Active NPI 1790703569 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher D Whitson , MD

Anesthesiology • Gainesville, GA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Whitson, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Gainesville, GA. With approximately 40 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of South Florida College Of Medicine in 1986, Dr. Whitson delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 743 SPRING ST NE.

Dr. Whitson is affiliated with Anesthesia Associates Of Gainesville, Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra, injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve), anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

743 Spring St Ne

Gainesville, GA 305013715

Telephone 7705327179

Fax 7705341312

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc. Facility NPI 1427055821

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of South Florida College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1986

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Gainesville, GA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

40 Yrs +21.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 19.0 Yrs

State Avg: 25.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

58 Specialists

Practicing in Gainesville, GA (1464 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

86.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Whitson (40 Years) 40 Yrs

Gainesville Specialty Average (19.0 Years) 19.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	37	37	$496.68	$85.09
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)	19	19	$679.00	$50.14
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	19	19	$366.73	$67.15
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	18	18	$1002.87	$145.60
00670 Anesthesia for procedure on spine and spinal cord	17	17	$1708.08	$278.47
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	17	17	$920.62	$149.11
64488 Injections of local anesthetic for pain control and abdominal wall analgesia on both sides	16	16	$1164.00	$61.56
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	16	16	$97.00	$28.32
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	16	16	$291.00	$41.93
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle	15	15	$776.00	$62.40
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	14	14	$357.35	$62.85
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	14	11	$97.00	$13.21
00918 Anesthesia for fragmenting, manipulation and/or removal of kidney stone including use of an endoscope	14	14	$724.14	$121.69

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	40	39	$443.74	$80.14
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	23	23	$291.00	$42.90
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	16	16	$1034.51	$167.40
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	15	13	$97.00	$13.71
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	14	14	$97.00	$29.27
93325 Doppler ultrasound study of color-directed heart blood flow, rate, and valve function	14	14	$291.00	$2.92
93312 Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report	14	14	$582.00	$101.14
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	13	13	$401.80	$72.73
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	12	12	$976.73	$159.28
93320 Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers	12	12	$291.00	$16.83
00670 Anesthesia for procedure on spine and spinal cord	11	11	$1745.29	$286.42
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle	11	11	$776.00	$66.72

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	46	46	$97.00	$29.96
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	34	34	$463.26	$82.32
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	26	26	$291.00	$43.03
00670 Anesthesia for procedure on spine and spinal cord	21	20	$1865.27	$302.12
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	19	19	$421.40	$77.00
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	19	19	$97.00	$13.30
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	18	18	$969.11	$161.70
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)	18	18	$679.00	$46.94
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	17	17	$388.00	$81.95
01810 Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand	17	17	$458.01	$75.74
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	17	17	$958.09	$160.46
93320 Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers	15	15	$291.00	$17.25
93325 Doppler ultrasound study of color-directed heart blood flow, rate, and valve function	15	15	$291.00	$3.00
93312 Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report	14	14	$582.00	$104.31
64488 Injections of local anesthetic for pain control and abdominal wall analgesia on both sides	14	14	$1164.00	$64.94
00567 Anesthesia for heart artery bypass grafting on heart-lung machine	12	12	$2466.33	$411.85
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle	12	12	$776.00	$61.38
00840 Anesthesia for procedure in lower abdominal cavity including use of an endoscope	11	11	$889.57	$147.22
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	11	11	$442.98	$76.39

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	48	48	$96.88	$30.52
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	30	30	$291.00	$44.11
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	24	23	$441.34	$81.16
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	22	22	$887.65	$151.91
93325 Doppler ultrasound study of color-directed heart blood flow, rate, and valve function	22	22	$291.00	$3.08
93320 Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers	21	21	$291.00	$17.66
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)	21	21	$678.33	$47.05
00670 Anesthesia for procedure on spine and spinal cord	21	21	$1889.27	$318.98
93312 Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report	19	19	$582.00	$106.35
64488 Injections of local anesthetic for pain control and abdominal wall analgesia on both sides	19	19	$1162.74	$69.20
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	17	17	$388.00	$83.47
01810 Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand	16	16	$373.93	$65.96
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	16	16	$885.62	$151.48
01844 Anesthesia for placement or revision of blood flow shunt	15	15	$863.38	$145.22
00567 Anesthesia for heart artery bypass grafting on heart-lung machine	13	13	$2312.80	$396.01
01400 Anesthesia for other procedure or exam of knee joint using an endoscope	13	13	$541.90	$86.88
00840 Anesthesia for procedure in lower abdominal cavity including use of an endoscope	11	11	$899.66	$150.75
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle	11	11	$776.00	$62.35

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	52	52	$94.69	$31.44
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	28	28	$284.57	$45.14
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle	26	26	$757.54	$64.08
01810 Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand	23	23	$363.14	$64.72
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	22	22	$448.45	$86.16
93312 Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report	21	21	$569.43	$106.55
01630 Anesthesia for open or endoscopic procedure at upper arm and shoulder joint including	19	19	$673.91	$118.82
93320 Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers	19	18	$285.00	$18.19
93325 Doppler ultrasound study of color-directed heart blood flow, rate, and valve function	18	18	$285.00	$3.16
00567 Anesthesia for heart artery bypass grafting on heart-lung machine	18	18	$2324.21	$395.98
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	17	17	$961.56	$169.50
64450 Injection of anesthetic agent, other peripheral nerve or branch	16	11	$472.50	$33.05
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	13	13	$370.91	$72.48
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	13	13	$1030.19	$180.19
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)	11	11	$595.91	$51.14
64488 Injections of local anesthetic for pain control and abdominal wall analgesia on both sides	11	11	$1135.64	$64.91

