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MRS. KENSHASA LOVIE COTTON CRNA
NPI 1053565358
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Charleston, SC

Active since November 13, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
95.01/100
CMS Quality Rating
109 BEE ST, CHARLESTON, SC 29401(843) 214-0349 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 23, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 23, 2026, Jul 22, 2026 (2 updates tracked since 2026).

About Mrs. Kenshasa Lovie Cotton Crna NPPES

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

MRS. KENSHASA LOVIE COTTON CRNA (NPI 1053565358) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Charleston, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (3807) and active in the NPI registry since November 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Prisma Health Richland Hospital, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1053565358
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameMRS. KENSHASA LOVIE COTTONCredential: CRNA
Location Address109 BEE STCharleston, SC 29401-5703
Mailing Address109 Bee StCharleston, SC 29401-5703 · (843) 214-0349
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateNovember 13, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 23, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 23, 2026
✔ NPI 1053565358 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 SC · 3807
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.
109 BEE ST, Charleston, SC 29401

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Ms. Kenshasa Elliott

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 12095 Henry Tecklenburg DrCharleston, SC 29414-5733 · Phone (843) 402-1436 · Fax (843) 402-1833
Location 27 Independence Pt Ste 300Greenville, SC 29615-4569 · Phone (864) 522-3700 · Fax (864) 522-3705

Accepted 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

Mrs. Kenshasa Lovie Cotton 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 ID4688838097
PECOS Enrollment IDI20180905003371, I20251002000488
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging– Durable Medical Equipment– Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

10

Medicare enrollment records show Kenshasa Cotton reassigns Medicare billing to 10 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anesthesiology
2000 HOSPITAL DR
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 38 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
9263 MEDICAL PLAZA DR., STE E
Charleston, SC 29406
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 154 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
506 NORTH ST
Bamberg, SC 29003
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 2,389 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
1330 TAYLOR ST
Columbia, SC 29201
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 3,281 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
206 2ND ST E
Bradenton, FL 34208
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 157 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
11650 OLIO RD STE 1000-389
Fishers, IN 46037
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 25 clinicians in this Medicare group
Pain Medicine
1006 S 6TH ST
Marshall, IL 62441
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 216 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
611 W PARK ST
Urbana, IL 61801
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Carle Health Care Incorporated
  • 2,516 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
5363 COMMERCE BLVD
Crown Point, IN 46307
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois and Indiana enrollments
  • 15 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
6742 N FROSTWOOD PKWY
Peoria, IL 61615
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Associated Anesthesiologists Sc
  • 337 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 4

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 other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
21 services21 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
21 services21 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.
19 services19 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Prisma Health Richland Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbia, SC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420018
Location5 Medical ParkColumbia, SC 29203 · Richland County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbia, SC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420026
Location2435 Forest DriveColumbia, SC 29204 · Richland County
Emergency services

Trident Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Charleston, SC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number420079
Location9330 Medical Plaza DrCharleston, SC 29406 · Charleston County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

East Cooper Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Mount Pleasant, SC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number420089
Location2000 Hospital DrMount Pleasant, SC 29464 · Charleston County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29401 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
$124.04 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $31.01 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $16.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
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.

95.01/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality80.02
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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 (Family)
109 BEE ST
CHARLESTON, SC 29401
Dietitian, Registered
109 BEE ST
CHARLESTON, SC 29401
Pharmacist
109 BEE ST
CHARLESTON, SC 29401
Counselor (Pastoral)
109 BEE ST
CHARLESTON, SC 29401
Social Worker
109 BEE ST
CHARLESTON, SC 29401
Social Worker (Clinical)
109 BEE ST
CHARLESTON, SC 29401
Social Worker
109 BEE ST
CHARLESTON, SC 29401
Social Worker
109 BEE ST, RM E215
CHARLESTON, SC 29401

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 Kenshasa Cotton's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kenshasa Cotton is 1053565358. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 13, 2008. The provider is also known as Ms. Kenshasa Elliott.

Where is Kenshasa Cotton located?

Kenshasa Cotton practices at 109 Bee St, Charleston, SC 29401. The listed phone number is (843) 214-0349.

What is Kenshasa Cotton's specialty?

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

Is Kenshasa Cotton enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kenshasa Cotton 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 Kenshasa Cotton's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kenshasa Cotton reassigns Medicare benefits to 10 organizations: Carolina Wren Anesthesia Services, LLC (Mount Pleasant, SC), Trident Anesthesia Group, LLC (Charleston, SC), Musc Community Physicians (Bamberg, SC), Prisma Health University Medical Group (Columbia, SC), Anesthesia Dynamics LLC (Bradenton, FL) and 5 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Kenshasa Cotton's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kenshasa Cotton accept?

Health plans from CareSource list Kenshasa Cotton 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 Kenshasa Cotton affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kenshasa Cotton is affiliated with Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown, Trident Medical Center and East Cooper Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kenshasa Cotton was last updated on September 23, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 39 days 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.