Active NPI 1881638468 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher Kerr , MD

Anesthesiology • Springfield, MO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Kerr, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Springfield, MO. With approximately 30 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Kansas School Of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) in 1996, Dr. Kerr delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 3801 S NATIONAL AVE.

Dr. Kerr is affiliated with Ozark Anesthesia Associates Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include anesthesia for lens surgery, anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back, anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

3801 S National Ave

Springfield, MO 658075210

Telephone 4172694550

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Lester E Cox Medical Centers Facility NPI 1952355646

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Kansas School Of Med (Kc/wich/sal)

Graduation Year

1996

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Springfield, MO

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

30 Yrs +8.8 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 21.2 Yrs

State Avg: 22.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

76 Specialists

Practicing in Springfield, MO (1191 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

82.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kerr (30 Years) 30 Yrs

Springfield Specialty Average (21.2 Years) 21.2 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
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	35	35	$377.07	$63.33
00300 Anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back	13	13	$892.66	$156.67

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	53	50	$368.31	$61.32
00300 Anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back	17	16	$555.57	$99.91
01810 Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand	12	12	$307.91	$52.87
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	12	12	$973.61	$177.35
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	11	11	$998.65	$184.94

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	39	39	$337.97	$62.68
00300 Anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back	16	15	$570.30	$103.59

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	36	34	$356.05	$63.96
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	20	19	$898.13	$175.91
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	16	16	$294.00	$43.44
00670 Anesthesia for procedure on spine and spinal cord	15	15	$1234.61	$248.76
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	14	14	$341.89	$65.99
00840 Anesthesia for procedure in lower abdominal cavity including use of an endoscope	13	13	$818.39	$164.88
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	12	12	$808.06	$163.17
00400 Anesthesia for procedure on skin of arms, legs, or trunk	12	12	$395.69	$76.99
00300 Anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back	12	12	$495.63	$98.34
00532 Anesthesia for central vein access	11	11	$412.22	$80.48

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	52	46	$338.58	$62.99
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	19	19	$794.35	$162.46
01810 Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand	15	14	$329.94	$61.32
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	15	15	$285.20	$44.82
00402 Anesthesia for reconstruction of breast	12	11	$653.57	$132.29
01480 Anesthesia for open procedure on bones of lower leg, ankle and foot	11	11	$603.61	$119.03
00103 Anesthesia for procedure on eyelid	11	11	$432.94	$84.83
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	11	11	$439.06	$82.77
00400 Anesthesia for procedure on skin of arms, legs, or trunk	11	11	$408.09	$72.37

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	113	91	$359.47	$62.20
00402 Anesthesia for reconstruction of breast	20	19	$608.84	$116.48
01810 Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand	17	17	$363.78	$65.00
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	16	16	$838.66	$166.44
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	15	15	$338.78	$55.86
00670 Anesthesia for procedure on spine and spinal cord	15	15	$1249.64	$256.94
00103 Anesthesia for procedure on eyelid	14	13	$421.19	$78.55
00300 Anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back	13	13	$468.34	$88.82
01214 Anesthesia for total hip replacement	11	11	$845.49	$171.18

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	121	100	$356.12	$62.53
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	15	15	$828.58	$163.77
00103 Anesthesia for procedure on eyelid	14	14	$452.01	$87.28
00320 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus and neck, age 1 year or older	14	13	$541.04	$107.30
01810 Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand	13	13	$357.14	$65.90
01480 Anesthesia for open procedure on bones of lower leg, ankle and foot	12	12	$487.39	$93.82
00400 Anesthesia for procedure on skin of arms, legs, or trunk	11	11	$498.46	$91.18

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	118	91	$365.31	$64.50
00402 Anesthesia for reconstruction of breast	18	17	$556.46	$114.59
00300 Anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back	16	15	$466.02	$90.13
00160 Anesthesia for other procedure on nose and sinuses	14	13	$622.27	$115.54
00103 Anesthesia for procedure on eyelid	13	13	$431.53	$81.20
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle	12	12	$752.00	$64.24
00320 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus and neck, age 1 year or older	11	11	$640.65	$131.20
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	11	11	$730.14	$149.64
00840 Anesthesia for procedure in lower abdominal cavity including use of an endoscope	11	11	$710.38	$145.35

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License MO 2003010053

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Ozark Anesthesia Associates Inc

960 E Walnut Lawn St, Springfield, MO 658077506

Phone: 4172259235

Ozark Anesthesia Associates Inc

3535 S National Ave, Springfield, MO 658077310

Phone: 4712699800

Ozark Anesthesia Associates Inc

3801 S National Ave, Springfield, MO 658075210

Phone: 4172696000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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Anesthesiologist Assistant

NPI 1053979138

Taylor Harris , AA-C

Anesthesiologist Assistant

NPI 1063088425

AAC

Wilbur Wheelock

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1063422509

Clifford Osten

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1063422699

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 July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 3801 S NATIONAL AVE, SPRINGFIELD, MO 658075210 (Tel: 4172694550)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 1000 E PRIMROSE ST, SPRINGFIELD, MO 658075180 (Tel: 4172694550)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER KERR, M.D.

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

Anesthesiology (License #2003010053 in MO)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 15, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1881638468

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: June 15, 2006

Last Update: July 13, 2026

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1000 E Primrose St

Springfield, MO 658075180

Phone: 4172694550

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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