Christopher Payne, MD
NPI 1841497369 · Anesthesiology Physician · Clearwater, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Payne, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Clearwater, FL (NPI 1841497369).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1841497369
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- FP2544434 (FL)
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
18 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
132 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Artery Tube for Blood Sampling Or Infusion Through Skin36620 | 49 | $46 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Blood Vessel Access76937 | 28 | $14 |
| Insertion of Probe in Esophagus for Heart Ultrasound93313 | 22 | $12 |
| Insertion of Non-Tunneled Central Venous Tube for Infusion (5 Years Or Older)36556 | 18 | $89 |
| Insertion of Tube in Pulmonary Artery for Monitoring93503 | 15 | $91 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $12–$91 (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.
$188 across 5 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
- 2007-06-28
- Last updated
- 2026-01-23
- Certified
- 2026-01-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Payne's NPI number?
- Christopher Payne's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841497369, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Payne's specialty?
- Christopher Payne is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Payne located?
- Christopher Payne's practice location on file with NPPES is 1785 Mccauley Rd, Clearwater, FL 33765-1510.
- What is Christopher Payne's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Payne is (404) 323-3332.
- Does Christopher Payne accept Medicare?
- Christopher Payne is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Payne's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Payne's NPI (1841497369) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-01-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.