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BRIAN THOMAS BRISTER CRNA
NPI 1033445622
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Huntsville, AL

Active since November 02, 2009Accepts Medicare Assignment
101 SIVLEY RD SW, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801(256) 265-8120(245) 265-2186 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 9, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Brian Thomas Brister Crna NPPES

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

BRIAN THOMAS BRISTER CRNA (NPI 1033445622) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Huntsville, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (1-095759) and active in the NPI registry since November 2009. He is a graduate of Other (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1033445622
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameBRIAN THOMAS BRISTERCredential: CRNA
Location Address101 SIVLEY RD SWHuntsville, AL 35801-4470
Mailing Address101 Sivley Rd SwHuntsville, AL 35801-4470 · (256) 265-8120 · Fax (245) 265-2186
Phone(256) 265-8120
Fax(245) 265-2186
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateNovember 2, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 9, 2025
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 9, 2025
✔ NPI 1033445622 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
License✔ Licensed in AL · 1-095759
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.
101 SIVLEY RD SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Brian Thomas Brister 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 ID8123162658
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100222000097

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

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

Comprehensive Anesthesia Services PC
Same address
Anesthesiology
101 SIVLEY RD SW
Huntsville, AL 35801
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 93 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1194704742 (256) 265-1000
Huntsville Hospital Anesthesia
0.4 mi
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
245 GOVERNORS DRIVE SE
Huntsville, AL 35801
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 220 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1851321079 (256) 265-8120

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 nerve block and injection procedure, prone position 01992
Anesthesia for nerve block and injection is a procedure to numb specific areas, reducing pain. You'll be positioned face-down (prone) for optimal access to the treatment area. The anesthetic is injected near the nerve, blocking pain signals to the brain.
107 services99 patients
Anesthesia for closed procedure on pubic bone or pelvic joint 01160
Anesthesia for a closed procedure on the pubic bone or pelvic joint involves using medication to block pain during the procedure. This can be either general anesthesia, where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia, where only a specific area of your body is numbed. It ensures a comfortable, pain-free experience during the procedure.
43 services41 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra 00910
Anesthesia for a procedure on the urinary system through the urethra involves using medicine to numb sensation in the area. This is done to ensure you feel no pain or discomfort during the procedure. The medicine can be given locally, regionally, or generally, depending on the specifics of your procedure.
16 services16 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35801 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
$122.31 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $30.57 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.08 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $16.52 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
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.

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.

DR. STEVEN CLAY OSBORNE JR. M.D.
Anesthesiology
101 SIVLEY RD SW
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801
Madison County (256) 539-9471
DR. MICHAEL FREDERICK DONZE JR. D.O.
Hospitalist
101 SIVLEY RD SW
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801
Madison County (256) 801-6047
HOWARD MASON ROBERTSON JR. M.D.
Anesthesiology
101 SIVLEY RD SW
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801
Madison County (256) 265-1000
MELISSA PIROFSKY RICKETTS CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
101 SIVLEY RD SW
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801
Madison County (256) 265-3360
CASEY ZOLLO
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
101 SIVLEY RD SW
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801
Madison County (256) 265-1000
JEREMY WHALEY
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
101 SIVLEY RD SW
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801
Madison County (256) 265-1000
MIRIAM MARIE KNIGHT CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
101 SIVLEY RD SW
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801
Madison County (256) 265-1000
MRS. JULIE D MCCOY CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
101 SIVLEY RD SW
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801
Madison County (256) 265-1000

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 Brian Brister's NPI number?

The NPI number for Brian Brister is 1033445622. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 2, 2009.

Where is Brian Brister located?

Brian Brister practices at 101 Sivley Rd SW, Huntsville, AL 35801. The listed phone number is (256) 265-8120.

What is Brian Brister's specialty?

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

Is Brian Brister enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Brian Brister 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Brian Brister's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Brian Brister reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Comprehensive Anesthesia Services PC (Huntsville, AL) and Huntsville Hospital Anesthesia (Huntsville, AL). 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 Brian Brister's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Brian Brister accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list Brian Brister 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 Brian Brister was last updated on January 9, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 21 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.