2026 NPPES data Certified Respiratory Therapist NPI 1164847620 CRT
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CHRISTOPHER HALE, CRT

Certified Respiratory Therapist in ELKINS, Arkansas. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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What the federal data shows

CHRISTOPHER HALE, CRT is a Certified Respiratory Therapist in ELKINS, Arkansas, listed in the federal CMS National Provider Identifier registry.

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What does the federal data show about CHRISTOPHER HALE, CRT?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/20/2014

NPI 1164847620

Primary specialty

Certified Respiratory Therapist

Niche

1,581 US NPIs in this specialty

Specialty distribution in Arkansas

How Certified Respiratory Therapist compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers

Arkansas providers

Certified Respiratory Therapist share within Arkansas

1. Certified Respiratory Therapist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Certified Respiratory Therapist share within Arkansas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Certified Respiratory Therapist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Certified Respiratory Therapist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Certified Respiratory Therapist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Certified Respiratory Therapist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

CHRISTOPHER HALE, CRT is a Certified Respiratory Therapist provider practicing in ELKINS, Arkansas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: CRT. NPI: 1164847620. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

CHRISTOPHER HALE, CRT appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Certified Respiratory Therapist provider holding CRT credentials at 247 W FIRST AVE, ELKINS, AR, 72727, with a listed phone of (479) 225-6883. NPI 1164847620 was issued on 02/20/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HALE most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D prescribing data is not currently published for this NPI, which typically means the provider either wrote fewer than 11 Part D claims in the most recent reporting year, does not participate in Medicare, or practices in a specialty that rarely prescribes outpatient drugs. Absence of prescribing data is not a quality signal — many Certified Respiratory Therapist providers operate outside Part D entirely.

Certified Respiratory Therapist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,581 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 426 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

247 W FIRST AVE
ELKINS, AR 72727

Provider Details

NPI 1164847620
Specialty Certified Respiratory Therapist
Credentials CRT
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/20/2014

Certified Respiratory Therapist Overview

How CHRISTOPHER HALE, CRT fits within the Certified Respiratory Therapist landscape nationally.

1,581
Certified Respiratory Therapist Providers in US
48
States with Certified Respiratory Therapist
426
Avg Claims per Provider

Nearby Certified Respiratory Therapist Providers in Arkansas

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arkansas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as HALE.

Compare Certified Respiratory Therapist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER HALE, CRT's specialty?
CHRISTOPHER HALE, CRT specializes in Certified Respiratory Therapist and practices in ELKINS, Arkansas. Credentials: CRT.
Where is CHRISTOPHER HALE, CRT located?
CHRISTOPHER HALE, CRT is located at 247 W FIRST AVE, ELKINS, AR, 72727. Phone: (479) 225-6883.
What is CHRISTOPHER HALE, CRT's NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER HALE, CRT's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164847620, issued on 02/20/2014.
How many Certified Respiratory Therapist providers are there in the US?
There are 1,581 Certified Respiratory Therapist providers across 48 states in the US. The average Certified Respiratory Therapist provider writes 426 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does CHRISTOPHER HALE, CRT accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER HALE, CRT appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER HALE, CRT's credentials?
CHRISTOPHER HALE, CRT's NPI is 1164847620 with credentials CRT. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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