Christopher Canlas, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Nashville, TN

Christopher Canlas, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Nashville, Tennessee. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans and graduated in 2004 and has 20 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Vanderbilt University Medical Center and his current practice location is 1211 Medical Center Dr, 2301 Vanderbilt University Hospital, Nashville, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (615) 936-1206.

Christopher Canlas is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number 41543) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1760539563.

Contact Information

Christopher Canlas, MD
1211 Medical Center Dr, 2301 Vanderbilt University Hospital,
Nashville, TN 37232-0004
(615) 936-1206
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Physician's Profile

Full NameChristopher Canlas
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience20 Years
Location1211 Medical Center Dr, Nashville, Tennessee
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Christopher Canlas attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 2004
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1760539563
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/04/2007
  • Last Update Date: 03/18/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9436221447
  • Enrollment ID: I20080709000154

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher Canlas such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1760539563NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology 41543 (Tennessee)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, TNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Vanderbilt University Medical Center50920234162742

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Christopher Canlas allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameVanderbilt University Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1104202761
PECOS PAC ID: 5092023416
Enrollment ID: O20151006000369

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Christopher Canlas is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Christopher Canlas, MD
3841 Green Hills Village Dr Ste 200,
Nashville, TN 37232-0004

Ph: (615) 936-1206
Christopher Canlas, MD
1211 Medical Center Dr, 2301 Vanderbilt University Hospital,
Nashville, TN 37232-0004

Ph: (615) 936-1206

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