CHRISTOPHER E KOBUS CRNA
NPI 1609825157
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Akron, OH

Active since May 10, 2006Accepts Medicare Assignment
190 N UNION ST, STE 104, AKRON, OH 44304(330) 253-9145(330) 253-6222 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Christopher E Kobus Crna NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER E KOBUS CRNA (NPI 1609825157) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Akron, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (RN-186848) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is affiliated with Summa Health System and is a graduate of Other (1992).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609825157
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER E KOBUSCredential: CRNA
Location Address190 N UNION ST, STE 104Akron, OH 44304-1369
Mailing Address190 N Union St, Ste 104Akron, OH 44304-1369 · (330) 253-9145 · Fax (330) 253-6222
Fax(330) 253-6222
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1992
Enumeration DateMay 10, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1609825157 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in OH · RN-186848
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.
190 N UNION ST, Akron, OH 44304

Other Identifiers 7

Medicaid0905426OH
Other2080224OH · United Healthcare Group #
Medicaid7091249OH
Other000000125770OH · Anthem Bcbs Indv Number
Other100153OH · Employer Kaiser Group #
Other727636OH · Buckeye Community Hlth Pl
Other120773OH · Kaiser Permanente Indv #

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 E Kobus Crna 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 ID6507845427
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040715000276

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Kobus reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
4441 HUDSON DR
Stow, OH 44224
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 13 clinicians in this Medicare group
Pain Medicine
1560 CORPORATE WOODS PKWY
Uniontown, OH 44685
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 14 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
405 W GRAND AVE
Dayton, OH 45405
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 419 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

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 nerve destruction procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance 01940
This is a procedure where anesthesia is applied to numb specific nerves in your lower back. Using imaging guidance, the doctor can accurately locate these nerves through the skin. This is done to alleviate pain by disrupting nerve signals. It's a safe and effective method.
26 services25 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Summa Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Akron, OH
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number360020
Location525 East Market StreetAkron, OH 44309 · Summit County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 44304 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
$126.12 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.65
Typical copayment $31.53 (range $13.58 – $41.66)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.07 typical visit price
range $17.10 – $135.40
Typical copayment $17.01 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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
190 N UNION ST, STE 104
AKRON, OH 44304
Anesthesiology
190 N UNION ST, STE 104
AKRON, OH 44304
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
190 N UNION ST, STE 104
AKRON, OH 44304
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
190 N UNION ST, STE 104
AKRON, OH 44304
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
190 N UNION ST, STE 104
AKRON, OH 44304
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
190 N UNION ST, STE 104
AKRON, OH 44304
Anesthesiology
190 N UNION ST, STE 104
AKRON, OH 44304
Dermatology
190 N UNION ST, STE 203
AKRON, OH 44304

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 Kobus's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Kobus is 1609825157. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 10, 2006.

Where is Christopher Kobus located?

Christopher Kobus practices at 190 N Union St Ste 104, Akron, OH 44304. The listed phone number is (330) 253-9145.

What is Christopher Kobus's specialty?

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

Is Christopher Kobus enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Kobus 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 Kobus's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Kobus reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Lhz Limited Ptr (Stow, OH), Lababidi Enterprises Inc. (Uniontown, OH) and Dayton Anesthesia & Pain Services, LLC (Dayton, OH). 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 Kobus's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christopher Kobus accept?

Health plans from CareSource list Christopher Kobus 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 Kobus affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Kobus is affiliated with Summa Health System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Kobus was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.