CHRISTOPHER ANDREW RIGHTER CRNA
NPI 1740247980
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Montrose, CO

Active since May 01, 2006Accepts Medicare Assignment
86.19/100
CMS Quality Rating
800 S 3RD ST, MONTROSE, CO 81401(970) 249-2211 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 2, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Christopher Andrew Righter Crna NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER ANDREW RIGHTER CRNA (NPI 1740247980) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Montrose, Colorado, licensed in Colorado (176150) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is a graduate of Other (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740247980
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER ANDREW RIGHTERCredential: CRNA
Location Address800 S 3RD STMontrose, CO 81401-4212
Mailing Address1819 Denver West Dr, Ste 200Golden, CO 80401-3118 · (303) 422-9438 · Fax (303) 422-9474
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateMay 1, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 2, 2007
NPI 1740247980 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 CO · 176150
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.

800 S 3RD ST, Montrose, CO 81401

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid66880751CO
Medicare PINC805885CO

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 Andrew Righter 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 ID9335143502
PECOS Enrollment IDI20060830000180

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 7

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.

Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 76942
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement is a technique where sound waves create images that help accurately position the needle during procedures. This method ensures precision, minimizes discomfort, and increases safety.
44 services42 patients
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh 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.
32 services30 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.
31 services28 patients
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.
21 services21 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.
17 services17 patients
Anesthesia for total hip replacement 01214
Anesthesia for total hip replacement is a medical service where medication is given to eliminate pain during surgery. Two types are commonly used: general anesthesia, making you unconscious, or spinal anesthesia, numbing the lower body. The choice depends on your health and your doctor's recommendation.
12 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 81401 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
$132.55 typical visit price
range $58.06 – $174.82
Typical copayment $33.13 (range $14.51 – $43.70)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$72.20 typical visit price
range $18.88 – $142.79
Typical copayment $18.05 (range $4.72 – $35.69)
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.

86.19/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality88.33
Improvement Activities40
Cost69.53

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.

Specialist
800 S 3RD ST
MONTROSE, CO 81401
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
800 S 3RD ST
MONTROSE, CO 81401
Anesthesiology
800 S 3RD ST
MONTROSE, CO 81401
Anesthesiology
800 S 3RD ST
MONTROSE, CO 81401
Anesthesiology
800 S 3RD ST
MONTROSE, CO 81401
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
800 S 3RD ST
MONTROSE, CO 81401
Anesthesiology
800 S 3RD ST
MONTROSE, CO 81401
Anesthesiology
800 S 3RD ST
MONTROSE, CO 81401

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 Righter's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Righter is 1740247980. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 1, 2006.

Where is Christopher Righter located?

Christopher Righter practices at 800 S 3rd St, Montrose, CO 81401. The listed phone number is (970) 249-2211.

What is Christopher Righter's specialty?

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

Is Christopher Righter enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Righter 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Righter was last updated on November 2, 2007. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.