CHRISTOPHER AXELSON CRNA
NPI 1659556645
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Lufkin, TX

Q: What is Christopher Axelson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Axelson is 1659556645. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 8, 2008.

Q: What is Christopher Axelson's specialty?

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

Active since January 08, 2008Accepts Medicare Assignment

1201 W FRANK AVE, LUFKIN, TX 75904(936) 634-8111 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 26, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About Christopher Axelson Crna NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER AXELSON CRNA (NPI 1659556645) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Lufkin, Texas, licensed in Texas (664591) and active in the NPI registry since January 2008. He is affiliated with Chi St Lukes Health Memorial Lufkin and is a graduate of Other (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659556645

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy367500000X

Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER AXELSONCredential: CRNA

Location Address1201 W FRANK AVELufkin, TX 75904-3357

Mailing AddressPo Box 153814Lufkin, TX 75915-3814 · (936) 404-8987

Phone(936) 634-8111

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2007

Enumeration DateJanuary 8, 2008

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 26, 2015

✔ NPI 1659556645 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 TX · 664591

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.

1201 W FRANK AVE, Lufkin, TX 75904

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Molina Healthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Christopher Axelson 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 ID2567532310

PECOS Enrollment IDI20080605000133

Medicare Billing Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Axelson reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

The Center For Sight, PA

1.0 mi

Ophthalmology

2 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
Lufkin, TX 75904

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
17 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1053494245 (936) 634-8434

Emergenchealth PLLC

182 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

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 5

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 x-ray or radiation therapy 01922

Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep during the procedure. It's used to ensure comfort, minimize movement, and reduce anxiety. The type of anesthesia used depends on the procedure and patient's health.

15 services15 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731

This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.

14 services14 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.

13 services13 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.

12 services12 patients

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into knee nerve branch using imaging guidance 64454

This procedure involves injecting anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a knee nerve branch. Imaging technology is used to ensure accurate placement of the needle. This can help reduce pain and inflammation in the knee area.

11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Chi St Lukes Health Memorial Lufkin

Acute Care Hospitals · Lufkin, TX

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number450211

Location1201 West Frank StreetLufkin, TX 75901 · Angelina County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Chi St Lukes Health Memorial Livingston

Acute Care Hospitals · Livingston, TX

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number450395

Location1717 Hwy 59 BypassLivingston, TX 77351 · Polk County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 75904 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

$126.40 typical visit price

range $54.84 – $166.88

Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$68.55 typical visit price

range $17.52 – $136.11

Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)

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.

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Post-Anesthetic Transfer of Care Measure: Procedure Room to a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Percentage of patients, regardless of age, who are under the care of an anesthesia practitioner and are admitted to a PACU or other non-ICU location in which a post-anesthetic formal transfer of care protocol or checklist which includes the key transfer of…

100%652 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Prevention of Post-Operative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV) - Combination Therapy

Percentage of patients, aged 18 years and older, who undergo a procedure under an inhalational general anesthetic, AND who have three or more risk factors for post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV), who receive combination therapy consisting of at least…

97%151 patients

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

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