Active NPI 1669663530 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher James Brown , MD

Anesthesiology • Dallas, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Brown, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Dallas, TX. With approximately 21 years of clinical experience since graduating from Howard University College Of Medicine in 2005, Dr. Brown delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 12222 MERIT DR STE 600.

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

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include anesthesia for lens surgery, anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope, injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve). Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

12222 Merit Dr Ste 600

Dallas, TX 752513294

Telephone 9727155000

Fax 9727159976

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Pinnacle Anesthesia Consultants, Pllc Facility NPI 1457342297

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Howard University College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2005

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Dallas, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

21 Yrs -1.7 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 22.7 Yrs

State Avg: 24.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

1427 Specialists

Practicing in Dallas, TX (4818 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.6% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

93.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Brown (21 Years) 21 Yrs

Dallas Specialty Average (22.7 Years) 22.7 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	33	33	$976.77	$64.70
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	13	13	$1957.50	$117.73

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	42	41	$952.34	$68.00
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)	13	13	$1666.00	$64.21
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	13	13	$714.00	$45.17

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	34	34	$930.77	$70.43
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	27	27	$1067.00	$31.73
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)	18	18	$1666.00	$51.03
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	13	13	$3704.19	$251.28

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	22	22	$1263.48	$92.09
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	17	17	$1658.12	$107.52
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	16	16	$714.00	$45.95

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	27	27	$1029.50	$75.18
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	15	15	$1400.70	$92.77
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	12	12	$714.00	$46.95
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope	11	11	$1340.59	$96.30

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	89	85	$755.79	$63.48
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	42	41	$1000.60	$81.11
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	17	17	$878.24	$70.19
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	17	17	$660.00	$46.57
00520 Anesthesia for closed procedure in chest	15	15	$1354.27	$116.24
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope	14	14	$1018.21	$84.03
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	13	13	$1856.00	$167.32
00840 Anesthesia for procedure in lower abdominal cavity including use of an endoscope	11	11	$1693.64	$154.73
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	11	11	$220.00	$30.78

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	44	44	$924.43	$74.11
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	41	41	$762.34	$63.47
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	36	36	$650.00	$45.60
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	18	18	$898.00	$72.35
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	14	14	$761.79	$66.31
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope	12	12	$1066.17	$88.16
00840 Anesthesia for procedure in lower abdominal cavity including use of an endoscope	11	11	$1779.91	$178.55

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	119	112	$656.30	$63.76
00740 Anesthesia for procedure on gastrointestinal tract using an endoscope	61	56	$838.18	$81.72
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	45	45	$560.00	$52.60
00810 Anesthesia for procedure on lower intestine using an endoscope	26	26	$855.69	$84.08
01844 Anesthesia for placement or revision of blood flow shunt	22	20	$1605.41	$163.50
01916 Anesthesia for diagnostic x-ray procedure on arteries or veins	21	20	$1238.90	$118.66
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	18	18	$1712.28	$179.42
01924 Anesthesia for x-ray on arteries	13	13	$1487.38	$142.87
01922 Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy	11	11	$1082.64	$108.37
00532 Anesthesia for central vein access	11	11	$983.18	$89.77

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-03-10

Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License TX N8380

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

7600 Beechnut St, Houston, TX 770744302

Phone: 7136204000

U S Anesthesia Partners Of Texas, Pa

502 W Medical Ctr Blvd, Webster, TX 775984220

Phone: 2813322433

U S Anesthesia Partners Of Texas, Pa

500 W Medical Ctr Blvd, Webster, TX 775984220

Phone: 2813322511

U S Anesthesia Partners Of Texas, Pa

6801 Emmett F Lowry Expy, Texas City, TX 775912500

Phone: 4099385000

Secondary Practice Locations

1002 Gemini St Ste 128

Houston, TX 770582746

Phone: 2812189515

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners

Charity Magcalas , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1003002205

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Dr. Alfredo Lopez , MD

Anesthesiology

NPI 1003083395

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Jennie Potts , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1003110560

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Dr. Elvis Tsang , MD

Anesthesiology

NPI 1003135914

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Christopher Lecheminant , MD

Anesthesiology

NPI 1003144627

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Pedro Napoles , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1003212283

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location March 10, 2023

Registered at 12222 MERIT DR STE 600, DALLAS, TX 752513294 (Tel: 9727155000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 10, 2023

Registered at PO BOX 840853, DALLAS, TX 752842746 (Tel: 9722331999)

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NPI Profile Active September 24, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 24, 2015

Registered at 1002 GEMINI ST STE 128, HOUSTON, TX 770582746 (Tel: 2812189515)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 24, 2015

Registered at 1002 GEMINI ST STE 128, HOUSTON, TX 770582746 (Tel: 2812189515)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 24, 2015

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER BROWN, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 24, 2015

Anesthesiology (License #N8380 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 06, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1669663530

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: August 06, 2007

Last Update: March 10, 2023

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 840853

Dallas, TX 752842746

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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