Active NPI 1265695233 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher Stephen Armstrong , MD

Anesthesiology • Abilene, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Armstrong, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Abilene, TX. With approximately 21 years of clinical experience since graduating from Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine in 2005, Dr. Armstrong delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1900 PINE ST.

Dr. Armstrong is affiliated with Hendrick Anesthesia Network 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, anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope, anesthesia for procedure on anus and rectum. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1900 Pine St

Abilene, TX 796012432

Telephone 3256704220

Fax 3256704040

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Hendrick Anesthesia Network Facility NPI 1851394993

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2005

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Abilene, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

21 Yrs +1.9 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 19.1 Yrs

State Avg: 24.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

25 Specialists

Practicing in Abilene, TX (4818 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

88.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Armstrong (21 Years) 21 Yrs

Abilene Specialty Average (19.1 Years) 19.1 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
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	95	93	$622.82	$67.83
00812 Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope	49	49	$470.37	$51.78
00902 Anesthesia for procedure on anus and rectum	26	25	$658.23	$74.93
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	17	17	$1209.06	$131.37
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	15	14	$452.93	$52.67
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	15	15	$527.47	$60.06
01810 Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand	14	14	$552.86	$60.32
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	13	13	$628.46	$69.73
01926 Anesthesia for x-ray on artery of brain, heart, or chest	13	13	$1091.54	$120.84

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	81	80	$643.41	$71.45
00812 Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope	51	51	$490.71	$54.74
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	35	33	$444.74	$57.18
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	22	22	$562.91	$63.15
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	18	18	$1490.67	$163.37
00630 Anesthesia for other procedure on lower spine	13	13	$1488.46	$171.15
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	12	12	$1275.67	$137.60
01926 Anesthesia for x-ray on artery of brain, heart, or chest	12	12	$1168.17	$129.06

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	47	47	$686.17	$72.60
00812 Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope	36	36	$508.83	$53.88
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	23	23	$459.91	$91.18
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	15	15	$1341.60	$157.46
00840 Anesthesia for procedure in lower abdominal cavity including use of an endoscope	15	15	$1181.07	$137.12
00630 Anesthesia for other procedure on lower spine	14	14	$1781.43	$220.15
01810 Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand	13	13	$628.46	$72.33
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	12	12	$1598.17	$190.77
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	12	12	$151.00	$42.48
01214 Anesthesia for total hip replacement	11	11	$1321.27	$154.91

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	49	48	$897.35	$73.20
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	38	37	$412.73	$57.82
00812 Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope	17	17	$798.31	$53.60
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	11	11	$13119.31	$191.10

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	56	55	$696.54	$87.26
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	55	54	$451.56	$62.71
01810 Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand	19	19	$635.47	$79.80
00812 Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope	19	19	$706.58	$66.90
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	16	16	$1574.94	$197.38
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	15	15	$1307.87	$163.39
01480 Anesthesia for open procedure on bones of lower leg, ankle and foot	15	14	$699.40	$78.61
00400 Anesthesia for procedure on skin of arms, legs, or trunk	14	14	$663.36	$83.16
00630 Anesthesia for other procedure on lower spine	14	14	$1530.21	$186.57
00300 Anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back	12	12	$989.75	$124.13
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	11	11	$625.45	$74.22

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	100	98	$437.47	$67.34
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	47	46	$668.40	$83.38
00812 Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope	32	32	$693.16	$64.68
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	17	17	$132.59	$42.81
01810 Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand	17	17	$495.82	$61.93
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	17	17	$1316.29	$157.85
00630 Anesthesia for other procedure on lower spine	16	16	$1551.75	$193.39
01630 Anesthesia for open or endoscopic procedure at upper arm and shoulder joint including	14	14	$925.86	$115.37
01936 Anesthesia for X-ray procedure (accessed through the skin) on spine and spinal cord	13	13	$644.92	$98.11
00350 Anesthesia for other procedure on large blood vessel of neck	12	12	$1511.42	$233.91
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	11	11	$1565.18	$195.06

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	75	74	$448.63	$61.54
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	46	45	$618.30	$74.18
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	20	20	$1618.20	$197.01
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	20	20	$1330.90	$161.95
00812 Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope	19	19	$718.79	$66.27
01992 Anesthesia for nerve block and injection procedure, prone position	19	19	$664.05	$84.93
00320 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus and neck, age 1 year or older	17	17	$1033.00	$125.70
01810 Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand	17	16	$526.00	$64.02
00400 Anesthesia for procedure on skin of arms, legs, or trunk	16	16	$657.31	$80.05
00840 Anesthesia for procedure in lower abdominal cavity including use of an endoscope	15	15	$1322.60	$161.14
01230 Anesthesia for open procedure on upper two-thirds of thigh bone	14	14	$1000.14	$121.71
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope	13	13	$805.85	$98.17
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	11	11	$110.00	$43.12

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	73	69	$423.99	$60.90
00740 Anesthesia for procedure on gastrointestinal tract using an endoscope	43	42	$637.00	$74.52
00810 Anesthesia for procedure on lower intestine using an endoscope	29	29	$652.83	$75.40
00400 Anesthesia for procedure on skin of arms, legs, or trunk	20	19	$756.30	$88.20
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	18	18	$1598.56	$187.00
01230 Anesthesia for open procedure on upper two-thirds of thigh bone	16	16	$976.69	$114.25
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	14	14	$110.00	$48.08
00630 Anesthesia for other procedure on lower spine	13	13	$1412.31	$165.22
00840 Anesthesia for procedure in lower abdominal cavity including use of an endoscope	12	12	$1408.92	$164.82

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License TX N2922

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

Hendrick Anesthesia Network

1900 Pine St, Abilene, TX 796012432

Phone: 3256702000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

22 Associated Practitioners

Miles Frazier , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1023016508

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Dr. Elizabeth Bement , DO

Internal Medicine

NPI 1033422431

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Dr. Milus Davis , DO

Internal Medicine

NPI 1124348347

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Timothy Richey , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1174853725

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Dr. Trent Emmett , MD

Anesthesiology

NPI 1205838380

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Mark Allred , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1215337993

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

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 June 11, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 11, 2013

Registered at 1900 PINE ST, ABILENE, TX 796012432 (Tel: 3256704220)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 11, 2013

Registered at PO BOX 1198, ABILENE, TX 796041198 (Tel: 3256704220)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 11, 2013

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER ARMSTRONG, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 11, 2013

Anesthesiology (License #N2922 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 09, 2008

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1265695233

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: July 09, 2008

Last Update: June 11, 2013

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 1198

Abilene, TX 796041198

Phone: 3256704220

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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