CHARLENE ALTHEA BUCHANAN CRNA
NPI 1104877430
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Tampa, FL

Active since May 12, 2006Accepts Medicare Assignment
94.19/100
CMS Quality Rating
2 COLUMBIA DR, SUITE A327, TAMPA, FL 33606(813) 844-4396(813) 844-4972 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 9, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Charlene Althea Buchanan Crna NPPES

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

CHARLENE ALTHEA BUCHANAN CRNA (NPI 1104877430) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Tampa, Florida, licensed in Florida (1896672) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. She is affiliated with Hca Florida South Tampa Hospital, maintains a secondary practice location in Cheektowaga, and is a graduate of Other (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1104877430
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameCHARLENE ALTHEA BUCHANANCredential: CRNA
Location Address2 COLUMBIA DR, SUITE A327Tampa, FL 33606-3508
Mailing Address2 Columbia Dr, Suite A327Tampa, FL 33606-3508 · (813) 844-4396 · Fax (813) 844-4972
Fax(813) 844-4972
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateMay 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 9, 2026
NPPES CertifiedApril 9, 2026
NPI 1104877430 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 FL · 1896672 Licensed in KY · 5227A Licensed in NY · 795745-01
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 ListedRegistered NurseTaxonomy 163W00000X · License 28162578A (IN)
2 COLUMBIA DR, Tampa, FL 33606

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12568 Walden AveCheektowaga, NY 14225-4760 · Phone (716) 984-9924

Other Identifiers 8

OtherG3099ZFL · Medicare Gtba Reassign
Other223090AIN · Medicare Fgtba Reassign
Medicaid304720200FL
OtherG3099FL · Bcbs
Other300807000FL · Dol Acs (feca)
Other7861915FL · Aetna Gtba
Medicaid200808270IN
Other360880IN · Anthem/bcbs

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

Charlene Althea 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 ID7315999059
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050210000786, I20081230000058, I20210601000171

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.
17 services17 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.
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.

Hca Florida South Tampa Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Tampa, FL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number100206
Location2901 W Swann AveTampa, FL 33609 · Hillsborough County
Emergency services

Hca Florida Northside Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Saint Petersburg, FL
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number100238
Location6000 49th St NSaint Petersburg, FL 33709 · Pinellas County
Emergency services

Hca Florida South Shore Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Sun City Center, FL
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number100259
Location4016 Sun City Center BlvdSun City Center, FL 33573 · Hillsborough County
Emergency services

Deaconess Hospital Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Evansville, IN
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number150082
Location600 Mary StEvansville, IN 47710 · Vanderburgh County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33606 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
$130.04 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $32.51 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$70.04 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $17.51 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
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.

94.19/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality90.87
Improvement Activities40
Cost74.28

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.

Emergency Medicine
2 COLUMBIA DR, J402
TAMPA, FL 33606
Emergency Medicine
2 COLUMBIA DR
TAMPA, FL 33606
Anesthesiology
2 COLUMBIA DR, SUITE: A-327
TAMPA, FL 33606
Anesthesiology
2 COLUMBIA DR, SUITE A327
TAMPA, FL 33606
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
2 COLUMBIA DR, ROOM J402
TAMPA, FL 33606
Anesthesiology
2 COLUMBIA DR, SUITE: A-327
TAMPA, FL 33606
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2 COLUMBIA DR, SUITE A327
TAMPA, FL 33606
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2 COLUMBIA DR, SUITE A327
TAMPA, FL 33606

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 Charlene Buchanan's NPI number?

The NPI number for Charlene Buchanan is 1104877430. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 12, 2006.

Where is Charlene Buchanan located?

Charlene Buchanan practices at 2 Columbia Dr Suite A327, Tampa, FL 33606. The listed phone number is (813) 844-4396.

What is Charlene Buchanan's specialty?

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

Is Charlene Buchanan enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Charlene 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.

What insurance does Charlene Buchanan accept?

Health plans from CareSource and Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida list Charlene Buchanan 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 Charlene Buchanan affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Charlene Buchanan is affiliated with Hca Florida South Tampa Hospital, Hca Florida Northside Hospital, Hca Florida South Shore Hospital and Deaconess Hospital Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Charlene Buchanan was last updated on April 9, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.