Christopher Asher, M.D.
NPI 1396061164 · Anesthesiology Physician · Newport Beach, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Asher, M.D. is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Newport Beach, CA (NPI 1396061164).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396061164
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A119075 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
127 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 43 | $156 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure on Small and Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00813 | 33 | $163 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00811 | 27 | $140 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Thigh Nerve (femoral Nerve)64447 | 13 | $57 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure on Nerves, Muscles, Tendons, and Tissue of Forearm, Wrist, and Hand01810 | 11 | $144 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $57–$163 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$38 across 2 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 5317 Baza AveWoodland Hills, CA 91364-1806Phone: (818) 268-8838
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-04-19
- Last updated
- 2018-09-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Asher's NPI number?
- Christopher Asher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396061164, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Asher's specialty?
- Christopher Asher is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Asher located?
- Christopher Asher's practice location on file with NPPES is 1 Hoag Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92663.
- What is Christopher Asher's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Asher is (949) 764-5438.
- Does Christopher Asher accept Medicare?
- Christopher Asher is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Asher's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Asher's NPI (1396061164) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-09-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.