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CHRISTOPHER EDWARD WERTH MD
NPI 1881617009
Anesthesiology in Rochester, NY

Active since July 26, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
74.41/100
CMS Quality Rating
601 ELMWOOD AVE BOX 604, ROCHESTER, NY 14642(585) 275-2141(585) 244-7271 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 5, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Christopher Edward Werth Md NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER EDWARD WERTH MD (NPI 1881617009) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Rochester, New York, licensed in New York (2351801) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Highland Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1881617009
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER EDWARD WERTHCredential: MD
Location Address601 ELMWOOD AVE BOX 604Rochester, NY 14642-0001
Mailing Address601 Elmwood Ave Box 604Rochester, NY 14642-0001 · (585) 275-2141 · Fax (585) 244-7271
Phone(585) 275-2141
Fax(585) 244-7271
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateJuly 26, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 5, 2023
✔ NPI 1881617009 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NY · 2351801✔ Licensed in NY · 235180
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.
601 ELMWOOD AVE BOX 604, Rochester, NY 14642
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Other Identifiers 2

OtherPO10235180Bchoice
OtherJ400119287NY · Medicare Ptan

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cigna Healthcare.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Christopher Edward Werth Md 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 ID9436187465
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050801000770, I20211119000916
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 Werth reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

U Of R Anesthesiology Group
Same address
Anesthesiology
601 ELMWOOD AVE, BOX 604
Rochester, NY 14642
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 458 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1609806488 (585) 275-5982
Anesthesiology Medical Consultants, PLLC
63 mi
Anesthesiology
462 GRIDER ST, DEPARTMENT OF ANESTHESIA
Buffalo, NY 14215
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 66 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1366487555 (716) 898-3549
Providence Anesthesiology Associates, P.A.
574 mi
Anesthesiology
3735 GLENLAKE DR STE 250
Charlotte, NC 28208
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Providence Anesthesiology Associates PA
  • 483 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1396739884 (704) 749-5800

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.

Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Highland Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Rochester, NY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330164
Location1000 South AvenueRochester, NY 14617 · Monroe County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Charlotte, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340053
Location200 Hawthorne Lane Box 33549Charlotte, NC 28233 · Mecklenburg County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Novant Health Matthews Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Matthews, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number340171
Location1500 Matthews Twnshp Prkwy Box 3310Matthews, NC 28106 · Mecklenburg County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Huntersville, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340183
Location10030 Gilead RoadHuntersville, NC 28078 · Mecklenburg 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.

74.41/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality76.58
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost16.86

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 12

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

MR. ALEXANDR CHERPEL PA-C
Physician Assistant
601 ELMWOOD AVE BOX 604
ROCHESTER, NY 14642
Monroe County (585) 242-1300
DR. SAJJAD AHMAD IBRAR M.D.
Anesthesiology
601 ELMWOOD AVE BOX 604
ROCHESTER, NY 14642
Monroe County (585) 275-0414
MARK R KUCHARSKI CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
601 ELMWOOD AVE BOX 604
ROCHESTER, NY 14642
Monroe County (585) 275-1385
HUGO CLIFFORD M.D.
Anesthesiology
601 ELMWOOD AVE BOX 604
ROCHESTER, NY 14642
Monroe County (646) 643-2737
DR. YEVGENI PLOTKIN MD
Anesthesiology
601 ELMWOOD AVE BOX 604
ROCHESTER, NY 14642
Monroe County (585) 789-8525
DANIEL SCOTT KAMENY
Anesthesiology (Pediatric Anesthesiology)
601 ELMWOOD AVE BOX 604
ROCHESTER, NY 14642
Monroe County (585) 275-2141
DANIELLE M LINDENMUTH MD
Anesthesiology
601 ELMWOOD AVE BOX 604
ROCHESTER, NY 14642
Monroe County (585) 275-2141
MR. PHILLIP ANTHONY RUFFO
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
601 ELMWOOD AVE BOX 604
ROCHESTER, NY 14642
Monroe County (585) 275-2141

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 Werth's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Werth is 1881617009. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 26, 2006.

Where is Christopher Werth located?

Christopher Werth practices at 601 Elmwood Ave Box 604, Rochester, NY 14642. The listed phone number is (585) 275-2141.

What is Christopher Werth's specialty?

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

Is Christopher Werth enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Werth 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 Werth's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Werth reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: U Of R Anesthesiology Group (Rochester, NY), Anesthesiology Medical Consultants, PLLC (Buffalo, NY) and Providence Anesthesiology Associates, P.A. (Charlotte, NC). 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 Werth's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christopher Werth accept?

Health plans from Cigna Healthcare list Christopher Werth 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 Christopher Werth affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Werth is affiliated with Highland Hospital, Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center, Novant Health Matthews Medical Center and Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Werth was last updated on July 5, 2023. 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.