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CHRISTOPHER F PAYTON M.D.
NPI 1679567630
Anesthesiology in Louisville, KY

Q: What is Christopher Payton's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Payton is 1679567630. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 7, 2005.

Q: What is Christopher Payton's specialty?

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

Active since September 07, 2005PECOS Enrolled

86.32/100

CMS Quality Rating

4000 KRESGE WAY, LOUISVILLE, KY 40207(502) 259-5391(502) 259-9733 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About Christopher F Payton M.d. NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER F PAYTON M.D. (NPI 1679567630) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Louisville, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (23689) and active in the NPI registry since September 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Norton Hospitals, Inc, and is a graduate of University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine (1982).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679567630

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207L00000X

Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER F PAYTONCredential: M.D.

Location Address4000 KRESGE WAYLouisville, KY 40207-4605

Mailing AddressPo Box 34748Louisville, KY 40232-4748 · (502) 259-5391 · Fax (502) 259-9733

Phone(502) 259-5391

Fax(502) 259-9733

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Kentucky College Of MedicineGraduated 1982

Enumeration DateSeptember 7, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026

✔ NPI 1679567630 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207L00000X

License✔ Licensed in KY · 23689

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.

4000 KRESGE WAY, Louisville, KY 40207

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid64236896KY

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Christopher F Payton 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 ID8628243441

PECOS Enrollment IDI20111206000772

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 6

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 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.

44 services44 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.

28 services28 patients

Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813

Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.

24 services24 patients

Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812

Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.

23 services23 patients

Anesthesia for extensive surgery on spine 00670

Anesthesia for extensive spine surgery involves medication to block pain and make you unconscious during the procedure. It ensures comfort and prevents movement. Two types may be used: general (you sleep) or regional (numbs a large area). The choice depends on the surgery specifics and your health.

13 services12 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 00790

Anesthesia for an upper abdomen procedure involves using medications to help you feel no pain during the operation. It can be general, where you're unconscious, or regional, where just the abdomen area is numbed. It ensures comfort and stillness, aiding a successful procedure.

13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Norton Hospitals, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Louisville, KY

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number180088

Location200 East Chestnut StreetLouisville, KY 40202 · Jefferson County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Baptist Health Louisville

Acute Care Hospitals · Louisville, KY

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number180130

Location4000 Kresge WayLouisville, KY 40207 · Jefferson 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.

86.32/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

83.91

Improvement Activities

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.

ERIC D ELDER PAC

Physician Assistant

4000 KRESGE WAY
LOUISVILLE, KY 40207

Jefferson County (502) 899-7646

TERESA O. KRAUS CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

4000 KRESGE WAY
LOUISVILLE, KY 40207

Jefferson County (502) 473-2132

ANITA ROSE FEATHERS CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

4000 KRESGE WAY
LOUISVILLE, KY 40207

Jefferson County (502) 473-2132

PETER S LANSING MD

Anesthesiology

4000 KRESGE WAY
LOUISVILLE, KY 40207

Jefferson County (502) 259-5391

DR. CHRISTOPHER M KAUFFMANN MD

Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)

4000 KRESGE WAY, PATHOLOGY DEPT
LOUISVILLE, KY 40207

Jefferson County (502) 897-8226

MRS. NANCY C BURGESS APRN

Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)

4000 KRESGE WAY
LOUISVILLE, KY 40207

Jefferson County (502) 897-8281

LOUISVILLE EMERGENCY MEDICINE ASSOCIATES, PSC

Physician Assistant

4000 KRESGE WAY
LOUISVILLE, KY 40207

Jefferson County (502) 899-7646

SHIRLEY J MEREDITH, MD, PLLC

Internal Medicine

4000 KRESGE WAY, BAPTIST EAST WOUND CARE CENTER
LOUISVILLE, KY 40207

Jefferson County (502) 259-4470

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 Payton's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Payton is 1679567630. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 7, 2005.

Where is Christopher Payton located?

Christopher Payton practices at 4000 Kresge Way, Louisville, KY 40207. The listed phone number is (502) 259-5391.

What is Christopher Payton's specialty?

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

Is Christopher Payton enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Payton 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.

Is Christopher Payton affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Payton is affiliated with Norton Hospitals, Inc and Baptist Health Louisville.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Payton 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 27 days 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.