Christopher Whitson, MD
NPI 1790703569 · Anesthesiology Physician · Gainesville, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Whitson, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Gainesville, GA (NPI 1790703569).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1790703569
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 032838 (GA)
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
19 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
232 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 Urinary System Through Urethra00910 | 37 | $85 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 19 | $67 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Thigh Nerve (femoral Nerve)64447 | 19 | $50 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Upper Abdomen00790 | 18 | $146 |
| Anesthesia for Extensive Surgery on Spine00670 | 17 | $278 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure for Total Knee Joint Replacement01402 | 17 | $149 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$82 across 3 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
- 2006-07-18
- Last updated
- 2012-04-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Whitson's NPI number?
- Christopher Whitson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790703569, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Whitson's specialty?
- Christopher Whitson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Whitson located?
- Christopher Whitson's practice location on file with NPPES is 743 Spring St Ne, Gainesville, GA 30501-3715.
- What is Christopher Whitson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Whitson is (770) 532-7179.
- Does Christopher Whitson accept Medicare?
- Christopher Whitson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Whitson's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Whitson's NPI (1790703569) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-04-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.