CHRISTOPHER K WHETSTINE
NPI 1992195051
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Madisonville, KY

Active since January 28, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
79.52/100
CMS Quality Rating
900 HOSPITAL DR, MADISONVILLE, KY 42431(270) 825-5100 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 25, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Christopher K Whetstine NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER K WHETSTINE (NPI 1992195051) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Madisonville, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (3009217) and active in the NPI registry since January 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Deaconess Hospital Inc, and is a graduate of Other (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1992195051
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER K WHETSTINE
Location Address900 HOSPITAL DRMadisonville, KY 42431-1644
Mailing Address200 Clinic DrMadisonville, KY 42431-1661
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateJanuary 28, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateApril 25, 2016
✔ NPI 1992195051 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
Licenses✔ Licensed in KY · 3009217✔ Licensed in IN · 28191018A
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.
900 HOSPITAL DR, Madisonville, KY 42431

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

Christopher K Whetstine 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 ID9638495047
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150302002357, I20150807013782
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

7

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Whetstine reassigns Medicare billing to 7 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anesthesiology
1201 PLEASANT VALLEY RD
Owensboro, KY 42303
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 137 clinicians in this Medicare group
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
421 CHESTNUT ST
Evansville, IN 47713
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 717 clinicians in this Medicare group
Gastroenterology
4219 GATEWAY BLVD
Newburgh, IN 47630
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1558346007 (Indiana)
  • 39 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
4000 KRESGE WAY
Louisville, KY 40207
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 125 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
2990 GOTTBRATH PKWY
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 55 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
150 N EAGLE CREEK DR
Lexington, KY 40509
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 462 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
206 2ND ST E
Bradenton, FL 34208
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana and Kentucky enrollments
  • 157 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 5

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 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.
21 services21 patients
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.
16 services16 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.
15 services15 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 procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand 01810
Anesthesia for procedures on the forearm, wrist, and hand involves administering medication to block sensation in these areas. This helps ensure comfort and painlessness during surgeries or treatments involving nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue in these regions.
13 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Deaconess Hospital Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Evansville, IN
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number150082
Location600 Mary StEvansville, IN 47710 · Vanderburgh County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 42431 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
$122.77 typical visit price
range $52.76 – $162.27
Typical copayment $30.69 (range $13.19 – $40.56)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.24 typical visit price
range $16.53 – $131.99
Typical copayment $16.56 (range $4.13 – $32.99)
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.

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.

79.52/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality78.16
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost50.9

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.

Pharmacist
900 HOSPITAL DR
MADISONVILLE, KY 42431
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
900 HOSPITAL DR
MADISONVILLE, KY 42431
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
900 HOSPITAL DR
MADISONVILLE, KY 42431
Specialist/Technologist, Other (Surgical Assistant)
900 HOSPITAL DR
MADISONVILLE, KY 42431
Specialist/Technologist, Other (Surgical Assistant)
900 HOSPITAL DR
MADISONVILLE, KY 42431
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
900 HOSPITAL DR
MADISONVILLE, KY 42431
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
900 HOSPITAL DR
MADISONVILLE, KY 42431
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
900 HOSPITAL DR
MADISONVILLE, KY 42431

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 Whetstine's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Whetstine is 1992195051. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 28, 2015.

Where is Christopher Whetstine located?

Christopher Whetstine practices at 900 Hospital Dr, Madisonville, KY 42431. The listed phone number is (270) 825-5100.

What is Christopher Whetstine's specialty?

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

Is Christopher Whetstine enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Whetstine 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 Whetstine's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Whetstine reassigns Medicare benefits to 7 organizations: Ad Of Kentucky PLLC (Owensboro, KY), Deaconess Hospital, Inc (Evansville, IN), Gibson General Hospital, Inc (Newburgh, IN), Northstar Anesthesia Of Kentucky, PLLC (Louisville, KY), Apollo Medical Group Of Jeffersonville LLC (Jeffersonville, IN) and 2 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Whetstine's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christopher Whetstine accept?

Health plans from CareSource list Christopher Whetstine 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 Whetstine affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Whetstine is affiliated with Deaconess Hospital Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Whetstine was last updated on April 25, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.