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CHRISTOPHER W KESTING CRNA
NPI 1780650929
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Big Rapids, MI

Active since February 27, 2006Accepts Medicare Assignment
605 OAK ST, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307(231) 592-4270 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 21, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Christopher W Kesting Crna NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER W KESTING CRNA (NPI 1780650929) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Big Rapids, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (4704241855) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is affiliated with Corewell Health Big Rapids Hospital and is a graduate of Other (2000).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780650929
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER W KESTINGCredential: CRNA
Location Address605 OAK STBig Rapids, MI 49307-2048
Mailing Address100 Michigan St Ne, Mc 845Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2560
Phone(231) 592-4270
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2000
Enumeration DateFebruary 27, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 21, 2025
NPPES CertifiedOctober 21, 2025
✔ NPI 1780650929 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 MI · 4704241855
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.
605 OAK ST, Big Rapids, MI 49307
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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 W Kesting 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 ID7315929122
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040604000637

Medicare Billing Reassignments

5

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Kesting reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Mymichigan Medical Center Clare
36 mi
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
703 N MCEWAN ST
Clare, MI 48617
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • 26 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1417084278 (989) 802-5000
Spectrum Health Primary Care Partners
45 mi
Nurse Practitioner
3271 CLEAR VISTA CT NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • 2,446 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1346480258 (616) 391-7800
Mymichigan Medical Center Gladwin
53 mi
Emergency Medicine
515 QUARTER ST
Gladwin, MI 48624
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • 162 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1073999298 (989) 426-9286
Mymichigan Medical Center Midland
61 mi
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
4000 WELLNESS DR
Midland, MI 48670
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • 88 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1770668683 (989) 839-3000
Mymichigan Medical Center West Branch
73 mi
Family Medicine
2463 S M 30
West Branch, MI 48661
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • 179 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1518418292 (989) 345-3660

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 2

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 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.
17 services17 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.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Corewell Health Big Rapids Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Big Rapids, MI
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number230093
Location605 Oak StreetBig Rapids, MI 49307 · Mecosta County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 49307 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
$126.15 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.68
Typical copayment $31.53 (range $13.58 – $41.67)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.07 typical visit price
range $17.09 – $135.40
Typical copayment $17.01 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
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.

SARAH LYN-MARIE HOP FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
605 OAK ST
BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
Mecosta County (231) 592-4339
MECOSTA COUNTY RADIOLOGY, LLC
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
605 OAK ST
BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
Mecosta County (231) 592-4212
MRS. JESSICA-LYNN MARIE FULTON APN
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
605 OAK ST
BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
Mecosta County (315) 924-4332
DR. GUISEPPE CALANDRINO DO
Emergency Medicine
605 OAK ST
BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
Mecosta County (231) 796-8691
LAURA S FREED NP
Nurse Practitioner
605 OAK ST
BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
Mecosta County (616) 391-3139
MRS. REBECCA LYNN BRINKS OTRL
Occupational Therapist
605 OAK ST
BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
Mecosta County (231) 592-4453
KATI LYNNE ALEXANDER NP
Nurse Practitioner
605 OAK ST
BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
Mecosta County (616) 391-3139
SARAH ELIZABETH VRUWINK MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
605 OAK ST
BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
Mecosta County (231) 796-8691

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 Kesting's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Kesting is 1780650929. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 27, 2006.

Where is Christopher Kesting located?

Christopher Kesting practices at 605 Oak St, Big Rapids, MI 49307. The listed phone number is (231) 592-4270.

What is Christopher Kesting's specialty?

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

Is Christopher Kesting enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Kesting 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 Kesting's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Kesting reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Mymichigan Medical Center Clare (Clare, MI), Spectrum Health Primary Care Partners (Grand Rapids, MI), Mymichigan Medical Center Gladwin (Gladwin, MI), Mymichigan Medical Center Midland (Midland, MI) and Mymichigan Medical Center West Branch (West Branch, MI). 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 Kesting's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Christopher Kesting affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Kesting is affiliated with Corewell Health Big Rapids Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Kesting was last updated on October 21, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 months 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.