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CHRISTOPHER CANLAS MD
NPI 1760539563
Anesthesiology in Nashville, TN

Active since January 04, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
97.12/100
CMS Quality Rating
1211 MEDICAL CENTER DR, 2301 VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, NASHVILLE, TN 37232(615) 936-1206 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 18, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Christopher Canlas Md NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER CANLAS MD (NPI 1760539563) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Nashville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (41543) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and is a graduate of Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1760539563
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER CANLASCredential: MD
Location Address1211 MEDICAL CENTER DR, 2301 VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY HOSPITALNashville, TN 37232-0004
Mailing Address3841 Green Hills Village Dr Ste 200Nashville, TN 37232-0004 · (615) 936-1206
Phone(615) 936-1206
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In New OrleansGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateJanuary 4, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 18, 2022
NPPES CertifiedMarch 18, 2022
✔ NPI 1760539563 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 41543
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.
1211 MEDICAL CENTER DR, Nashville, TN 37232
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Oscar Insurance Company.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

Christopher Canlas 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 ID9436221447
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080709000154
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 10

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 lens surgery 00142
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.
86 services81 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on skin of arms, legs, and front body 00400
Anesthesia for procedures on the skin of your arms, legs, and front body is a service that numbs the area being treated. This ensures you don't feel pain during procedures like biopsies, stitches, or minor surgeries. It's administered through a small injection or a topical cream.
23 services23 patients
Anesthesia for removal of prostate including use of an endoscope 00914
Anesthesia is used during the removal of the prostate to ensure you feel no discomfort. An endoscope, a thin tube with a camera, aids in viewing the area. This procedure involves the careful administration of medicines to help you sleep and prevent pain.
19 services19 patients
Anesthesia for fragmenting, manipulation and/or removal of kidney stone including use of an endoscope 00918
This procedure involves using anesthesia to ensure comfort while a special instrument called an endoscope helps to locate, break up, and possibly remove kidney stones. The endoscope is a thin, flexible tube which is gently inserted and navigated to the area of concern.
16 services16 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand 01810
Anesthesia for procedures on the forearm, wrist, and hand involves administering medication to block sensation in these areas. This helps ensure comfort and painlessness during surgeries or treatments involving nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue in these regions.
14 services14 patients
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) 64415
This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent or steroid into your arm's nerve bundle. It's done to manage pain or inflammation. The injection helps block nerve signals that cause discomfort, providing relief. It's a safe, common procedure.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Nashville, TN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number440039
Location1211 Medical Center DriveNashville, TN 37232 · Davidson 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.

97.12/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality85.64
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

GREGORY BENES MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1211 MEDICAL CENTER DR
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (817) 706-2464
DR. VICTOR JEGEDE MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1211 MEDICAL CENTER DR
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-5000
MARIA FERNANDA YEPES MD, PHD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1211 MEDICAL CENTER DR
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-5000
RUSTY CATLIN PHARMD
Pharmacist
1211 MEDICAL CENTER DR, ROOM 1815 TVC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-1909
SRINITHYA REDDY GILLIPELLI
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1211 MEDICAL CENTER DR
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-5000
MARK PRIESTLEY AG-ACNP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1211 MEDICAL CENTER DR
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 343-1465
ZACH AUSTIN PTA
Physical Therapy Assistant
1211 MEDICAL CENTER DR
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-5000
DR. BRANDON LEE MYERS MD
Anesthesiology
1211 MEDICAL CENTER DR
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-5000

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 Canlas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Canlas is 1760539563. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 4, 2007.

Where is Christopher Canlas located?

Christopher Canlas practices at 1211 Medical Center Dr 2301 Vanderbilt University Hospital, Nashville, TN 37232. The listed phone number is (615) 936-1206.

What is Christopher Canlas's specialty?

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

Is Christopher Canlas enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Canlas 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 Christopher Canlas accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and Oscar Insurance Company list Christopher Canlas 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 Christopher Canlas affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Canlas is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Canlas was last updated on March 18, 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.