Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Black, CRNA

Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)) · Saint Louis, MO

  • NPI 1427219286
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.9 / 100 · 2023
  • 18 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
450 N New Ballas RD
Saint Louis, MO 631416835
(314) 991-0776

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Year of graduation
2008 — 18 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Missouri #2004007968

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1427219286. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
49
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$4,077
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
36410 Insertion of needle into vein (3 years or older) 14 14 $9
00811 Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 12 12 $134
64416 Continuous infusion of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle through catheter 12 12 $76
00731 Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 11 11 $131

In context: peer comparison

Among 116 peers in this city , average services per provider: 26. This provider delivers 1.9× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,164
Transactions
8
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated 5 $1,118.82
EAGLE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. 1 $16.57
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 1 $15.36
Elite Orthopedics, Llc 1 $13.41

By nature of payment

Travel and Lodging
$941
Food and Beverage
$223

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Christopher Black's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Black practices Anesthesiology Physician in Saint Louis, MO.
Where does Dr. Christopher Black practice?
Dr. Christopher Black practices at 450 N New Ballas RD, Saint Louis, MO 631416835. Office phone: 3149910776.
What is Dr. Christopher Black's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Black's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427219286, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Black accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Black accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Black commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Insertion of needle into vein (3 years or older) (HCPCS 36410); Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00811); Continuous infusion of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle through catheter (HCPCS 64416). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.