolina, PLLC

22 mi

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

1236 HUFFMAN MILL RD, SUITE 2000
Burlington, NC 27215

Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
300 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1053677195 (366) 585-1770

Southeast Anesthesiology Consultants, PLLC

40 mi

Anesthesiology

600 GREEN VALLEY ROAD, SUITE 304
Greensboro, NC 27408

Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
223 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1861702425 (336) 282-4840

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 20

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 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.

74 services74 patients

Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402

Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.

54 services54 patients

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch 64450

This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic agent or steroid into a specific nerve or its branch. The goal is to relieve pain by reducing inflammation and numbing the area. It is commonly used for chronic pain management. The process is safe and usually quick.

36 services36 patients

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) 64415

This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent or steroid into your arm's nerve bundle. It's done to manage pain or inflammation. The injection helps block nerve signals that cause discomfort, providing relief. It's a safe, common procedure.

35 services35 patients

Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 76942

Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement is a technique where sound waves create images that help accurately position the needle during procedures. This method ensures precision, minimizes discomfort, and increases safety.

35 services35 patients

Anesthesia for total hip replacement 01214

Anesthesia for total hip replacement is a medical service where medication is given to eliminate pain during surgery. Two types are commonly used: general anesthesia, making you unconscious, or spinal anesthesia, numbing the lower body. The choice depends on your health and your doctor's recommendation.

30 services30 patients

Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand 01810

Anesthesia for procedures on the forearm, wrist, and hand involves administering medication to block sensation in these areas. This helps ensure comfort and painlessness during surgeries or treatments involving nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue in these regions.

30 services30 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 00790

Anesthesia for an upper abdomen procedure involves using medications to help you feel no pain during the operation. It can be general, where you're unconscious, or regional, where just the abdomen area is numbed. It ensures comfort and stillness, aiding a successful procedure.

25 services25 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.

25 services25 patients

Anesthesia for extensive surgery on spine 00670

Anesthesia for extensive spine surgery involves medication to block pain and make you unconscious during the procedure. It ensures comfort and prevents movement. Two types may be used: general (you sleep) or regional (numbs a large area). The choice depends on the surgery specifics and your health.

23 services23 patients

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.

21 services21 patients

Anesthesia for other closed procedure on chest 00520

Anesthesia for a closed chest procedure involves the use of medications to block sensation, ensuring you don't feel pain during the procedure. It can be general (you're asleep) or regional (part of your body is numbed). This helps maintain comfort and safety.

20 services20 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on lower abdomen 00840

Anesthesia for a lower abdomen procedure involves medication to eliminate pain during surgery. You might be awake but relaxed and pain-free, or you may be completely unconscious. It's administered to ensure comfort and safety throughout the operation.

19 services19 patients

Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy 01922

Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep during the procedure. It's used to ensure comfort, minimize movement, and reduce anxiety. The type of anesthesia used depends on the procedure and patient's health.

17 services17 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on skin of arms, legs, and front body 00400

Anesthesia for procedures on the skin of your arms, legs, and front body is a service that numbs the area being treated. This ensures you don't feel pain during procedures like biopsies, stitches, or minor surgeries. It's administered through a small injection or a topical cream.

15 services15 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.

14 services14 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.

13 services13 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.

12 services12 patients

Anesthesia for procedure on upper 2/3rd of thigh bone 01230

Anesthesia for a procedure on the upper 2/3rd of the thigh bone involves administering medication to numb the area or make you unconscious, ensuring you don't feel pain during the operation. It's a safe and routine part of surgical procedures.

12 services12 patients

Anesthesia for open or endoscopic total shoulder joint replacement 01638

Anesthesia for total shoulder joint replacement, either open or endoscopic, involves using medications to block pain during surgery. It can be general (you're asleep) or regional (only the area being operated on is numbed). This ensures comfort and stillness, facilitating a successful procedure.

11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Wilmington, NC

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Local

CMS Certification Number340141

Location2131 S 17th St Box 9000Wilmington, NC 28402 · New Hanover County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Pender Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Burgaw, NC

OwnershipGovernment - Local

CMS Certification Number341307

Location507 E Fremont StBurgaw, NC 28425 · Pender County

Emergency services

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 Gratian's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Gratian is 1356578991. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 22, 2009.

Where is Christopher Gratian located?

Christopher Gratian practices at N2201 Cb 7010 Unc Hospitals, Chapel Hill, NC 27599. The listed phone number is (919) 966-1072.

What is Christopher Gratian's specialty?

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

Is Christopher Gratian enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Gratian 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 Gratian's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Gratian reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Regional Anesthesia, PLLC (Durham, NC), American Anesthesiology Of North Carolina, PLLC (Burlington, NC) and Southeast Anesthesiology Consultants, PLLC (Greensboro, NC). 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 Gratian's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christopher Gratian accept?

Health plans from Cigna Healthcare list Christopher Gratian 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 Gratian affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Gratian is affiliated with Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center and Pender Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Gratian was last updated on March 23, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.