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CHRISTOPHER J HUNT MD
NPI 1770543605
Anesthesiology in Tempe, AZ

Active since March 24, 2006PECOS Enrolled
2421 E SOUTHERN AVE STE 7, TEMPE, AZ 85282(480) 425-2160(480) 351-8797 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 9, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 9, 2022, Dec 31, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Christopher J Hunt Md NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER J HUNT MD (NPI 1770543605) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Tempe, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (16134) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1770543605
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER J HUNTCredential: MD
Location Address2421 E SOUTHERN AVE STE 7Tempe, AZ 85282-7612
Mailing AddressPo Box 41150Mesa, AZ 85274-1150 · (480) 425-2160 · Fax (480) 351-8797
Phone(480) 425-2160
Fax(480) 351-8797
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateMarch 24, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 9, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 9, 2022
✔ NPI 1770543605 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in AZ · 16134
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.
2421 E SOUTHERN AVE STE 7, Tempe, AZ 85282
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid146630AZ

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)

Christopher J Hunt 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 Hunt reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Camelback Anesthesia PLLC
5.0 mi
Pain Medicine
2421 E SOUTHERN AVE, STE 1
Tempe, AZ 85282
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 65 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1831560176 (480) 425-2160

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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 procedure to assess heart electrical activity 00537
Anesthesia for a procedure to assess heart electrical activity helps ensure comfort and relaxation. It involves administering medication that either numbs a specific area or makes you sleep temporarily. This allows doctors to safely examine your heart's electrical signals without causing discomfort.
12 services12 patients

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.

KAI SUN
Anesthesiology
2421 E SOUTHERN AVE STE 7
TEMPE, AZ 85282
Maricopa County (480) 425-2160
GREGOMD LLC
Anesthesiology
2421 E SOUTHERN AVE STE 7
TEMPE, AZ 85282
Maricopa County (480) 425-2160
KTBPH LLC
Anesthesiology
2421 E SOUTHERN AVE STE 7
TEMPE, AZ 85282
Maricopa County (480) 425-2160
JAMES J PETERMAN JR. M.D.
Anesthesiology
2421 E SOUTHERN AVE STE 7
TEMPE, AZ 85282
Maricopa County (480) 425-2160
GREGG M CITRON, M.D., P.C.
Anesthesiology
2421 E SOUTHERN AVE STE 7
TEMPE, AZ 85282
Maricopa County (480) 425-2160
CAC ANESTHESIA SERVICES PLLC
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2421 E SOUTHERN AVE STE 7
TEMPE, AZ 85282
Maricopa County (480) 425-2160
BDS ANESTHESIA SERVICES PLLC
Anesthesiology
2421 E SOUTHERN AVE STE 7
TEMPE, AZ 85282
Maricopa County (480) 425-2160
FOOTHILLS ANESTHESIOLOGY PC
Anesthesiology
2421 E SOUTHERN AVE STE 7
TEMPE, AZ 85282
Maricopa County (480) 425-2160

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 Hunt's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Hunt is 1770543605. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 24, 2006.

Where is Christopher Hunt located?

Christopher Hunt practices at 2421 E Southern Ave Ste 7, Tempe, AZ 85282. The listed phone number is (480) 425-2160.

What is Christopher Hunt's specialty?

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

Is Christopher Hunt enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organization bills Medicare for Christopher Hunt's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Hunt reassigns Medicare benefits to Camelback Anesthesia PLLC (Tempe, AZ). 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 Hunt's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Hunt was last updated on December 9, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.