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Dr. Christopher S Wahal , MD

Anesthesiology • Austin, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Wahal, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Austin, TX. With approximately 17 years of clinical experience since graduating from Drexel University College Of Medicine in 2009, Dr. Wahal delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 3705 MEDICAL PKWY STE 570.

Dr. Wahal is affiliated with U S Anesthesia Partners Of Texas, Pa and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand, continuous infusion of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle through catheter, anesthesia for open procedure on bones of lower leg, ankle and foot. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

3705 Medical Pkwy Ste 570

Austin, TX 787051024

Telephone 5124542554
Fax 5124542824
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Drexel University College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2009

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Austin, TX

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
17 Yrs -7.3 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 24.3 Yrs
State Avg: 24.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
230 Specialists

Practicing in Austin, TX (4818 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.4% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
95.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Wahal (17 Years) 17 Yrs
Austin Specialty Average (24.3 Years) 24.3 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
01810 Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand
42 40 $966.32 $59.98
64416 Continuous infusion of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle through catheter
33 33 $3094.00 $74.53
01480 Anesthesia for open procedure on bones of lower leg, ankle and foot
32 31 $1423.27 $96.75
01830 Anesthesia for open or endoscopic procedure on bones of forearm, wrist, or hand
19 19 $1201.97 $85.10
01630 Anesthesia for open or endoscopic procedure at upper arm and shoulder joint including
15 15 $1861.80 $125.79
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle
14 14 $1904.00 $67.36
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)
13 13 $1666.00 $40.21
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope
12 11 $1348.50 $82.73
01400 Anesthesia for other procedure or exam of knee joint using an endoscope
11 11 $1162.64 $76.69

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-07-31
Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License TX S6086

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 PA MD464870

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

U S Anesthesia Partners Of Texas, Pa

1201 W 38th St, Austin, TX 787051006

Phone: 5123241000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
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Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

NPI 1013141183

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Jeremy Briggs , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1013211861

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Genevieve Woolsey , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1013251115

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Dania Northcutt , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1013373877

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Dr. Carlos Lee , MD

Anesthesiology

NPI 1023207081

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

11 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location July 31, 2020

Registered at 3705 MEDICAL PKWY STE 570, AUSTIN, TX 787051024 (Tel: 5124542554)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 31, 2020

Registered at PO BOX 840853, DALLAS, TX 752844824 (Tel: 9722331999)

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Updated Practice Location December 04, 2019

Registered at 111 S 11TH ST STE 8490, PHILADELPHIA, PA 191074824 (Tel: 2159556161)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 04, 2019

Registered at 111 S 11TH ST STE 8490, PHILADELPHIA, PA 191074824 (Tel: 2159556161)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 04, 2019

Anesthesiology (License #MD464870 in PA)

NPI Profile Active April 12, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 12, 2013

Registered at 100 E LANCASTER AVE, WYNNEWOOD, PA 190963450 (Tel: 4844762000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 12, 2013

Registered at 100 E LANCASTER AVE, WYNNEWOOD, PA 190963450

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 12, 2013

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER WAHAL, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 12, 2013

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 12, 2013

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1942643606
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 12, 2013
Last Update: July 31, 2020
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 840853

Dallas, TX 752844824

Phone: 9722331999

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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