CHRISTOPHER M HARDWICK CRNA
NPI 1881688182
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Columbus, GA

Active since September 01, 2005Accepts Medicare Assignment
710 CENTER ST, COLUMBUS, GA 31901(706) 571-1374(706) 660-2686 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Christopher M Hardwick Crna NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER M HARDWICK CRNA (NPI 1881688182) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Columbus, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (RN089371) and active in the NPI registry since September 2005. He is affiliated with St Francis Hospital- Emory Healthcare and is a graduate of Other (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1881688182
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER M HARDWICKCredential: CRNA
Location Address710 CENTER STColumbus, GA 31901-1527
Mailing AddressPo Box 1380Columbus, GA 31902-1307 · (706) 571-1374 · Fax (706) 660-2686
Fax(706) 660-2686
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateSeptember 1, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1881688182 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 GA · RN089371
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.
710 CENTER ST, Columbus, GA 31901

Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPINS90543GA
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified43ZCBXV04GA

Accepted 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 M Hardwick 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 ID3476587411
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050920000720

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Hardwick reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Gastroenterology
1905 7TH AVE
Columbus, GA 31901
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 292 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2122 MANCHESTER EXPY
Columbus, GA 31904
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 52 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 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 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.
29 services29 patients
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.
14 services14 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.
12 services12 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.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

St Francis Hospital- Emory Healthcare

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbus, GA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number110129
Location2122 Manchester ExpresswayColumbus, GA 31995 · Muscogee County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 31901 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
$124.10 typical visit price
range $53.31 – $164.04
Typical copayment $31.02 (range $13.32 – $41.01)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.89 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $133.24
Typical copayment $16.72 (range $4.17 – $33.31)
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.

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
710 CENTER ST, THE MEDICAL CENTER
COLUMBUS, GA 31901
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
710 CENTER ST
COLUMBUS, GA 31901
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
710 CENTER ST
COLUMBUS, GA 31901
Pharmacist
710 CENTER ST
COLUMBUS, GA 31901
Pediatrics (Pediatric Critical Care Medicine)
710 CENTER ST
COLUMBUS, GA 31901
Ambulance (Land Transport)
710 CENTER ST
COLUMBUS, GA 31901
Surgery (Surgical Critical Care)
710 CENTER ST
COLUMBUS, GA 31901
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
710 CENTER ST
COLUMBUS, GA 31901

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 Hardwick's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Hardwick is 1881688182. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 1, 2005.

Where is Christopher Hardwick located?

Christopher Hardwick practices at 710 Center St, Columbus, GA 31901. The listed phone number is (706) 571-1374.

What is Christopher Hardwick's specialty?

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

Is Christopher Hardwick enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Hardwick 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 Hardwick's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Hardwick reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: St Francis Physician Practices LLC (Columbus, GA) and Anesthesia Associates Of Columbus PA (Columbus, GA). 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 Hardwick's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christopher Hardwick accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama and Oscar Health list Christopher Hardwick 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 Hardwick affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Hardwick is affiliated with St Francis Hospital- Emory Healthcare.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Hardwick was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.