KARI LEE CRIST MS, RN, CPNP-PC
NPI 1982055281
Nurse Practitioner - Pediatrics in Columbus, OH
About Kari Lee Crist Ms, Rn, Cpnp-pc NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
KARI LEE CRIST MS, RN, CPNP-PC (NPI 1982055281) is an individual pediatrics provider in Columbus, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (APRN.CNP.19253) and active in the NPI registry since June 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 14 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (2016).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
Other Names 1
Secondary Practice Locations 14
Other Identifiers 1
Accepted 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
Kari Lee Crist Ms, Rn, Cpnp-pc 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignment
Medicare enrollment records show Kari Crist reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.
Columbus, OH 43205
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
- 1,246 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.
Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 43205 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
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.
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
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 Kari Crist's NPI number?
The NPI number for Kari Crist is 1982055281. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 28, 2016. The provider is also known as Kari Lee Sims.
Where is Kari Crist located?
Kari Crist practices at 700 Childrens Dr, Columbus, OH 43205. The listed phone number is (614) 722-2000.
What is Kari Crist's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Pediatrics, with taxonomy code 363LP0200X.
Is Kari Crist enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Kari Crist 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 organization bills Medicare for Kari Crist's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kari Crist reassigns Medicare benefits to Pediatric Academic Association, Inc. (Columbus, OH). The 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 Kari Crist's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Kari Crist accept?
Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Antidote Health Plan of Ohio, Inc., CareSource and UnitedHealthcare list Kari Crist 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 Kari Crist was last updated on August 25, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 57 days 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.
# Kari Lee Crist, MS, RN, CPNP-PC · NPI 1982055281
Pediatrics physician in Columbus, Ohio. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since June 28, 2016.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1982055281 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** June 28, 2016
- **Primary specialty:** Nurse Practitioner - Pediatrics · taxonomy 363LP0200X
- **State license:** APRN.CNP.19253 (Ohio)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 700 CHILDRENS DR, Columbus, OH 43205-2664
- **Phone:** (614) 722-2000
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** Pediatric Academic Association, Inc. (NPI 1063419943, Columbus, OH), under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Other, class of 2016
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** August 25, 2026
- **Other identifiers:** Medicaid 0201350 (OH)
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1982055281) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.