CHRISTOPHER G RUSSELL CRNA
NPI 1780111070
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Palm Springs, CA

Active since May 17, 2017Accepts Medicare Assignment
1150 N INDIAN CANYON DR, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262(760) 323-6511 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 15, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 15, 2021, Aug 22, 2017, May 17, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Christopher G Russell Crna NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER G RUSSELL CRNA (NPI 1780111070) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Palm Springs, California, licensed in California (95001385) and active in the NPI registry since May 2017. He is a graduate of Other (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780111070
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER G RUSSELLCredential: CRNA
Location Address1150 N INDIAN CANYON DRPalm Springs, CA 92262-4872
Mailing Address2696 S Sierra Madre Unit F17Palm Springs, CA 92264-9465 · (901) 832-4071
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateMay 17, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateJune 15, 20213 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 15, 2021
✔ NPI 1780111070 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in CA · 95001385✔ Licensed in TN · 23064
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.
Also ListedRegistered NurseTaxonomy 163W00000X · License 171481 (TN), 95225332 (CA)
1150 N INDIAN CANYON DR, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Christopher G Russell 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 ID8325313182
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210525001940

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Russell reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Pain Medicine
18400 US HIGHWAY 18 STE B
Apple Valley, CA 92307
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 30 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1403 N TUSTIN AVE STE 100
Santa Ana, CA 92705
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 40 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
420 34TH ST
Bakersfield, CA 93301
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 183 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 5

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.
49 services43 patients
Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy 01922
Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep during the procedure. It's used to ensure comfort, minimize movement, and reduce anxiety. The type of anesthesia used depends on the procedure and patient's health.
40 services35 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra 00910
Anesthesia for a procedure on the urinary system through the urethra involves using medicine to numb sensation in the area. This is done to ensure you feel no pain or discomfort during the procedure. The medicine can be given locally, regionally, or generally, depending on the specifics of your procedure.
26 services25 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.
18 services18 patients
Anesthesia for removal of urinary bladder tumors including use of an endoscope 00912
This procedure involves the use of anesthesia to ensure comfort while an endoscope, a thin tube with a light and camera, is used to identify and remove abnormal growths in the bladder. It's a minimally invasive approach to maintain bladder health.
11 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92262 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
$136.04 typical visit price
range $59.60 – $179.42
Typical copayment $34.01 (range $14.90 – $44.85)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$74.08 typical visit price
range $19.37 – $146.42
Typical copayment $18.52 (range $4.84 – $36.60)
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.

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.

Emergency Medicine
1150 N INDIAN CANYON DR
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
Family Medicine
1150 N INDIAN CANYON DR
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
Psychiatry & Neurology (Vascular Neurology)
1150 N INDIAN CANYON DR
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1150 N INDIAN CANYON DR
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
Emergency Medicine
1150 N INDIAN CANYON DR
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
Internal Medicine
1150 N INDIAN CANYON DR
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
1150 N INDIAN CANYON DR
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1150 N INDIAN CANYON DR
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262

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 Russell's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Russell is 1780111070. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 17, 2017.

Where is Christopher Russell located?

Christopher Russell practices at 1150 N Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262. The listed phone number is (760) 323-6511.

What is Christopher Russell's specialty?

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

Is Christopher Russell enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Russell 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Christopher Russell's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Russell reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Aria Anesthesia Group Inc (Apple Valley, CA), San Gabriel Anesthesia Associates, PC (Santa Ana, CA) and Coachella Valley Anesthesia A Professional Corporation (Bakersfield, CA). Each 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 Russell'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 Russell was last updated on June 15, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.