Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Whitson, MD

Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Gainesville, GA

  • NPI 1790703569
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 40 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
743 Spring St Ne
Gainesville, GA 305013715
(770) 532-7179
fax (770) 534-1312
Mailing address
Po Box 1076
Gainesville, GA 305031076

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 11, 2012
Year of graduation
1986 — 40 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Georgia #032838
Medicaid (2)
GA #000430284B · GA #000430284F

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1790703569. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
195
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$15,886
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra 40 39 $80
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 23 23 $43
00790 Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 16 16 $167
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 15 13 $14
76942 Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 14 14 $29
93312 Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report 14 14 $101
93325 Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate and valve function 14 14 $3
00731 Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 13 13 $73
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 12 12 $159
93320 Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers 12 12 $17

In context: peer comparison

Among 17 peers in this city , average services per provider: 22. This provider delivers 8.9× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$82
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Boston Scientific Corporation 1 $40.98
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated 1 $21.22
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 1 $19.57

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$82

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Christopher Whitson's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Whitson practices Anesthesiology Physician in Gainesville, GA.
Where does Dr. Christopher Whitson practice?
Dr. Christopher Whitson practices at 743 Spring St Ne, Gainesville, GA 305013715. Office phone: 7705327179.
What is Dr. Christopher Whitson's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Whitson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790703569, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Whitson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Whitson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Whitson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra (HCPCS 00910); Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (HCPCS 36620); Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen (HCPCS 00790). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.