CHRISTOPHER RYAN BIRDSELL APRN
NPI 1518485358
Nurse Practitioner in Topeka, KS

Active since August 31, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
94.24/100
CMS Quality Rating
1500 SW 10TH AVE, TOPEKA, KS 66604(785) 354-6000(785) 354-5114 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 15, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 15, 2022, Aug 19, 2022, Mar 24, 2021 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2017).

About Christopher Ryan Birdsell Aprn NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER RYAN BIRDSELL APRN (NPI 1518485358) is an individual nurse practitioner in Topeka, Kansas, licensed in Kansas (53-77829) and active in the NPI registry since August 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Vassar Brothers Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518485358
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER RYAN BIRDSELLCredential: APRN
Location Address1500 SW 10TH AVETopeka, KS 66604-1301
Mailing Address1500 Sw 10th AveTopeka, KS 66604-1301 · (785) 354-6000 · Fax (785) 354-5114
Fax(785) 354-5114
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateAugust 31, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 15, 20225 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 1, 2022
NPI 1518485358 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
Licenses Licensed in KS · 53-77829 Licensed in CT · 8233
Definition
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · Acute CareTaxonomy 363LA2100X · License 10205 (WI), 8233 (CT)
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · Critical Care MedicineTaxonomy 363LC0200X · License 10205 (WI)
1500 SW 10TH AVE, Topeka, KS 66604

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

Christopher Ryan Birdsell Aprn 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 ID5395019228
PECOS Enrollment IDI20191125000149, I20260403002106
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.

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.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
80 services77 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
17 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Vassar Brothers Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Poughkeepsie, NY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330023
Location45 Reade PlacePoughkeepsie, NY 12601 · Dutchess County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Lewisgale Hospital Pulaski

Acute Care Hospitals · Pulaski, VA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number490116
Location2400 Lee HighwayPulaski, VA 24301 · Pulaski County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 66604 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
$81.98 typical visit price
range $53.00 – $161.67
Typical copayment $20.49 (range $13.25 – $40.41)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$94.12 typical visit price
range $16.88 – $132.11
Typical copayment $23.53 (range $4.22 – $33.02)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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.

94.24/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality78.26
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

Speech-Language Pathologist
1500 SW 10TH AVE
TOPEKA, KS 66604
Nurse Practitioner
1500 SW 10TH AVE
TOPEKA, KS 66604
Social Worker (Clinical)
1500 SW 10TH AVE
TOPEKA, KS 66604
Emergency Medicine
1500 SW 10TH AVE
TOPEKA, KS 66604
Hospitalist
1500 SW 10TH AVE
TOPEKA, KS 66604
Psychiatry & Neurology (Vascular Neurology)
1500 SW 10TH AVE
TOPEKA, KS 66604
Dietitian, Registered
1500 SW 10TH AVE
TOPEKA, KS 66604
Physical Therapy Assistant
1500 SW 10TH AVE
TOPEKA, KS 66604

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 Birdsell's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Birdsell is 1518485358. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 31, 2017.

Where is Christopher Birdsell located?

Christopher Birdsell practices at 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS 66604. The listed phone number is (785) 354-6000.

What is Christopher Birdsell's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Is Christopher Birdsell enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Birdsell 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.

Is Christopher Birdsell affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Birdsell is affiliated with Vassar Brothers Medical Center and Lewisgale Hospital Pulaski.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Birdsell was last updated on November 15, 2022. 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.