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DR. CHRISTOPHER RYAN NITKIN MD
NPI 1740506922
Pediatrics - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine in Kansas City, MO

Active since April 13, 2010PECOS Enrolled
2401 GILLHAM RD, KANSAS CITY, MO 64108(816) 234-3000(816) 302-9939 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 12, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 12, 2022, Jul 5, 2017, May 28, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Christopher Ryan Nitkin Md NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER RYAN NITKIN MD (NPI 1740506922) is an individual neonatal-perinatal medicine provider in Kansas City, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2017017629) and active in the NPI registry since April 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740506922
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2080N0001X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER RYAN NITKINCredential: MD
Location Address2401 GILLHAM RDKansas City, MO 64108-4619
Mailing Address2401 Gillham Rd, Provider EnrollmentKansas City, MO 64108-4619 · (816) 234-3000 · Fax (816) 302-9939
Phone(816) 234-3000
Fax(816) 302-9939
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 13, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 12, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 12, 2022
✔ NPI 1740506922 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Neonatal-Perinatal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080N0001X
Licenses✔ Licensed in MO · 2017017629✔ Licensed in KS · 04-39994
Definition
A pediatrician who is the principal care provider for sick newborn infants. Clinical expertise is used for direct patient care and for consulting with obstetrical colleagues to plan for the care of mothers who have high-risk pregnancies.
2401 GILLHAM RD, Kansas City, MO 64108
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Health Advantage, Octave, Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc. and more.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 (PECOS)

Dr. Christopher Ryan Nitkin Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Nitkin reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Avera Mckennan
298 mi
Rural Health
1100 S 10TH AVE, STE 100
Rock Rapids, IA 51246
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Dakota enrollment
  • 1,277 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1003389206 (712) 472-5300

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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.

RYAN A ROMANS MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)
2401 GILLHAM RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
Jackson County (816) 234-3000
JENNIFER BITNER MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2401 GILLHAM RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
Jackson County (913) 234-3000
SAMIRA NAIME M.D.
Pediatrics (Sleep Medicine)
2401 GILLHAM RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
Jackson County (816) 234-3000
MICHELLE RENEE MIDDLETON AU.D.
Audiologist
2401 GILLHAM RD, HEARING AND SPEECH CLINIC
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
Jackson County (816) 960-4009
MRS. SHERILYN KELLY APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal, Critical Care)
2401 GILLHAM RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
Jackson County (816) 234-3000
MADALYN NICOLE SINGLETON DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2401 GILLHAM RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
Jackson County (816) 234-3000
EMMA LYNNE WORLEY CAA
Anesthesiologist Assistant
2401 GILLHAM RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
Jackson County (816) 234-3000
DR. FAYTH WALBRIDGE PHD
Psychologist (Clinical)
2401 GILLHAM RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
Jackson County (308) 655-0842

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 Nitkin's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Nitkin is 1740506922. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 13, 2010.

Where is Christopher Nitkin located?

Christopher Nitkin practices at 2401 Gillham Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108. The listed phone number is (816) 234-3000.

What is Christopher Nitkin's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080N0001X.

Is Christopher Nitkin enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Nitkin is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Christopher Nitkin's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Nitkin reassigns Medicare benefits to Avera Mckennan (Rock Rapids, IA). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Christopher Nitkin's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christopher Nitkin accept?

Health plans from Health Advantage, Octave, Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc. and Wellmark of South Dakota, Inc. list Christopher Nitkin 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Nitkin was last updated on January 12, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years 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.