CHRISTOPHER THACKER
NPI 1609335678
Surgery - Trauma Surgery in Wichita, KS
About Christopher Thacker NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
CHRISTOPHER THACKER (NPI 1609335678) is an individual trauma surgery provider in Wichita, Kansas, licensed in Kansas (04-51053) and active in the NPI registry since March 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hutchinson Regional Medical Center Inc, and is a graduate of University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) (2019).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
Accepted 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 Thacker 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignment
Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Thacker reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.
Wichita, KS 67214
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Kansas enrollment
- 64 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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Hutchinson Regional Medical Center Inc
Acute Care Hospitals · Hutchinson, KSNmc Health
Acute Care Hospitals · Newton, KSAscension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc.
Acute Care Hospitals · Wichita, KSUniversity Of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus
Acute Care Hospitals · Great Bend, KSVia Christi Hospital Wichita St Teresa, Inc
Acute Care Hospitals · Wichita, KSOther Providers at the Same Location NPPES 12
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
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 Thacker's NPI number?
The NPI number for Christopher Thacker is 1609335678. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 18, 2019.
Where is Christopher Thacker located?
Christopher Thacker practices at 818 N Emporia St Ste 200, Wichita, KS 67214. The listed phone number is (316) 263-0296.
What is Christopher Thacker's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Trauma Surgery, with taxonomy code 2086S0127X.
Is Christopher Thacker enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Christopher Thacker 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 organization bills Medicare for Christopher Thacker's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Thacker reassigns Medicare benefits to Wichita Surgical Specialists PA (Wichita, KS). The 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 Thacker's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Christopher Thacker accept?
Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan, Ambetter of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc. list Christopher Thacker 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 Thacker affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Christopher Thacker is affiliated with Hutchinson Regional Medical Center Inc, Nmc Health, Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc., University Of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus and Via Christi Hospital Wichita St Teresa, Inc.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Christopher Thacker was last updated on October 9, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 months 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.
# Christopher Thacker · NPI 1609335678
Trauma Surgery physician in Wichita, Kansas. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since March 18, 2019.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1609335678 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** March 18, 2019
- **Primary specialty:** Surgery - Trauma Surgery · taxonomy 2086S0127X
- **State license:** 04-51053 (Kansas)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 818 N EMPORIA ST STE 200, Wichita, KS 67214-3726
- **Phone:** (316) 263-0296
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** Wichita Surgical Specialists PA (NPI 1154302180, Wichita, KS), under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** University Of Kansas School Of Med, class of 2019
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** October 9, 2025
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1609335678) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.