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Edit this profileWhere to find Christopher J. Westerheide, MD
- Dallas location main office
12222 Merit Dr Ste 600, Dallas, TX 75251 - Dallas location
6606 Lbj Fwy, Suite 200, Dallas, TX 75240 - Texarkana location
2602 Saint Michael Dr, Texarkana, TX 75503
About Dr. Westerheide
Christopher J. Westerheide, MD is a healthcare provider in Dallas, TX specializing in anesthesiology. Christopher trained at University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal), graduating in 1989. Medicare claims data shows Christopher provided 170 services to 167 patients. The services billed most often include anesthesia for extensive surgery on spine, anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement, and anesthesia for total hip replacement. This provider record is associated with NPI 1699714881.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (972) 715-5000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
12222 MERIT DR STE 600
Dallas, TX 75251
6606 Lbj Fwy Suite 200
Dallas, TX 75240
2602 Saint Michael Dr
Texarkana, TX 75503
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Anesthesiology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Sedation & Phobias
Anesthesia complications
Back & spine
- Arthritis of the spine
- Degenerative disc disease
- Failed back surgery syndrome
- Herniated disc
- Lower back pain
- Neck pain
- Sacroiliac joint pain
- Spinal compression fracture
- Spinal stenosis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Tailbone pain
- Upper Back Pain
Chronic pain
Facial & jaw pain
General pain
Head & facial pain
Headaches
Joint pain
Mental health
Muscle pain
Musculoskeletal pain
Nerve pain
- Abdominal wall nerve pain
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
- Foot Numbness and Tingling
- Groin nerve pain after hernia surgery
- Nerve damage after surgery
- Neuropathy
- Outer thigh burning and numbness
- Phantom limb pain
- Pinched nerve
- Piriformis syndrome
- Sciatica
- Shingles pain
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Pelvic pain
Post-surgery recovery
Sedation & anesthesia
Spine pain
Procedures & services
Nerve blocks
- Celiac Plexus Nerve Block
- Abdominal Nerve Block
- Ganglion impar block
- Groin nerve block
- Pudendal nerve block
- Superior hypogastric plexus block
Nerve Blocks
Pain Relief Procedures
Regional anesthesia
Sedation
- In-Office Anesthesia for Plastic Surgery
- Pediatric Dental Sedation
- Sedation for Colonoscopy and Endoscopy
- Sedation for Egg Retrieval
- Sedation for MRI
- Sedation for Vasectomy
- IV sedation for endoscopy
Sedation & anesthesia
- General anesthesia
- Moderate dental sedation
- Sedation for dental work
- Labor epidural
- Pre-surgery anesthesia consult
- Spinal spinal block
Specialized Care
Vascular Access
Ablation
Head & facial procedures
Implants & devices
- Pain pump implant
- Pain pump refill and check
- Peripheral nerve stimulator implant
- Spinal cord stimulator implant
- Spinal cord stimulator trial
Infusion therapies
Infusion therapy
Joint injections
Muscle injections
Nerve injections
- Celiac plexus block
- Lumbar sympathetic block
- Nerve block
- Rib nerve block
- Shoulder nerve block
- Stellate ganglion block
Nerve procedures
Pain relief procedures
Spine injections
- Epidural steroid injection
- Facet joint injection
- Medial branch block
- Sacroiliac joint injection
- Tailbone epidural injection
Spine procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
170 services · 167 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) | Procedure | 64447 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Anesthesiology |
| Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin | Procedure | 36620 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Anesthesiology |
| Anesthesia for extensive surgery on spine | Anaesthesia | 00670 |
88 | More than most peers in Anesthesiology |
| Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement | Anaesthesia | 01402 |
20 | As often as other peers in Anesthesiology |
| Anesthesia for total hip replacement | Anaesthesia | 01214 |
19 | More often than most peers in Anesthesiology |
| Anesthesia for other procedure on lower spine | Anaesthesia | 00630 |
17 | More often than most peers in Anesthesiology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other anesthesiologists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other anesthesiologists in Dallas 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1989 at University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Westerheide's specialty?
Dr. Westerheide is an anesthesiologist in Dallas, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Anesthesiology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Westerheide?
Dr. Westerheide is listed at 12222 Merit Dr Ste 600, Dallas, TX 75251. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Westerheide?
The number on file is (972) 715-5000. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Westerheide?
Dr. Westerheide's National Provider Identifier is 1699714881. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Westerheide's medical education?
Dr. Westerheide attended University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal), graduating in 1989. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Westerheide have?
Dr. Westerheide has 37 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1989, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Westerheide known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Westerheide performs procedures including injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve and insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin; provides treatments such as anesthesia for extensive surgery on spine and anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Westerheide's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Westerheide. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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