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DR. CHRISTEN FLACK BEHZADI MD
NPI 1730321712
Anesthesiology in Columbia, MO

Active since April 06, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
ONE HOSPITAL DR, COLUMBIA, MO 65212(573) 882-2568(855) 903-0985 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 12, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 12, 2025, May 15, 2024, Feb 23, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Christen Flack Behzadi Md NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTEN FLACK BEHZADI MD (NPI 1730321712) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Columbia, Missouri, licensed in Texas (P5334) and active in the NPI registry since April 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Missouri Health Care, and maintains a secondary practice location in Dallas.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1730321712
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTEN FLACK BEHZADICredential: MD
Location AddressONE HOSPITAL DRColumbia, MO 65212-0001
Mailing AddressPo Box 843966Kansas City, MO 64184-3966 · (573) 884-3300 · Fax (573) 884-0943
Phone(573) 882-2568
Fax(855) 903-0985
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Oklahoma College Of MedicineGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateApril 6, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 12, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 12, 2025
✔ NPI 1730321712 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · P5334✔ Licensed in MO · 2024016416
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.
ONE HOSPITAL DR, Columbia, MO 65212
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Dr. Christen Janae Flack Md

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 112222 Merit Dr Ste 600Dallas, TX 75251-3294 · Phone (972) 715-5000 · Fax (972) 715-9976

Other Identifiers 4

Other8DZ845TX · Blue Cross Blue Shield
Medicaid326120802TX
OtherP01323113TX · Rr Medicare
Medicaid326120801TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice, Medica and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Christen Flack Behzadi Md 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 ID6406081124
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240618000893
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Of Missouri Health Care

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbia, MO
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number260141
LocationOne Hospital DriveColumbia, MO 65212 · Boone County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

KARI A MYLENBUSCH CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
ONE HOSPITAL DR
COLUMBIA, MO 65212
Boone County (573) 882-2568
SARAH MARIE VON THAER MD
Anesthesiology
ONE HOSPITAL DR
COLUMBIA, MO 65212
Boone County (573) 882-2568
JENNIFER MICHELLE KANDLIK F.N.P.
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
ONE HOSPITAL DR
COLUMBIA, MO 65212
Boone County (573) 882-8788
SHEILA MARIE STRUCKMEYER FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
ONE HOSPITAL DR
COLUMBIA, MO 65212
Boone County (573) 884-4400
JACK DWAYNE BRAGG DO
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
ONE HOSPITAL DR
COLUMBIA, MO 65212
Boone County (573) 884-8445
MRS. MEGAN ELAINE HILDERBRAND CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
ONE HOSPITAL DR
COLUMBIA, MO 65212
Boone County (573) 882-2568
CURATORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI
Specialist (Research Study)
ONE HOSPITAL DR
COLUMBIA, MO 65212
Boone County (573) 884-3019
DR. LAURA E. HENDERSON KELLEY M.D, MPH
Hospitalist
ONE HOSPITAL DR
COLUMBIA, MO 65212
Boone County (573) 884-9066

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 Christen Behzadi's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christen Behzadi is 1730321712. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 6, 2009. The provider is also known as Dr. Christen Janae Flack MD.

Where is Christen Behzadi located?

Christen Behzadi practices at One Hospital Dr, Columbia, MO 65212. The listed phone number is (573) 882-2568.

What is Christen Behzadi's specialty?

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

Is Christen Behzadi enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christen Behzadi 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.

What insurance does Christen Behzadi accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice, Medica and Molina Healthcare list Christen Behzadi 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 Christen Behzadi affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christen Behzadi is affiliated with University Of Missouri Health Care.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christen Behzadi was last updated on November 12, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.