CRAIG MICHAEL COMBS MD NPI 1003010828
Anesthesiology in Winston Salem, NC
About CRAIG COMBS
Craig Combs is a provider established in Winston Salem, North Carolina and his medical specialization is anesthesiology with more than 18 years of experience. He graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport in 2004. The NPI number of Craig Combs is 1003010828 and was assigned on June 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207L00000X with license number 2010-00366 (NC). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 11 years ago.
An anesthesiologist like Craig Michael Combs Md manages the care of surgical patients and pain relief through drug administration that reduces or eliminates pain during an operation, medical procedure or during labor and delivery of babies. During surgical procedures anesthesiologists are responsible for adjusting the amount of anesthetic, monitoring the patient's heart rate, body temperature, blood pressure and breathing.
Craig Combs is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer healthcare services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices
Craig Combs is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts Medicare's approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge Medicare beneficiaries more than Medicare's approved amount for their services. Medicare beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service. According to Medicare claims data he has hospital affiliations with University Of Tn Medical Center.
| NPI | 1003010828 |
| Provider Name | CRAIG MICHAEL COMBS MD |
| Provider Location Address | MEDICAL CENTER BLVD WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157 |
| Provider Mailing Address | PO BOX 344 WINSTON SALEM, NC 27102 |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Entity Type | Individual |
| Medical School Name | LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE IN SHREVEPORT |
| Graduation Year | 2004 |
| Is Sole Proprietor? | Yes |
| Is Organization Subpart? | N/A |
| Enumeration Date | 06-14-2007 |
| Last Update Date | 04-19-2010 |
Primary Taxonomy
| Taxonomy Code | 207L00000X |
| Classification | Anesthesiology |
| Type | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians |
| License No. | 2010-00366 |
| License State | NC |
| Taxonomy Description | An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery. |
Business Address
CRAIG MICHAEL COMBS MD
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
WINSTON SALEM, NC
ZIP 27157
Phone: (336) 716-2255
Mailing Address
CRAIG MICHAEL COMBS MD
PO BOX 344
WINSTON SALEM, NC
ZIP 27102
Phone: (336) 716-2255
Medicare Participation
Clinician Utilization
The following Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes were publicly reported as the top services rendered by this provider under the Medicare program for the year 2017. The reported codes are based on the top 5 codes for each available Medicare specialty, excluding evaluation and management codes.
- 52Insertion of arterial catheter for blood sampling or infusion, accessed through the skin (HCPCS:36620)
- 12Insertion of central venous catheter for infusion, patient 5 years or older (HCPCS:36556)
Hospital Affiliations
Medicare hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the Medicare claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. Craig Combs is affiliated with the following medical facilities:
| Hospital Name | Address | Phone | Hospital Type | CMS Certification Number (CCN) | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF TN MEDICAL CENTER | 1924 ALCOA HIGHWAY KNOXVILLE, TN 37920 | (865) 544-9000 | Acute Care Hospitals | 440015 |
Other Providers at the same location
The following 20 providers are registered at the same or nearby location.
| NPI | Name / Type | Taxonomy | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1811990815 | MR. GARY LEE RAY MSN, CRNA Individual | Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered | MEDICAL CENTER BLVD WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157 (336) 713-2555 |
| 1548264310 | PETER A VALEN MD Individual | Internal Medicine (Rheumatology) | MEDICAL CENTER BLVD WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157 (336) 716-2255 |
| 1427044973 | CATHERINE MESSICK JONES MD Individual | Internal Medicine | MEDICAL CENTER BLVD WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157 (336) 716-2255 |
| 1689655375 | VERONICA JANE ABBOTT RN, MSN, FNP-C Individual | Nurse Practitioner (Family) | MEDICAL CENTER BLVD WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157 (336) 716-2255 |
| 1053393306 | MR. JAMES BOYD THOMAS CRNA Individual | Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered | MEDICAL CENTER BLVD WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157 (336) 716-6719 |
| 1962484212 | MARTHA SCHELL SOOTS CRNA Individual | Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered | MEDICAL CENTER BLVD WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157 (336) 716-3069 |
| 1659352961 | MS. LINDA MARIE SANGIULIANO CRNA Individual | Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered | MEDICAL CENTER BLVD WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157 (336) 716-6701 |
| 1376524686 | KAREN M HARP CRNA Individual | Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered | MEDICAL CENTER BLVD WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157 (336) 716-6719 |
| 1962483297 | MRS. ALISA LAWSON STARBUCK RN NNP Individual | Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal) | MEDICAL CENTER BLVD WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157 (336) 713-6498 |
| 1477535599 | RICHARD HENRY DEAN MD Individual | Surgery (Vascular Surgery) | MEDICAL CENTER BLVD WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157 (336) 716-2255 |
| 1366424483 | CHERYL B KIRKPATRICK CRNA Individual | Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered | MEDICAL CENTER BLVD WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157 (336) 716-6719 |
| 1386626349 | CAROLYN RUTH FERREE MD Individual | Radiology (Radiation Oncology) | MEDICAL CENTER BLVD WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157 (336) 716-2255 |
| 1538141585 | EDWARD GUS SHAW MD Individual | Radiology (Radiation Oncology) | MEDICAL CENTER BLVD WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157 (336) 716-2255 |
| 1356323307 | ARTHUR WILLIAM BLACKSTOCK JR. MD Individual | Radiology (Radiation Oncology) | MEDICAL CENTER BLVD WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157 (336) 716-2255 |
| 1447232400 | MARK CAUTHEN WILLINGHAM MD Individual | Pathology (Anatomic Pathology) | MEDICAL CENTER BLVD WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157 (336) 716-2255 |
| 1528040581 | BART ALAN FRIZZELL MD Individual | Radiology (Radiation Oncology) | MEDICAL CENTER BLVD WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157 (336) 716-2255 |
| 1396727996 | RAMON VELEZ MD Individual | Internal Medicine | MEDICAL CENTER BLVD WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157 (336) 716-2255 |
| 1154303519 | PETER RIBACK LICHSTEIN MD Individual | Internal Medicine | MEDICAL CENTER BLVD WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157 (336) 716-2255 |
| 1538141999 | DAVID PHILIP MILLER JR. MD Individual | Internal Medicine | MEDICAL CENTER BLVD WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157 (336) 716-2255 |
| 1497737894 | MRS. DONNA LEA MYERS CRNA Individual | Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered | MEDICAL CENTER BLVD WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157 (336) 713-2540 |
NPI Footnotes
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