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Active NPI 1205907607 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher M Kushner , DO

Anesthesiology • Big Rapids, MI

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Kushner, DO is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Big Rapids, MI. With approximately 36 years of clinical experience since graduating from Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences in 1990, Dr. Kushner delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 605 OAK ST.

Dr. Kushner maintains professional affiliations with Hendrick Anesthesia Network, Lakeland Hospitals At Niles And St Joseph Inc, Emergenchealth Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

605 Oak St

Big Rapids, MI 493072048

Telephone 2317968691
Fax 2315924421
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Mecosta County Medical Center Facility NPI 1316945991

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences

Graduation Year

1990

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Big Rapids, MI

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
36 Yrs Matches City Avg
City Avg: 36.0 Yrs
State Avg: 25.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
2 Specialists

Practicing in Big Rapids, MI (1799 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kushner (36 Years) 36 Yrs
Big Rapids Specialty Average (36.0 Years) 36.0 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-10-03
Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License TX W1302

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 MI 5101011085

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 ME DO4010

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 81263

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
100249458 (WI)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Emergenchealth Pllc

7400 Barlite Blvd, San Antonio, TX 782241308

Phone: 2109212000

Emergenchealth Pllc

600 Elizabeth St, Corpus Christi, TX 784042235

Phone: 3618813657

Hendrick Anesthesia Network

1900 Pine St, Abilene, TX 796012432

Phone: 3256702000

Lakeland Hospitals At Niles And St Joseph Inc

1234 Napier Ave, Saint Joseph, MI 490852112

Phone: 2699838300

Secondary Practice Locations

855 N Westhaven Dr

Oshkosh, WI 549047668

Phone: 9203038700

6 Glen Cove Dr

Rockport, ME 048564272

Phone: 2079218400

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

7 Associated Practitioners
Timothy Childers , PA-C

Emergency Medicine - Emergency Medical Services

NPI 1124078555

Physician Assistant (Certified)

NPI 1124763487

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Sarah Vruwink , MA, CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

NPI 1205407038

Master of Arts, Speech-Language Pathologist (Certificate of Clinical Competence)

Sharon Swedenborg , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1497894273

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Dr. Suki Weller , MD

Emergency Medicine

NPI 1588868699

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1700191509

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 605 OAK ST, BIG RAPIDS, MI 493072048 (Tel: 2317968691)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 605 OAK ST, BIG RAPIDS, MI 493072048 (Tel: 2317968691)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER KUSHNER, DO

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Anesthesiology (License #5101011085 in MI)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 10, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1205907607
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: November 10, 2006
Last Update: October 03, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

605 Oak St

Big Rapids, MI 493072048

Phone: 2317968691

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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