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CHRISTOPHER FRANZEN MD
NPI 1598022279
Anesthesiology in Dallas, TX

Active since April 18, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
93.5/100
CMS Quality Rating
12222 MERIT DR STE 600, DALLAS, TX 75251(972) 715-5000(972) 715-9976 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 14, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Christopher Franzen Md NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER FRANZEN MD (NPI 1598022279) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Dallas, Texas, licensed in Texas (Q0634) and active in the NPI registry since April 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Christus Southeast Texas- St Elizabeth, and maintains a secondary practice location in Houston.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598022279
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER FRANZENCredential: MD
Location Address12222 MERIT DR STE 600Dallas, TX 75251-3294
Mailing AddressP O B 840853 Jjl310Dallas, TX 75284-1501 · (972) 233-1999 · Fax (972) 233-3666
Phone(972) 715-5000
Fax(972) 715-9976
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical School At HoustonGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateApril 18, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 14, 2023
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 14, 2023
✔ NPI 1598022279 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · Q0634✔ Licensed in TX · 1598022279
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License BP10044089 (TX)
Also ListedGeneral PracticeTaxonomy 208D00000X · License Q0634 (TX)
12222 MERIT DR STE 600, Dallas, TX 75251
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 16431 Fannin St, MSB 5.020Houston, TX 77030-1501 · Phone (713) 500-5151

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Molina Healthcare, Oscar Insurance Company.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 Franzen Md 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 ID9739467622
PECOS Enrollment IDI20161027001358
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 Franzen reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Independent Physicians Network PLLC
7.6 mi
Anesthesiology
3625 N HALL ST # 800
Dallas, TX 75219
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 495 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1396274676 (214) 252-3500
Emergenchealth PLLC
40 mi
Anesthesiology
4100 INTERNATIONAL PLZ STE 800
Fort Worth, TX 76109
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,612 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1467970897 (972) 861-1270
Dynamic Anesthesia Providers PLLC
226 mi
Anesthesiology
510 W TIDWELL RD
Houston, TX 77091
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 319 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1346752326 (832) 465-3514
U. S. Anesthesia Partners Of Texas, P.A.,
230 mi
Anesthesiology
1500 CITYWEST BLVD, SUITE 300
Houston, TX 77042
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: U S Anesthesia Partners Of Texas, PA
  • 3,804 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1548208564 (877) 361-1809
Ut Physicians
235 mi
Anesthesiology
6410 FANNIN ST, 1500
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 3,111 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1033157821 (832) 325-7325

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.

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.
24 services24 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.
17 services17 patients
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.
15 services15 patients
Anesthesia for injection, drainage or aspiration procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance 01938
This procedure involves using anesthesia to numb your lower back for certain procedures like injections, drainage, or aspiration on your spine or spinal cord. Imaging guidance is used to accurately locate the area to be treated, ensuring precision and safety.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Christus Southeast Texas- St Elizabeth

Acute Care Hospitals · Beaumont, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450034
Location2830 Calder AvenueBeaumont, TX 77702 · Jefferson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Nassau Bay, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450709
Location18300 Houston Methodist DrNassau Bay, TX 77058 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

93.5/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality97.15
Improvement Activities40
Cost83.57

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.

MRS. CHARITY CABRERA MAGCALAS CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
12222 MERIT DR STE 600
DALLAS, TX 75251
Dallas County (972) 715-5000
DR. ELVIS TSANG MD
Anesthesiology
12222 MERIT DR STE 600
DALLAS, TX 75251
Dallas County (972) 715-5000
BINU RAJAN ABRAHAM MD
Anesthesiology
12222 MERIT DR STE 600
DALLAS, TX 75251
Dallas County (972) 715-5000
LAUREN CARTER SEGERSON CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
12222 MERIT DR STE 600
DALLAS, TX 75251
Dallas County (972) 715-5000
SARAH KATHARINA JUNGNITSCH
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
12222 MERIT DR STE 600
DALLAS, TX 75251
Dallas County (972) 715-5000
ABIGAIL PINTO WOOD CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
12222 MERIT DR STE 600
DALLAS, TX 75251
Dallas County (972) 715-5000
HANNAH NEIPP MURDOCK CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
12222 MERIT DR STE 600
DALLAS, TX 75251
Dallas County (972) 715-5000
THOMAS ADAMS MD
Anesthesiology
12222 MERIT DR STE 600
DALLAS, TX 75251
Dallas County (972) 715-5000

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 Franzen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Franzen is 1598022279. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 18, 2012.

Where is Christopher Franzen located?

Christopher Franzen practices at 12222 Merit Dr Ste 600, Dallas, TX 75251. The listed phone number is (972) 715-5000.

What is Christopher Franzen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Christopher Franzen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Franzen 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 Franzen's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Franzen reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Independent Physicians Network PLLC (Dallas, TX), Emergenchealth PLLC (Fort Worth, TX), Dynamic Anesthesia Providers PLLC (Houston, TX), U. S. Anesthesia Partners Of Texas, P.A., (Houston, TX) and Ut Physicians (Houston, TX). 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 Franzen's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christopher Franzen accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Molina Healthcare and Oscar Insurance Company list Christopher Franzen 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 Franzen affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Franzen is affiliated with Christus Southeast Texas- St Elizabeth and Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Franzen was last updated on September 14, 2023. 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.