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Christopher Whitnum , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered • Richmond, VA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Christopher Whitnum, CRNA is a certified Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered practicing in Richmond, VA. With approximately 17 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2009, Christopher Whitnum delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 5855 BREMO RD.

Christopher Whitnum is affiliated with American Anesthesiology Of Virginia Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity, anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope, anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

5855 Bremo Rd
Suite 100

Richmond, VA 232261930

Telephone 8042886258

Fax 8046731038

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Paul A Ghaemmaghami Md Pc Facility NPI 1144289844

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2009

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Richmond, VA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

17 Yrs +4.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 13.0 Yrs

State Avg: 15.8 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

446 Specialists

Practicing in Richmond, VA (2172 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

90.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Whitnum (17 Years) 17 Yrs

Richmond Specialty Average (13.0 Years) 13.0 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
00537 Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity	13	13	$2945.90	$279.68
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	11	11	$935.21	$85.80

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	25	25	$623.90	$64.25
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	20	20	$876.39	$88.68

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	27	27	$640.85	$69.97
00670 Anesthesia for procedure on spine and spinal cord	14	14	$2614.72	$306.04
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope	13	13	$751.87	$84.31
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	11	11	$789.86	$86.96

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	25	25	$536.38	$63.73
00812 Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope	18	18	$499.79	$47.21
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	11	11	$601.81	$70.50

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	15	15	$614.00	$77.41
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	14	14	$544.71	$67.99

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00537 Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity	14	14	$1953.64	$233.89
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	14	14	$519.36	$66.86
01844 Anesthesia for placement or revision of blood flow shunt	13	13	$1218.00	$167.58
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	12	12	$539.50	$70.72

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	16	16	$468.75	$64.67
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	13	13	$1101.92	$154.84
00812 Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope	12	12	$437.50	$46.40
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	11	11	$463.64	$62.94

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00810 Anesthesia for procedure on lower intestine using an endoscope	40	40	$519.75	$75.03
00740 Anesthesia for procedure on gastrointestinal tract using an endoscope	19	19	$486.32	$66.02
00537 Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity	15	15	$1316.00	$152.52
01926 Anesthesia for x-ray on artery of brain, heart, or chest	11	11	$1349.09	$180.48

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 367500000X

State License VA 0024168673

(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

American Anesthesiology Of Virginia Pc

5801 Bremo Rd, Richmond, VA 232261907

Phone: 8042852011

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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