BENJAMIN ASCARI CRNA
NPI 1013407576
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Pittsburgh, PA

Active since May 10, 2018Accepts Medicare Assignment
70.1/100
CMS Quality Rating
300 HALKET ST, UPMC EAST, PITTSBURGH, PA 15213(866) 696-2433 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 20, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 20, 2025, Jun 15, 2021, May 26, 2021 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2018).

About Benjamin Ascari Crna NPPES

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

BENJAMIN ASCARI CRNA (NPI 1013407576) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (121698) and active in the NPI registry since May 2018. He is affiliated with West Penn Hospital, maintains a secondary practice location in Pittsburgh, and is a graduate of Other (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1013407576
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameBENJAMIN ASCARICredential: CRNA
Location Address300 HALKET ST, UPMC EASTPittsburgh, PA 15213-3108
Mailing Address2754 Elba Ln, Upmc EastAllison Park, PA 15101-2608
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateMay 10, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 20, 20255 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 20, 2025
NPI 1013407576 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
Licenses Licensed in PA · 121698 Licensed in PA · RN678187
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.
300 HALKET ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 14800 Friendship AvePittsburgh, PA 15224-1722 · Phone (412) 578-5323 · Fax (412) 605-6425

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Benjamin Ascari Crna is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID7315298130
PECOS Enrollment IDI20180918002631

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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.
18 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

West Penn Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Pittsburgh, PA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390090
Location4800 Friendship AvenuePittsburgh, PA 15224 · Allegheny County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Pittsburgh, PA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number390114
Location300 Halket StreetPittsburgh, PA 15213 · Allegheny County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Indiana Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Indiana, PA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390173
Location835 Hospital RoadIndiana, PA 15701 · Indiana County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 15213 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$126.34 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $31.58 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.36 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $17.09 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

70.1/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality84.08
Promoting Interoperability87
Improvement Activities40
Cost27.09

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

Nurse Practitioner (Obstetrics & Gynecology)
300 HALKET ST, SUITE 0610
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Nurse Practitioner
300 HALKET ST
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal, Critical Care)
300 HALKET ST
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
300 HALKET ST
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
300 HALKET ST
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Obstetrics & Gynecology
300 HALKET ST, SUITE 5120
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Pharmacist
300 HALKET ST
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
300 HALKET ST
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213

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 Benjamin Ascari's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Ascari is 1013407576. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 10, 2018.

Where is Benjamin Ascari located?

Benjamin Ascari practices at 300 Halket St Upmc East, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. The listed phone number is (866) 696-2433.

What is Benjamin Ascari's specialty?

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

Is Benjamin Ascari enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjamin Ascari is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Benjamin Ascari accept?

Health plans from CareSource list Benjamin Ascari 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.

Is Benjamin Ascari affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Benjamin Ascari is affiliated with West Penn Hospital, Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health System and Indiana Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin Ascari was last updated on November 20, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 months 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.