DR. CHRISTOPHER SHAWN WHEELER CRNA, DMPNA
NPI 1457637159
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Louisa, KY

Q: What is Christopher Wheeler's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Wheeler is 1457637159. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 25, 2011.

Q: What is Christopher Wheeler's specialty?

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

Active since October 25, 2011Accepts Medicare Assignment

82.94/100

CMS Quality Rating

2485 HIGHWAY 644, LOUISA, KY 41230(606) 638-9451 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 29, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About Dr. Christopher Shawn Wheeler Crna, Dmpna NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER SHAWN WHEELER CRNA, DMPNA (NPI 1457637159) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Louisa, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (3007186) and active in the NPI registry since October 2011. He is affiliated with Highlands Arh Regional Medical Center and is a graduate of Other (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1457637159

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy367500000X

Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER SHAWN WHEELERCredential: CRNA, DMPNA

Location Address2485 HIGHWAY 644Louisa, KY 41230-9242

Mailing Address3448 Sharon CtCatlettsburg, KY 41129-9170 · (606) 922-1616

Phone(606) 638-9451

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2011

Enumeration DateOctober 25, 2011

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 29, 2015

✔ NPI 1457637159 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 KY · 3007186

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.

2485 HIGHWAY 644, Louisa, KY 41230

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Christopher Shawn Wheeler Crna, Dmpna 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 ID1759541998

PECOS Enrollment IDI20120327000335

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.

25 services25 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.

24 services23 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.

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 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Highlands Arh Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Prestonsburg, KY

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number180005

Location5000 Kentucky Route 321Prestonsburg, KY 41653 · Floyd County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Paul B Hall Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Paintsville, KY

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number180078

Location625 James S Trimble BoulevardPaintsville, KY 41240 · Johnson County

Emergency services

Three Rivers Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Louisa, KY

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number180128

Location2485 Highway 644Louisa, KY 41230 · Lawrence County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 41230 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

$122.77 typical visit price

range $52.76 – $162.27

Typical copayment $30.69 (range $13.19 – $40.56)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$66.24 typical visit price

range $16.53 – $131.99

Typical copayment $16.56 (range $4.13 – $32.99)

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.

82.94/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

70.01

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

65.57

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 9

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

YATESVILLE EMERGENCY GROUP, LLC

Emergency Medicine

2485 HIGHWAY 644
LOUISA, KY 41230

Lawrence County (606) 638-9451

HOSPITAL OF LOUISA, INC.

General Acute Care Hospital

2485 HIGHWAY 644
LOUISA, KY 41230

Lawrence County (606) 638-9451

DR. JASON R. DESKINS D.O.

Family Medicine

2485 HIGHWAY 644, SUITE 108
LOUISA, KY 41230

Lawrence County (606) 638-4656

MELISSA ROBIN STEPP

Surgery

2485 HIGHWAY 644
LOUISA, KY 41230

Lawrence County (606) 638-9451

SHELBY PIGMON THOMPSON NP

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

2485 HIGHWAY 644
LOUISA, KY 41230

Lawrence County (606) 638-9451

MRS. ROSE LYNN KINGSTON CN

Nutritionist

2485 HIGHWAY 644
LOUISA, KY 41230

Lawrence County (606) 638-7380

JENNIFER JUDE PMHNP

Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)

2485 HIGHWAY 644
LOUISA, KY 41230

Lawrence County (606) 369-9451

MRS. JENNIFER MICHELLE JOHNSON APRN

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

2485 HIGHWAY 644
LOUISA, KY 41230

Lawrence County (606) 638-9451

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 Wheeler's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Wheeler is 1457637159. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 25, 2011.

Where is Christopher Wheeler located?

Christopher Wheeler practices at 2485 Highway 644, Louisa, KY 41230. The listed phone number is (606) 638-9451.

What is Christopher Wheeler's specialty?

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

Is Christopher Wheeler enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Wheeler 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 Christopher Wheeler accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Home State Health and Ambetter of Tennessee list Christopher Wheeler 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 Wheeler affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Wheeler is affiliated with Highlands Arh Regional Medical Center, Paul B Hall Regional Medical Center and Three Rivers Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Wheeler was last updated on September 29, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.