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DR. CHRISTOPHER J WENDELL
NPI 1831291012
Anesthesiology in Saint Paul, MN

Active since September 01, 2006PECOS Enrolled
333 SMITH AVE N, SAINT PAUL, MN 55102(651) 735-0501(651) 735-1870 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 22, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Christopher J Wendell NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER J WENDELL (NPI 1831291012) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Saint Paul, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (36057) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1831291012
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER J WENDELL
Location Address333 SMITH AVE NSaint Paul, MN 55102-2344
Mailing Address8681 Eagle Point BlvdLake Elmo, MN 55042-8628 · (651) 251-8021 · Fax (651) 251-8050
Phone(651) 735-0501
Fax(651) 735-1870
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateSeptember 1, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 22, 2010
✔ NPI 1831291012 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in MN · 36057
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.
333 SMITH AVE N, Saint Paul, MN 55102
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid570018300MN
Medicare UPINF49532
Medicare PIN050000662MN

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)

Dr. Christopher J Wendell 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 Reassignments

3

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

Allina Health System
Same address
Clinic/Center
333 SMITH AVE N
Saint Paul, MN 55102
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 3,733 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1891738282 (651) 635-9173
University Anesthesia Providers, LLC
6.5 mi
Anesthesiology
2450 RIVERSIDE AVE
Minneapolis, MN 55454
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 681 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1699711143 (612) 273-3000
Metropolitan Anesthesia Network, LLP
18 mi
Anesthesiology
14700 28TH AVE N, SUITE 20
Plymouth, MN 55447
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 1,033 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1558314427 (763) 559-3779

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 7

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 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.
21 services21 patients
Anesthesia for electroshock therapy 00104
Anesthesia for electroshock therapy involves administering medications to put you into a deep sleep. This ensures you won't feel pain or remember the procedure. It's essential for your comfort and safety during the therapy.
18 services12 patients
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.
17 services17 patients
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 64447
This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into a nerve in your thigh. It's done to alleviate pain or inflammation. A needle will be carefully positioned near the nerve, and the medicine will be administered.
17 services17 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on lower leg, ankle, and foot bones 01480
Anesthesia for procedures on lower leg, ankle, and foot bones involves administering medication to block pain and sensation in these areas. This allows doctors to perform necessary treatments or surgeries without causing discomfort. The type of anesthesia used can vary based on the specific procedure.
15 services15 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on lower abdomen 00840
Anesthesia for a lower abdomen procedure involves medication to eliminate pain during surgery. You might be awake but relaxed and pain-free, or you may be completely unconscious. It's administered to ensure comfort and safety throughout the operation.
13 services13 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.

ROBERT A LAMPPA CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
333 SMITH AVE N
ST PAUL, MN 55102
Ramsey County (651) 735-0501
DALE H MCHUGH CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
333 SMITH AVE N
SAINT PAUL, MN 55102
Ramsey County (651) 735-0501
MS. ELIZABETH KOPF MA CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
333 SMITH AVE N
SAINT PAUL, MN 55102
Ramsey County (651) 241-8074
DR. KATHERINE GLASRUD MD
Emergency Medicine
333 SMITH AVE N
SAINT PAUL, MN 55102
Ramsey County (612) 863-6590
DR. BRIAN THOMAS GOOLEY MD
Emergency Medicine
333 SMITH AVE N
SAINT PAUL, MN 55102
Ramsey County (651) 241-8755
DR. HEATHER ROBBINS DPT
Physical Therapist (Geriatrics)
333 SMITH AVE N
SAINT PAUL, MN 55102
Ramsey County (651) 241-8290
SAMANTHA SWANHORST
Physician Assistant
333 SMITH AVE N
SAINT PAUL, MN 55102
Ramsey County (651) 241-8000
DR. MARK T DESTACHE MD
Anesthesiology
333 SMITH AVE N
SAINT PAUL, MN 55102
Ramsey County (651) 735-0501

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 Wendell's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Wendell is 1831291012. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 1, 2006.

Where is Christopher Wendell located?

Christopher Wendell practices at 333 Smith Ave N, Saint Paul, MN 55102. The listed phone number is (651) 735-0501.

What is Christopher Wendell's specialty?

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

Is Christopher Wendell enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organizations bill Medicare for Christopher Wendell's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Wendell reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Allina Health System (Saint Paul, MN), University Anesthesia Providers, LLC (Minneapolis, MN) and Metropolitan Anesthesia Network, LLP (Plymouth, MN). 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 Wendell'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 Wendell was last updated on March 22, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.