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Active NPI 1215462650 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Heather Christopherson , MD

Anesthesiology • Tucson, AZ

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Heather Christopherson, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Tucson, AZ. With approximately 9 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2017, Dr. Christopherson delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 6200 N LA CHOLLA BLVD.

Dr. Christopherson maintains professional affiliations with Northwest Hbp Medical Services Llc, Aurora Medical Group, Inc., Anesthesia Partners Of Colorado and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope, injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve), ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

6200 N La Cholla Blvd

Tucson, AZ 857413529

Telephone 5207429000
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2017

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Tucson, AZ

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
9 Yrs -12.5 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 21.5 Yrs
State Avg: 25.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
307 Specialists

Practicing in Tucson, AZ (1513 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
85.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Christopherson (9 Years) 9 Yrs
Tucson Specialty Average (21.5 Years) 21.5 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2023)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope
15 15 $927.30 $167.67
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)
11 11 $672.00 $62.75

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-05-29
Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License AZ 77126

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Anesthesiology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License WI 4328-320

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Anesthesiology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License HI MD-21607

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
100278956 (WI)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Aurora Medical Group, Inc.

2900 W Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee, WI 532154330

Phone: 4146465410

Anesthesia Partners Of Colorado

320 Beard Creek Rd, Edwards, CO 816326433

Phone: 9705697400

Northwest Hbp Medical Services Llc

6200 N La Cholla Blvd, Tucson, AZ 857413529

Phone: 5202292657

Secondary Practice Locations

1329 Lusitana St Ste 604

Honolulu, HI 968132431

Phone: 4803701540

8101 E Lowry Blvd Ste 120

Denver, CO 802307195

Phone: 3039094157

2900 W Oklahoma Ave

Milwaukee, WI 532154330

Phone: 4146496000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

40 Associated Practitioners
Ellen Kulesa , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1003215716

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Dr. Alexis Jimenez , DO

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NPI 1003750118

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Emmanuel Gallegos

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NPI 1003755778
Pamela Lowe , APRN, ACNPC-AG

Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care

NPI 1013189505

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, ACNPCAG

Eric Stanley , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1013457035

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Cameron Fricke , BSN RN

Registered Nurse - Critical Care Medicine

NPI 1013755206

BSNRN

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

14 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location May 29, 2025

Registered at 6200 N LA CHOLLA BLVD, TUCSON, AZ 857413529 (Tel: 5207429000)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 29, 2025

Anesthesiology (License #4328-320 in WI)

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Updated Practice Location August 20, 2024

Registered at 2900 W OKLAHOMA AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 532154330 (Tel: 4146496000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 20, 2024

Registered at PO BOX 735044, CHICAGO, IL 606735044 (Tel: 8003262250)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 13, 2022

Anesthesiology (License #MD-21607 in HI)

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Updated Practice Location March 03, 2022

Registered at 1329 LUSITANA ST STE 604, HONOLULU, HI 968132431 (Tel: 4803701540)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 03, 2022

Registered at 1329 LUSITANA ST STE 604, HONOLULU, HI 968132431 (Tel: 4803701540)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 03, 2022

Recorded as HEATHER CHRISTOPHERSON, MD

NPI Profile Active April 24, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location April 24, 2017

Registered at 6431 FANNIN ST, SUITE MSB 1.134, HOUSTON, TX 770301501 (Tel: 7135006500)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 24, 2017

Registered at 6431 FANNIN ST, SUITE MSB 1.134, HOUSTON, TX 770301501 (Tel: 7135006500)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 24, 2017

Recorded as HEATHER CHRISTOPHERSON

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 24, 2017

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 24, 2017

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1215462650
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 24, 2017
Last Update: May 29, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 735044

Chicago, IL 606735044

Phone: 8003262250

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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