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DR. ERIC MICHEAL CANDLER M.D.
NPI 1962481416
Anesthesiology in Columbus, OH

Active since January 12, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
79.35/100
CMS Quality Rating
793 W STATE ST, COLUMBUS, OH 43222(614) 552-0061(614) 552-0168 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 13, 2026, Mar 24, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Dr. Eric Micheal Candler M.d. NPPES

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

DR. ERIC MICHEAL CANDLER M.D. (NPI 1962481416) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Columbus, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (35-050867) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Newark, and is a graduate of Ohio State University College Of Medicine (1981).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1962481416
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ERIC MICHEAL CANDLERCredential: M.D.
Location Address793 W STATE STColumbus, OH 43222-1551
Mailing Address12941 Stonecreek Dr, UnitaPickerington, OH 43147-8424 · (614) 552-0061 · Fax (614) 552-0168
Phone(614) 552-0061
Fax(614) 552-0168
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOhio State University College Of MedicineGraduated 1981
Enumeration DateJanuary 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1962481416 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in OH · 35-050867✔ Licensed in OH · 35050867
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.
793 W STATE ST, Columbus, OH 43222
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11320 W Main StNewark, OH 43055-1822 · Phone (220) 564-4217

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid07333335OH

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource.Insurance ›

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

Dr. Eric Micheal Candler M.d. 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 ID345144994
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050824000614
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 Eric Candler reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Northstar Anesthesia Of Ohio LLC
40 mi
Anesthesiology
2615 E HIGH ST
Springfield, OH 45505
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 471 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1417276429 (214) 687-0496
Somc Medical Care Foundation, Inc.
83 mi
Diagnostic Radiology
1805 27TH ST
Portsmouth, OH 45662
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 549 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1366686230 (740) 356-8117
Ams Ohio PLLC
699 mi
Anesthesiology
28 N PALAFOX ST
Pensacola, FL 32502
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 72 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1558800532 (866) 653-2540

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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.

79.35/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality71.02
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost57.85

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.

JIGNA NARENDRA JANANI MD
Internal Medicine
793 W STATE ST, ROOM 3N09
COLUMBUS, OH 43222
Franklin County (614) 234-3824
GLENN P CARNEY MD
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
793 W STATE ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43222
Franklin County (614) 234-5100
DR. CHRISTOPHER L YERINGTON MD
Specialist
793 W STATE ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43222
Franklin County (614) 552-0061
MICHELE HEDDERMAN CNP
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
793 W STATE ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43222
Franklin County (330) 221-5017
ROBERT B MCGHEE MD
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
793 W STATE ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43222
Franklin County (614) 234-5100
DR. ASHOK B. VARMA M.D.
Anesthesiology
793 W STATE ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43222
Franklin County (614) 552-0061
LIEN C LIN MD
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
793 W STATE ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43222
Franklin County (614) 234-5100
JAMES D MORRIS MD
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
793 W STATE ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43222
Franklin County (614) 234-5100

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 Eric Candler's NPI number?

The NPI number for Eric Candler is 1962481416. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 12, 2006.

Where is Eric Candler located?

Eric Candler practices at 793 W State St, Columbus, OH 43222. The listed phone number is (614) 552-0061.

What is Eric Candler's specialty?

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

Is Eric Candler enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Eric Candler 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 Eric Candler's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Eric Candler reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Northstar Anesthesia Of Ohio LLC (Springfield, OH), Somc Medical Care Foundation, Inc. (Portsmouth, OH) and Ams Ohio PLLC (Pensacola, FL). 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 Eric Candler's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Eric Candler accept?

Health plans from CareSource list Eric Candler 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Eric Candler was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.