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	43	43	$279.00	$45.56
93312 Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report	35	35	$558.00	$109.56
93325 Doppler ultrasound study of color-directed heart blood flow, rate, and valve function	35	35	$279.00	$3.17
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	33	33	$92.70	$31.91
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	30	30	$372.00	$86.89
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	30	30	$93.00	$14.48
93320 Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers	27	27	$279.00	$18.27
64450 Injection of anesthetic agent, other peripheral nerve or branch	25	15	$463.40	$36.05
64488 Injections of local anesthetic for pain control and abdominal wall analgesia on both sides	22	22	$1114.91	$71.99
00567 Anesthesia for heart artery bypass grafting on heart-lung machine	22	22	$2109.41	$395.11
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	19	19	$910.42	$165.93
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle	15	15	$741.87	$66.18
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	15	15	$1069.50	$179.93
00630 Anesthesia for other procedure on lower spine	14	14	$1248.86	$222.59
93503 Insertion of tube in pulmonary artery for monitoring	14	14	$930.00	$90.85
01810 Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand	14	14	$531.43	$95.72
01630 Anesthesia for open or endoscopic procedure at upper arm and shoulder joint including	14	14	$757.29	$134.49
00562 Anesthesia for procedure on heart and large blood vessels using heart-lung machine (1 year or older)	13	13	$2232.00	$422.59
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	13	13	$475.73	$84.91
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	12	12	$403.00	$78.90
00400 Anesthesia for procedure on skin of arms, legs, or trunk	12	12	$476.63	$82.66
00840 Anesthesia for procedure in lower abdominal cavity including use of an endoscope	11	11	$798.95	$145.45

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	29	29	$418.91	$81.74
93325 Doppler ultrasound study of color-directed heart blood flow, rate, and valve function	29	29	$273.00	$3.12
93312 Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report	28	28	$546.00	$107.77
00630 Anesthesia for other procedure on lower spine	25	25	$1425.06	$250.87
93320 Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers	25	25	$272.00	$17.97
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	25	25	$91.00	$30.59
00567 Anesthesia for heart artery bypass grafting on heart-lung machine	22	22	$1973.05	$373.40
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	21	21	$886.17	$161.04
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	17	17	$273.00	$44.48
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	16	16	$887.25	$161.38
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	12	12	$364.00	$97.20
00562 Anesthesia for procedure on heart and large blood vessels using heart-lung machine (1 year or older)	11	11	$2275.00	$428.05
01810 Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand	11	11	$504.64	$89.40
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	11	11	$91.00	$14.24
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle	11	11	$728.00	$65.49

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	55	54	$267.00	$48.47
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	38	38	$356.00	$111.16
93312 Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report	29	29	$534.00	$98.22
93503 Insertion of tube in pulmonary artery for monitoring	28	28	$890.00	$117.40
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	22	22	$89.00	$12.81
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	21	21	$900.60	$154.28
00630 Anesthesia for other procedure on lower spine	20	20	$1205.95	$206.43
00567 Anesthesia for heart artery bypass grafting on heart-lung machine	17	17	$1947.53	$354.01
93320 Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers	15	15	$267.00	$15.86
00740 Anesthesia for procedure on gastrointestinal tract using an endoscope	14	14	$349.64	$67.06
93325 Doppler ultrasound study of color-directed heart blood flow, rate, and valve function	14	14	$267.00	$2.74
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	14	14	$499.04	$88.46
00562 Anesthesia for procedure on heart and large blood vessels using heart-lung machine (1 year or older)	13	13	$2187.35	$365.42
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	13	13	$907.12	$157.74
01810 Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand	12	11	$637.83	$92.81
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	11	11	$89.00	$30.07

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License GA 032838

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

000430284B (GA)

Medicaid State Provider ID

000430284F (GA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Anesthesia Associates Of Gainesville, Llc

1400 River Pl, Braselton, GA 305175600

Phone: 7705327179

Anesthesia Associates Of Gainesville, Llc

743 Spring St Ne, Gainesville, GA 305013715

Phone: 7705327179

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners

Darryl Blalock , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1003083478

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Rachael Phlipot , CAA

Anesthesiologist Assistant

NPI 1003768425

Dr. Mark Bombulie , MD

Anesthesiology

NPI 1013350263

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Jack Powell , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1023489937

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Amelia Wiggins , CAA

Anesthesiologist Assistant

NPI 1023733227

Dr. Britton Knowles , MD

Anesthesiology

NPI 1033393483

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active April 11, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 11, 2012

Registered at 743 SPRING ST NE, GAINESVILLE, GA 305013715 (Tel: 7705327179)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 11, 2012

Registered at PO BOX 1076, GAINESVILLE, GA 305031076 (Tel: 7705327176)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 11, 2012

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER WHITSON, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 11, 2012

Anesthesiology (License #032838 in GA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 18, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1790703569

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: July 18, 2006

Last Update: April 11, 2012

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 1076

Gainesville, GA 305031076

Phone: 7705327176

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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