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CHRISTI LEE CAZALAS EARNEST M.D.
NPI 1609096148
Internal Medicine in Memphis, TN

Active since April 26, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1533 UNION AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38104(901) 320-6915(901) 320-6920 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 14, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: May 14, 2024, Jun 22, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Christi Lee Cazalas Earnest M.d. NPPES

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

CHRISTI LEE CAZALAS EARNEST M.D. (NPI 1609096148) is an individual internal medicine provider in Memphis, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (47922) and active in the NPI registry since April 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Methodist Hospitals Of Memphis, and maintains a secondary practice location in Memphis.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609096148
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTI LEE CAZALAS EARNESTCredential: M.D.
Location Address1533 UNION AVEMemphis, TN 38104-3726
Mailing Address1211 Union Ave Ste 330Memphis, TN 38104-6655
Phone(901) 320-6915
Fax(901) 320-6920
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Alabama School Of MedicineGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateApril 26, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMay 14, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 14, 2024
✔ NPI 1609096148 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TN · 47922✔ Licensed in AL · 30158
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License 30158 (AL), 47922 (TN)
1533 UNION AVE, Memphis, TN 38104
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Christi Lee Cazalas

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 13473 Poplar Ave, Suite 103Memphis, TN 38111-4654 · Phone (901) 320-6915 · Fax (301) 320-6920

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1525696TN

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Christi Lee Cazalas Earnest M.d. 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 ID6103011895
PECOS Enrollment IDI20111108000811
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 3

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
157 services96 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
76 services76 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
49 services45 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Methodist Hospitals Of Memphis

Acute Care Hospitals · Memphis, TN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number440049
Location1265 Union Ave Suite 700Memphis, TN 38104 · Shelby County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Francis Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Memphis, TN
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number440183
Location5959 Park AveMemphis, TN 38119 · Shelby County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 38104 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
$121.80 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $30.45 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$93.60 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $23.40 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 5

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
7 suppliers21 claims62 services$6.11 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
4 suppliers15 claims24 services$1.16 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier13 claims13 services$16.17 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier13 claims13 services$76.13 avg. paid by Medicare
Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service K0553
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
3 suppliers15 claims15 services$198.37 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

STEPHANIE ANN CONNELLY MD
Internal Medicine
1533 UNION AVE
MEMPHIS, TN 38104
Shelby County (901) 721-1200
CHRISTOPHER DANIEL WRIGHT MD
Internal Medicine
1533 UNION AVE
MEMPHIS, TN 38104
Shelby County (901) 721-1200

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 Christi Earnest's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christi Earnest is 1609096148. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 26, 2007. The provider is also known as Christi Lee Cazalas.

Where is Christi Earnest located?

Christi Earnest practices at 1533 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38104. The listed phone number is (901) 320-6915.

What is Christi Earnest's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Christi Earnest enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christi Earnest 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.

What insurance does Christi Earnest accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and UnitedHealthcare list Christi Earnest 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 Christi Earnest affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christi Earnest is affiliated with Methodist Hospitals Of Memphis and St Francis Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christi Earnest was last updated on May 14, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.