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Active NPI 1033320684 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Brenda J Christopher , MD

Anesthesiology • Cincinnati, OH

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Brenda Christopher, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Cincinnati, OH. With approximately 21 years of clinical experience since graduating from East Tennessee State University Quillen College Of Medicine in 2005, Dr. Christopher delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2139 AUBURN AVENUE.

Dr. Christopher is affiliated with Anesthesia Associates Of Cincinnati, Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include other procedure on nervous system, injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle, 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

2139 Auburn Avenue

Cincinnati, OH 452192906

Telephone 5135852422
Fax 5135853245
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Christ Hospital Facility NPI 1932158466

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

East Tennessee State University Quillen College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2005

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Cincinnati, OH

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
21 Yrs +2.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 18.2 Yrs
State Avg: 26.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
295 Specialists

Practicing in Cincinnati, OH (2153 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
91.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Christopher (21 Years) 21 Yrs
Cincinnati Specialty Average (18.2 Years) 18.2 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
64999 Other procedure on nervous system
36 17 $391.50 $34.00
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle
34 34 $400.00 $66.26
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle
31 31 $110.00 $28.60
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin
25 24 $255.00 $41.99
93325 Doppler ultrasound study of color-directed heart blood flow, rate, and valve function
20 18 $170.00 $2.88
64450 Injection of anesthetic agent, other peripheral nerve or branch
20 20 $350.00 $20.91
93312 Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report
19 19 $510.00 $99.48
00537 Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity
17 17 $2379.20 $206.28
01638 Anesthesia for open or endoscopic total shoulder joint replacement
17 17 $2402.40 $178.19
93503 Insertion of tube in pulmonary artery for monitoring
16 16 $850.00 $83.07
64488 Injections of local anesthetic for pain control and abdominal wall analgesia on both sides
15 15 $1100.00 $65.69
01630 Anesthesia for open or endoscopic procedure at upper arm and shoulder joint including
15 15 $1583.04 $117.25
00562 Anesthesia for procedure on heart and large blood vessels using heart-lung machine (1 year or older)
11 11 $5784.95 $427.39

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License OH 35-098116

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.

Internal Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License OH 57010133

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Anesthesia Associates Of Cincinnati, Inc

2139 Auburn Ave, Cincinnati, OH 452192906

Phone: 5135852000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

33 Associated Practitioners
Maggie Scheler , AA

Anesthesiologist Assistant

NPI 1003226770
Alexander Montavon , AA-C

Anesthesiologist Assistant

NPI 1013324698

AAC

Dr. Dave Wright , MD

Anesthesiology

NPI 1023017092

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1033493176

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Jeffrey Mumpower , CAA

Anesthesiologist Assistant

NPI 1043704240
Deborah Gotzman , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1063410017

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active June 25, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 25, 2014

Registered at 2139 AUBURN AVENUE, CINCINNATI, OH 452192906 (Tel: 5135852422)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 25, 2014

Registered at 2139 AUBURN AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45219 (Tel: 5135852422)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 25, 2014

Recorded as BRENDA CHRISTOPHER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 25, 2014

Anesthesiology (License #35-098116 in OH)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 25, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1033320684
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 25, 2007
Last Update: June 25, 2014
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

2139 Auburn Ave.

Cincinnati, OH 45219

Phone: 5135852422

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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