CHRISTOPHER SIMONSON CRNA
NPI 1578970752
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Fresno, CA

Active since July 19, 2014
35.75/100
CMS Quality Rating
FRESNO & R STREET, FRESNO, CA 93721(559) 459-6000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 1, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 1, 2021, May 23, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Christopher Simonson Crna NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER SIMONSON CRNA (NPI 1578970752) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Fresno, California, licensed in California (NA95000157) and active in the NPI registry since July 2014.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578970752
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER SIMONSONCredential: CRNA
Location AddressFRESNO & R STREETFresno, CA 93721-1365
Mailing AddressPo Box 34120Reno, NV 89533-4120 · (775) 747-5050 · Fax (775) 747-5005
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJuly 19, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 1, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 1, 2021
✔ NPI 1578970752 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 CA · NA95000157
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 756752 (CA)
FRESNO & R STREET, Fresno, CA 93721

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Christopher Simonson Crna is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Medicare Billing Reassignments

8

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Simonson reassigns Medicare billing to 8 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Multi-Specialty
7257 N FRESNO ST
Fresno, CA 93720
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 604 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
7370 N PALM AVE STE 101
Fresno, CA 93711
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 508 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1250 E ALMOND AVE
Madera, CA 93637
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 92 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
11678 N BELLA AVE
Fresno, CA 93730
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 4 clinicians in this Medicare group
Ambulatory Surgical
3901 CAPITAL MALL DR SW STE B
Olympia, WA 98502
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 68 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
400 E PIONEER STE 101
Puyallup, WA 98372
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 119 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
34719 6TH AVE S
Federal Way, WA 98003
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 22 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1135 116TH AVE NE, SUITE 570
Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 83 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 8

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 on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand 01810
Anesthesia for procedures on the forearm, wrist, and hand involves administering medication to block sensation in these areas. This helps ensure comfort and painlessness during surgeries or treatments involving nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue in these regions.
62 services58 patients
Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
37 services31 patients
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.
24 services24 patients
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 64447
This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into a nerve in your thigh. It's done to alleviate pain or inflammation. A needle will be carefully positioned near the nerve, and the medicine will be administered.
19 services19 patients
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) 64415
This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent or steroid into your arm's nerve bundle. It's done to manage pain or inflammation. The injection helps block nerve signals that cause discomfort, providing relief. It's a safe, common procedure.
17 services17 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure or exam of knee joint using an endoscope 01400
Anesthesia for a knee joint procedure or exam using an endoscope involves administering medication to numb the area or put you in a sleep-like state. This ensures you don't feel pain during the procedure. The endoscope, a thin tube with a camera, allows the doctor to view the knee joint internally without making large incisions.
14 services14 patients

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.

35.75/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality21.1
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.

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
FRESNO & R STREET
FRESNO, CA 93721
Anesthesiology
FRESNO & R STREET
FRESNO, CA 93721
Anesthesiology
FRESNO & R STREET
FRESNO, CA 93721
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
FRESNO & R STREET
FRESNO, CA 93721
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
FRESNO & R STREET
FRESNO, CA 93721
Anesthesiology
FRESNO & R STREET
FRESNO, CA 93721
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
FRESNO & R STREET
FRESNO, CA 93721
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
FRESNO & R STREET
FRESNO, CA 93721

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 Simonson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Simonson is 1578970752. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 19, 2014.

Where is Christopher Simonson located?

Christopher Simonson practices at Fresno & R Street, Fresno, CA 93721. The listed phone number is (559) 459-6000.

What is Christopher Simonson's specialty?

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

Is Christopher Simonson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Simonson is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Christopher Simonson's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Simonson reassigns Medicare benefits to 8 organizations: Community Health Partners (Fresno, CA), Community Foundation Medical Group (Fresno, CA), Central California Anesthesiology Solutions (Madera, CA), Oracle Anesthesia, Inc A Professional Nursing Corporation (Fresno, CA), Olympia Orthopaedic Associates PLLC (Olympia, WA) and 3 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Simonson's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christopher Simonson accept?

Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska list Christopher Simonson 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Simonson was last updated on December 1, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.