KRISTEN DRENGA
NPI 1104365857
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Georgetown, SC

Active since February 14, 2017Accepts Medicare Assignment
84.44/100
CMS Quality Rating
606 BLACK RIVER RD, GEORGETOWN, SC 29440(843) 240-8047 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 3, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 3, 2023, Feb 14, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Kristen Drenga NPPES

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

KRISTEN DRENGA (NPI 1104365857) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Georgetown, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (213156) and active in the NPI registry since February 2017. She is affiliated with Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital and is a graduate of Other (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1104365857
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameKRISTEN DRENGA
Location Address606 BLACK RIVER RDGeorgetown, SC 29440-3304
Mailing Address606 Black River RdGeorgetown, SC 29440-3304
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateFebruary 14, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 3, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 3, 2023
NPI 1104365857 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 · 213156
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.

606 BLACK RIVER RD, Georgetown, SC 29440

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

Kristen Drenga 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 ID9032488630
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170712002886

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 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.
62 services61 patients
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.
37 services37 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.
31 services31 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Georgetown, SC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420020
Location606 Black River Rd Drawer 1718Georgetown, SC 29440 · Georgetown County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29440 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.

84.44/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality88.33
Improvement Activities40
Cost69.53

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 Anesthetist, Certified Registered
606 BLACK RIVER RD
GEORGETOWN, SC 29440
Dietitian, Registered
606 BLACK RIVER RD
GEORGETOWN, SC 29440
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
606 BLACK RIVER RD
GEORGETOWN, SC 29440
Clinic/Center (Sleep Disorder Diagnostic)
606 BLACK RIVER RD
GEORGETOWN, SC 29440
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
606 BLACK RIVER RD
GEORGETOWN, SC 29440
Emergency Medicine
606 BLACK RIVER RD
GEORGETOWN, SC 29440
Physician Assistant
606 BLACK RIVER RD
GEORGETOWN, SC 29440
Pharmacist
606 BLACK RIVER RD
GEORGETOWN, SC 29440

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 Kristen Drenga's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kristen Drenga is 1104365857. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 14, 2017.

Where is Kristen Drenga located?

Kristen Drenga practices at 606 Black River Rd, Georgetown, SC 29440. The listed phone number is (843) 240-8047.

What is Kristen Drenga's specialty?

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

Is Kristen Drenga enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kristen Drenga 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 Kristen Drenga accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care and Ambetter of North Carolina list Kristen Drenga 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 Kristen Drenga affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kristen Drenga is affiliated with Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kristen Drenga was last updated on October 3, 2023. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.