NICOLE BUCHANAN CRNA
NPI 1073936373
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Pittsfield, MA

Active since January 23, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
725 NORTH ST, PITTSFIELD, MA 01201(413) 447-2442 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 23, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Nicole Buchanan Crna NPPES

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

NICOLE BUCHANAN CRNA (NPI 1073936373) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, licensed in South Dakota (CR000827) and active in the NPI registry since January 2014. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Berkshire Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1073936373
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameNICOLE BUCHANANCredential: CRNA
Location Address725 NORTH STPittsfield, MA 01201-4109
Mailing Address725 North StPittsfield, MA 01201-4109 · (413) 447-2442
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateJanuary 23, 2014
✔ NPI 1073936373 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 SD · CR000827
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.
725 NORTH ST, Pittsfield, MA 01201

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

Nicole Buchanan 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 ID9739303090
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140609000151
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

2

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

General Acute Care Hospital
725 NORTH ST
Pittsfield, MA 01201
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 394 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Access
71 HOSPITAL AVE
North Adams, MA 01247
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1437839669 (Massachusetts)
  • 153 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 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 procedure on anus and rectum 00902
Anesthesia for procedures on the anus and rectum ensures comfort during medical procedures. It involves the administration of medication to numb the area or induce sleep, so you don't feel pain or discomfort. This helps doctors perform necessary procedures smoothly and effectively.
18 services18 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.
13 services13 patients
Anesthesia for exam of uterus using an endoscope 00952
Anesthesia for this procedure ensures comfort while a small camera is used to inspect the interior of the womb. It helps to eliminate any potential discomfort, allowing the doctor to carry out the examination thoroughly and accurately.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Berkshire Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Pittsfield, MA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number220046
Location725 North StreetPittsfield, MA 01201 · Berkshire County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 01201 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
$134.47 typical visit price
range $58.86 – $177.36
Typical copayment $33.61 (range $14.71 – $44.34)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$73.22 typical visit price
range $19.11 – $144.84
Typical copayment $18.30 (range $4.77 – $36.21)
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.

Internal Medicine
725 NORTH ST
PITTSFIELD, MA 01201
Emergency Medicine
725 NORTH ST
PITTSFIELD, MA 01201
Emergency Medicine
725 NORTH ST
PITTSFIELD, MA 01201
Emergency Medicine
725 NORTH ST, BERKSHIRE MEDICAL CENTER EMERGENCY DEPT
PITTSFIELD, MA 01201
Dentist
725 NORTH ST, DEPARTMENT OF DENTISTRY
PITTSFIELD, MA 01201
Anesthesiology
725 NORTH ST, BERKSHIRE MEDICAL CENTER
PITTSFIELD, MA 01201
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
725 NORTH ST, PULMONARY MEDICINE
PITTSFIELD, MA 01201
Anesthesiology
725 NORTH ST
PITTSFIELD, MA 01201

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 Nicole Buchanan's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicole Buchanan is 1073936373. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 23, 2014.

Where is Nicole Buchanan located?

Nicole Buchanan practices at 725 North St, Pittsfield, MA 01201. The listed phone number is (413) 447-2442.

What is Nicole Buchanan's specialty?

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

Is Nicole Buchanan enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nicole Buchanan 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 Nicole Buchanan's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Nicole Buchanan reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Berkshire Medical Center, Inc (Pittsfield, MA) and North Adams Regional Hospital Corporation (North Adams, MA). 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 Nicole Buchanan's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Nicole Buchanan affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Nicole Buchanan is affiliated with Berkshire Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nicole Buchanan was last updated on January 23, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.