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MR. JAMES CARL ATHA JR. CRNA
NPI 1073940482
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Dalhart, TX

Active since September 30, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3030 CANYON TRAIL RD, DALHART, TX 79022(806) 282-8999 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 8, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Mr. James Carl Atha Jr. Crna NPPES

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

MR. JAMES CARL ATHA JR. CRNA (NPI 1073940482) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Dalhart, Texas, licensed in Texas (AP124431) and active in the NPI registry since September 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Bsa Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1073940482
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameMR. JAMES CARL ATHA JR.Credential: CRNA
Location Address3030 CANYON TRAIL RDDalhart, TX 79022-7621
Mailing Address3030 Canyon Trail RdDalhart, TX 79022-7621 · (806) 282-8999
Phone(806) 282-8999
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateSeptember 30, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 8, 2021
NPPES CertifiedNovember 8, 2021
✔ NPI 1073940482 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
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · AP124431✔ Licensed in TX · 754112
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 ListedPain Medicine · Interventional Pain MedicineTaxonomy 208VP0014X · License AP124431 (TX)
3030 CANYON TRAIL RD, Dalhart, TX 79022
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Cigna Healthcare and more.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

Mr. James Carl Atha Jr. 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 ID5799914719
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140214000405
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

6

Medicare enrollment records show James Atha reassigns Medicare billing to 6 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Dallam-Hartley Counties Hospital District
1.2 mi
Critical Access
1411 DENVER AVE
Dalhart, TX 79022
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1639176456 (Texas)
  • 57 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1245353747 (806) 244-4571
Moore County Hospital District
34 mi
Rural Health
110 S BLISS AVE
Dumas, TX 79029
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 92 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1336537661 (806) 935-1900
Texas Anesthesia Partners, PLLC
374 mi
Anesthesiology
1403 DARTMOUTH DR
Southlake, TX 76092
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 447 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1144673468 (817) 917-9582
Patriot Anesthesia
387 mi
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
700 HIGHLANDER BLVD STE 415
Arlington, TX 76015
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 23 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1720589310 (817) 516-8811
Mcon Anesthesia, PLLC
396 mi
Anesthesiology
3625 N HALL ST STE 800
Dallas, TX 75219
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 77 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1699630509 (469) 501-1164
U. S. Anesthesia Partners Of Texas, P.A.,
594 mi
Anesthesiology
1500 CITYWEST BLVD, SUITE 300
Houston, TX 77042
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: U S Anesthesia Partners Of Texas, PA
  • 3,804 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1548208564 (877) 361-1809

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 9

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 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.
32 services32 patients
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch 64450
This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic agent or steroid into a specific nerve or its branch. The goal is to relieve pain by reducing inflammation and numbing the area. It is commonly used for chronic pain management. The process is safe and usually quick.
21 services21 patients
Anesthesia for access to central vein 00532
Anesthesia for access to a central vein is a medical procedure where a numbing medication is used to minimize discomfort during the insertion of a long, thin tube into a large vein. This tube can be used to deliver medications, fluids, or to collect blood samples.
20 services20 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back 00300
Anesthesia for procedures on skin, muscles, or nerves of the head, neck, and upper back involves using medication to numb the area or make you unconscious during the procedure. This ensures you don't feel pain or discomfort. It's safe and monitored by professionals.
18 services18 patients
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into upper arm and shoulder nerve (axillary nerve) 64417
This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into the nerves of your upper arm and shoulder. It helps reduce pain and inflammation. You may experience temporary numbness or weakness in the area post-procedure.
17 services17 patients
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 76942
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement is a technique where sound waves create images that help accurately position the needle during procedures. This method ensures precision, minimizes discomfort, and increases safety.
17 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Bsa Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Amarillo, TX
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450231
Location1600 Wallace BlvdAmarillo, TX 79106 · Potter County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Quail Creek Surgical Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Amarillo, TX
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450875
Location6819 Plum CreekAmarillo, TX 79124 · Potter County
Emergency services

Coon Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Dalhart, TX
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number451331
Location1411 Denver AvenueDalhart, TX 79022 · Dallam County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 79022 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.55 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

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 James Atha's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Atha is 1073940482. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 30, 2013.

Where is James Atha located?

James Atha practices at 3030 Canyon Trail Rd, Dalhart, TX 79022. The listed phone number is (806) 282-8999.

What is James Atha's specialty?

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

Is James Atha enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Atha 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 James Atha's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Atha reassigns Medicare benefits to 6 organizations: Dallam-Hartley Counties Hospital District (Dalhart, TX), Moore County Hospital District (Dumas, TX), Texas Anesthesia Partners, PLLC (Southlake, TX), Patriot Anesthesia (Arlington, TX), Mcon Anesthesia, PLLC (Dallas, TX) and 1 more organization, 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 James Atha's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does James Atha accept?

Health plans from Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Cigna Healthcare, Molina Healthcare and UnitedHealthcare list James Atha 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 James Atha affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Atha is affiliated with Bsa Hospital, Quail Creek Surgical Hospital and Coon Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Atha was last updated on November 8, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.