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

Active since October 25, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts 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: October 25, 2026.

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 enrolled in Medicare PECOS, 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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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

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
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

5

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Wheeler reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

King's Daughters Medical Specialties, Inc.
26 mi
Dermatology
2930 CARTER AVE
Ashland, KY 41101
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Kings Daughters Medical Specialties Inc
  • 531 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1265063580 (606) 324-1483
Riverside Anesthesia, Psc
26 mi
Anesthesiology
2201 LEXINGTON AVE
Ashland, KY 41101
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 83 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1578946596 (606) 408-4000
Triangle Anesthesia Group Psc
64 mi
Anesthesiology
100 MEDICAL CENTER DR
Hazard, KY 41701
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 150 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1124079314 (606) 439-6600
Commonwealth Anesthesia, Psc
100 mi
Anesthesiology
150 N EAGLE CREEK DR
Lexington, KY 40509
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 462 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1437196300 (859) 967-5000
360 Anesthesia PLLC
420 mi
Anesthesiology
575 N RIVER ST
Wilkes Barre, PA 18764
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 12 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1811637366 (570) 829-8111

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 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
Quality70.01
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost65.57

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.

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
Specialist/Technologist, Other (Surgical Assistant)
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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Christopher Wheeler's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Wheeler reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: King's Daughters Medical Specialties, Inc. (Ashland, KY), Riverside Anesthesia, Psc (Ashland, KY), Triangle Anesthesia Group Psc (Hazard, KY), Commonwealth Anesthesia, Psc (Lexington, KY) and 360 Anesthesia PLLC (Wilkes Barre, PA). 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 Wheeler's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

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 11 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.