CHRISTOPHER A KETO CRNA
NPI 1689724502
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Charleston, SC
NPI Status: Active since January 11, 2007
Contact Information
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC
ZIP 29425
Phone: (843) 792-1414
- Individual
- Male
- Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
- Accepts Insurance
About CHRISTOPHER KETO
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Christopher Keto, a provider established in Charleston, South Carolina with a medical specialization in Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1689724502 assigned on January 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 367500000X with license number 3103 (SC). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.
- NPI
- 1689724502
- Provider Name
- CHRISTOPHER A KETO CRNA
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 171 ASHLEY AVE CHARLESTON, SC 29425
- Location Phone
- (843) 792-1414
- Mailing Address
- PO BOX 751461 CHARLOTTE, NC 28275
- Mailing Phone
- (843) 792-6200
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 01-11-2007
- Last Update Date
- 07-08-2007
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
- Taxonomy Code
- 367500000X
- Type
- Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- License No.
- 3103
- License State
- SC
- Taxonomy Description
- (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.
Secondary Taxonomies
The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.
| No. | Taxonomy Code | Type | Classification / Specialization |
License No. (State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 367500000X | Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers | Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered | 137348 (NC) |
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- First Choice Next Bronze Essential - HMO
- First Choice Next Bronze Premier - HMO
- First Choice Next Bronze Signature - HMO
- First Choice Next Gold Premier - HMO
- First Choice Next Gold Signature - HMO
- First Choice Next Silver Essential - HMO
- First Choice Next Silver Premier - HMO
- First Choice Next Silver Signature - HMO
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Additional Identifiers
The NPI Enumerator encourages providers to submit additional identifiers with their NPI application although the submission of this information is optional. The additional identifier(s) section includes other numbers or codes currently or formerly used as an identifier for the provider by other public healthcare entities. The identifiers may include UPIN, NSC, OSCAR, DEA, Medicaid State or PIN identification numbers.
| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2613581B | MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) | NC |
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Anesthesia for lens surgery
Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement
Anesthesia for procedure on eyelid
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
This service was performed 21 times for 19 patientsAnesthesia 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.
This service was performed 11 times for 11 patientsAnesthesia for an eyelid procedure helps ensure comfort and painlessness during the operation. It's typically a local anesthetic, applied to numb your eyelid and surrounding area. You'll likely be awake but won't feel any discomfort. It's a safe, routine part of many eye procedures.
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1689724502, we treat the final digit (2) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 68. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 68 = 2).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 68 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Other Providers at the Same Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1689724502, enumerated as an "individual" on January 11, 2007.
The provider is located at 171 ASHLEY AVE CHARLESTON, SC 29425 and the phone number is (843) 792-1414.
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: First Choice Next, Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
