Christopher Black, CRNA
NPI 1427219286 · Anesthesiology Physician · Saint Louis, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Black, CRNA is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Saint Louis, MO (NPI 1427219286).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1427219286
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- CRNA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2004007968 (MO)
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
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
85 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 Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00811 | 17 | $129 |
| Anesthesia for Exam of Colon Using an Endoscope00812 | 15 | $102 |
| Continuous Infusion of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Thigh Nerve (femoral Nerve) Through Catheter64448 | 15 | $66 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 13 | $135 |
| Continuous Infusion of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Arm Nerve Bundle Through Catheter64416 | 13 | $73 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure on Small and Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00813 | 12 | $146 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,164 across 8 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-06-24
- Last updated
- 2008-06-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Black's NPI number?
- Christopher Black's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427219286, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Black's specialty?
- Christopher Black is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Black located?
- Christopher Black's practice location on file with NPPES is 450 N New Ballas Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63141-6835.
- What is Christopher Black's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Black is (314) 991-0776.
- Does Christopher Black accept Medicare?
- Christopher Black is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Black's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Black's NPI (1427219286) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-06-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.