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CHRISTI S. KICKLIGHTER CRNA
NPI 1821307695
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Chattanooga, TN

Active since September 28, 2010
87.73/100
CMS Quality Rating
975 E. THIRD STREET, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403(423) 778-7608(423) 778-2360 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 4, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 4, 2025, Apr 5, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Christi S. Kicklighter Crna NPPES

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

CHRISTI S. KICKLIGHTER CRNA (NPI 1821307695) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (APN15202) and active in the NPI registry since September 2010. She is affiliated with Erlanger Medical Center and is a graduate of Other (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821307695
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTI S. KICKLIGHTERCredential: CRNA
Location Address975 E. THIRD STREETChattanooga, TN 37403-2147
Mailing AddressPo Box 11225Chattanooga, TN 37401-2225 · (423) 892-5602 · Fax (423) 892-5838
Phone(423) 778-7608
Fax(423) 778-2360
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateSeptember 28, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 4, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 4, 2025
✔ NPI 1821307695 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 TN · APN15202
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.
975 E. THIRD STREET, Chattanooga, TN 37403
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Other Identifiers 6

Medicaid003100408AGA
Medicaid125746AL
Other4275665TN · Blue Cross Blue Shield Tn
Other1821307695Tricare/champus
Medicaid1521929TN
OtherP00879484TN · Railroad Medicare

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc..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)

Christi S. Kicklighter Crna is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID6002001419
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101111000355

Medicare Billing Reassignments

6

Medicare enrollment records show Christi Kicklighter reassigns Medicare billing to 6 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anesthesiology Consultants Exchange, PC
Same address
Anesthesiology
975 E 3RD ST
Chattanooga, TN 37403
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 135 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1184670218 (423) 602-8400
Amsurg Chattanooga Anesthesia LLC
1.7 mi
Anesthesiology
2341 MCCALLIE AVE, STE 303
Chattanooga, TN 37404
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 41 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1841586922 (423) 698-3999
Physicians Surgery Center Of Chattanooga, LLC
5.3 mi
Ambulatory Surgical
924 SPRING CREEK ROAD
Chattanooga, TN 37412
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 22 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1164589032 (423) 889-1600
Galen Medical Group, PC
6.5 mi
Internal Medicine
4976 ALPHA LN
Hixson, TN 37343
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 158 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1346250057 (423) 497-5355
Southern Anesthesia Consultants LLC
85 mi
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1725 MEDICAL CENTER PKWY
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 15 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1568642114 (615) 620-2320
Sda Consultants PLLC
459 mi
Anesthesiology
500 ARCADE AVE STE 100
Elkhart, IN 46514
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 79 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1336605500 (574) 522-9505

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 4

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.
87 services86 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
32 services32 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.
25 services25 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.
23 services23 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Erlanger Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Chattanooga, TN
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number440104
Location975 E 3rd StChattanooga, TN 37403 · Hamilton 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.

87.73/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality85.67
Promoting Interoperability83
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.

LAURA L WESTBROOK MD
Anesthesiology
975 E. THIRD STREET
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 778-7608
LINDSEY NICHOLE PREVOST CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
975 E. THIRD STREET
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 778-7608
STANLEY C. PITTS CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
975 E. THIRD STREET
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 478-7608
SEAN A. AVAKIAN CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
975 E. THIRD STREET
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 778-7608
DR. PATRICK N. RHYNE MD
Internal Medicine
975 E. THIRD STREET
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 661-7718
ERIC NANCE MCCARTT MD
Internal Medicine
975 E. THIRD STREET
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 266-1490
BETTY ELSA ABRAHAM MD
Internal Medicine
975 E. THIRD STREET
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 661-7718
NABIL W. MALEK DO
Internal Medicine
975 E. THIRD STREET
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 266-1490

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 Christi Kicklighter's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christi Kicklighter is 1821307695. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 28, 2010.

Where is Christi Kicklighter located?

Christi Kicklighter practices at 975 E. Third Street, Chattanooga, TN 37403. The listed phone number is (423) 778-7608.

What is Christi Kicklighter's specialty?

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

Is Christi Kicklighter enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christi Kicklighter is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Christi Kicklighter's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christi Kicklighter reassigns Medicare benefits to 6 organizations: Anesthesiology Consultants Exchange, PC (Chattanooga, TN), Amsurg Chattanooga Anesthesia LLC (Chattanooga, TN), Physicians Surgery Center Of Chattanooga, LLC (Chattanooga, TN), Galen Medical Group, PC (Hixson, TN), Southern Anesthesia Consultants LLC (Murfreesboro, TN) and 1 more organization, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Christi Kicklighter's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christi Kicklighter accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc. list Christi Kicklighter 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 Christi Kicklighter affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christi Kicklighter is affiliated with Erlanger Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christi Kicklighter was last updated on March 4, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 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.