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BLAIR ASHLEY POWERS CRNA
NPI 1003109539
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Asheville, NC

Active since May 17, 2011
53.58/100
CMS Quality Rating
76 PEACHTREE RD STE 300, ASHEVILLE, NC 28803(828) 274-3477(828) 274-7407 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 18, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 18, 2017, Aug 24, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Blair Ashley Powers Crna NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

BLAIR ASHLEY POWERS CRNA (NPI 1003109539) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Asheville, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (087397) and active in the NPI registry since May 2011.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1003109539
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameBLAIR ASHLEY POWERSCredential: CRNA
Location Address76 PEACHTREE RD STE 300Asheville, NC 28803-3505
Mailing Address76 Peachtree Rd, Ste 300Asheville, NC 28803-3505 · (828) 274-3477 · Fax (828) 274-7407
Phone(828) 274-3477
Fax(828) 274-7407
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 17, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateApril 18, 20172 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1003109539 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 087397
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
Also ListedRegistered NurseTaxonomy 163W00000X · License 199242 (NC)
76 PEACHTREE RD STE 300, Asheville, NC 28803
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Other Identifiers 2

Other177H1NC · Bcbsnc
Medicare UPINQ36588ANC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cigna Healthcare, Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Blair Ashley Powers Crna is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Blair Powers reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Allcare Clinical Associates PA
4.8 mi
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
34 GRANBY ST
Asheville, NC 28801
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 33 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1437286291 (866) 631-7890
Providence Anesthesiology Associates, P.A.
93 mi
Anesthesiology
3735 GLENLAKE DR STE 250
Charlotte, NC 28208
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Providence Anesthesiology Associates PA
  • 483 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1396739884 (704) 749-5800

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
136 services130 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand 01810
Anesthesia for procedures on the forearm, wrist, and hand involves administering medication to block sensation in these areas. This helps ensure comfort and painlessness during surgeries or treatments involving nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue in these regions.
42 services42 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on forearm, wrist, or hand bones 01830
Anesthesia for procedures on forearm, wrist, or hand bones involves administering medications to block sensation in the specific area. It ensures you don't feel pain during the procedure. It can be local (numbing a small area) or regional (numbing a larger part of the body).
14 services14 patients

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

53.58/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality45.39
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 6

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

GUY CAVALIERE MD
Anesthesiology
76 PEACHTREE RD STE 300
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Buncombe County (828) 398-0465
KENNETH RAYNOR ELLINGTON MD
Anesthesiology
76 PEACHTREE RD STE 300
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Buncombe County (828) 398-5244
ANNIE BRIDGES MEYERS CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
76 PEACHTREE RD STE 300
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Buncombe County (828) 274-3477
RACHEL SHAUGHNESSY CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
76 PEACHTREE RD STE 300
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Buncombe County (828) 398-5244
MRS. MICHELLE YEARTY MILLER CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
76 PEACHTREE RD STE 300
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Buncombe County (828) 210-9386
CHRISTINA TROST
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
76 PEACHTREE RD STE 300
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Buncombe County (282) 774-5174

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Blair Powers's NPI number?

The NPI number for Blair Powers is 1003109539. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 17, 2011.

Where is Blair Powers located?

Blair Powers practices at 76 Peachtree Rd Ste 300, Asheville, NC 28803. The listed phone number is (828) 274-3477.

What is Blair Powers's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Blair Powers enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Blair Powers is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Blair Powers's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Blair Powers reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Allcare Clinical Associates PA (Asheville, NC) and Providence Anesthesiology Associates, P.A. (Charlotte, NC). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Blair Powers's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Blair Powers accept?

Health plans from Cigna Healthcare and Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc list Blair Powers as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Blair Powers was last updated on April 18, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.