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CHRISTOPHER DWIGHT RICH CRNA
NPI 1407096597
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Asheville, NC

Active since March 02, 2009Accepts Medicare Assignment
84.44/100
CMS Quality Rating
76 PEACHTREE ROAD, SUITE 300, ASHEVILLE, NC 28803(828) 274-3477(828) 274-7407 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 11, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Christopher Dwight Rich Crna NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER DWIGHT RICH CRNA (NPI 1407096597) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Asheville, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (082158) and active in the NPI registry since March 2009. He is a graduate of Other (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1407096597
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER DWIGHT RICHCredential: CRNA
Location Address76 PEACHTREE ROAD, SUITE 300Asheville, NC 28803-3505
Mailing Address76 Peachtree Road, Suite 300Asheville, NC 28803-3505 · (828) 274-3477 · Fax (828) 274-7407
Phone(828) 274-3477
Fax(828) 274-7407
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateMarch 2, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 11, 2013
✔ NPI 1407096597 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 082158
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.
Also ListedRegistered NurseTaxonomy 163W00000X · License 146453 (NC)
76 PEACHTREE ROAD, Asheville, NC 28803
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare PINQ36870ANC

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

Christopher Dwight Rich 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 ID9638229867
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090610000373

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.
124 services124 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.
121 services117 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.
71 services70 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.
62 services62 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28803 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.

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.

84.44/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality88.33
Improvement Activities40
Cost69.53

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.

MR. TIMOTHY WHALEN CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
76 PEACHTREE ROAD, SUITE 300
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Buncombe County (828) 254-1969
TAMARA ANN MATEJKA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
76 PEACHTREE ROAD, SUITE 300
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Buncombe County (828) 274-3477
MISTY M. DEASON CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
76 PEACHTREE ROAD, SUITE 300
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Buncombe County (828) 274-3477
RYAN BAKER CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
76 PEACHTREE ROAD, SUITE 300
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Buncombe County (828) 274-3477
KATRINA LYNN YOUNGBLOOD CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
76 PEACHTREE ROAD, SUITE 300
ASHEVLLE, NC 28803
Buncombe County (828) 274-3477
PAUL J HARRIS MD
Anesthesiology
76 PEACHTREE ROAD, SUITE 300
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Buncombe County (828) 274-3477
DR. KEITH A HOUSMAN MD
Anesthesiology
76 PEACHTREE ROAD, SUITE 300
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Buncombe County (828) 274-3477
DR. JAMES R COX II MD
Anesthesiology
76 PEACHTREE ROAD, SUITE 300
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Buncombe County (828) 274-3477

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 Rich's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Rich is 1407096597. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 2, 2009.

Where is Christopher Rich located?

Christopher Rich practices at 76 Peachtree Road Suite 300, Asheville, NC 28803. The listed phone number is (828) 274-3477.

What is Christopher Rich's specialty?

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

Is Christopher Rich enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Rich 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Rich was last updated on December 11, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.