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CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL NICKELSON
NPI 1477062743
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in New Bern, NC

Active since September 29, 2017Accepts Medicare Assignment
47.59/100
CMS Quality Rating
2000 NEUSE BLVD, NEW BERN, NC 28560(252) 633-8846 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 29, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Christopher Michael Nickelson NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL NICKELSON (NPI 1477062743) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in New Bern, North Carolina, licensed in Pennsylvania (120598) and active in the NPI registry since September 2017. He is affiliated with Carolina East Medical Center and is a graduate of Other (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477062743
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER MICHAEL NICKELSON
Location Address2000 NEUSE BLVDNew Bern, NC 28560-3449
Mailing Address101 Porter AveScottdale, PA 15683-1138
Phone(252) 633-8846
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateSeptember 29, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 29, 2018
✔ NPI 1477062743 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 PA · 120598
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 300495 (NC), RN639963 (PA)
2000 NEUSE BLVD, New Bern, NC 28560
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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 NC, Cigna Healthcare.Insurance ›

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

Christopher Michael Nickelson 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 ID7113280025
PECOS Enrollment IDI20180405002707

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Nickelson reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Carolinaeast Medical Center
Same address
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2000 NEUSE BLVD
New Bern, NC 28560
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 95 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1710923875 (252) 633-8640
Carolina East Physicians
Same address
Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
2000 NEUSE BLVD
New Bern, NC 28560
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Carolinaeast Physicians
  • 320 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1114524519 (252) 637-9298

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 2

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 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.
15 services15 patients
Anesthesia for heart artery bypass grafting on heart-lung machine 00567
Anesthesia for heart artery bypass grafting on a heart-lung machine involves administering medications to induce sleep and eliminate pain during surgery. The heart-lung machine takes over heart and lung functions, ensuring blood flow and oxygen supply to the body.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Carolina East Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · New Bern, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number340131
Location2000 Neuse BlvdNew Bern, NC 28560 · Craven County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28560 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.

47.59/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality43.48
Promoting Interoperability0
Improvement Activities40
Cost65.16

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.

REBECCA SAENZ DUBAY M.D.
Emergency Medicine
2000 NEUSE BLVD
NEW BERN, NC 28560
Craven County (252) 633-8111
JENNA KING
Physical Therapist
2000 NEUSE BLVD
NEW BERN, NC 28560
Craven County (252) 633-8640
ERIN HAYBA
Nurse Practitioner
2000 NEUSE BLVD
NEW BERN, NC 28560
Craven County (252) 633-8111
MR. AMY SUTTER
Speech-Language Pathologist
2000 NEUSE BLVD
NEW BERN, NC 28560
Craven County (252) 633-8020
MRS. RENAY P. BARHAM MS CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
2000 NEUSE BLVD
NEW BERN, NC 28560
Craven County (252) 633-8020
ADAM LEVI BRINKERHOFF CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2000 NEUSE BLVD
NEW BERN, NC 28560
Craven County (252) 633-8640
SUMNIMA SHRESTHA M.D
Internal Medicine
2000 NEUSE BLVD
NEW BERN, NC 28560
Craven County (252) 633-8111
ASHLLI CHESTNUTT RN
Registered Nurse (Emergency)
2000 NEUSE BLVD
NEW BERN, NC 28560
Craven County (252) 633-8204

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 Nickelson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Nickelson is 1477062743. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 29, 2017.

Where is Christopher Nickelson located?

Christopher Nickelson practices at 2000 Neuse Blvd, New Bern, NC 28560. The listed phone number is (252) 633-8846.

What is Christopher Nickelson's specialty?

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

Is Christopher Nickelson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Nickelson 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 Nickelson's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Nickelson reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Carolinaeast Medical Center (New Bern, NC) and Carolina East Physicians (New Bern, 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 Nickelson's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christopher Nickelson accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and Cigna Healthcare list Christopher Nickelson 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 Nickelson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Nickelson is affiliated with Carolina East Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Nickelson was last updated on January 29, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.