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KAREN LYNNE WHITWER CRNA
NPI 1114017159
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Flowood, MS

Active since October 13, 2006Accepts Medicare Assignment
2550 FLOWOOD DR, SUITE 400, FLOWOOD, MS 39232(601) 933-9521(601) 933-9525 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 15, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Karen Lynne Whitwer Crna NPPES

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

KAREN LYNNE WHITWER CRNA (NPI 1114017159) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Flowood, Mississippi, licensed in Alabama (1094276) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. She is affiliated with Mississippi Baptist Medical Center and is a graduate of Other (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1114017159
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameKAREN LYNNE WHITWERCredential: CRNA
Location Address2550 FLOWOOD DR, SUITE 400Flowood, MS 39232-9303
Mailing Address2550 Flowood Dr, Suite 400Flowood, MS 39232-9303 · (601) 933-9521
Phone(601) 933-9521
Fax(601) 933-9525
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateOctober 13, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 15, 2014
✔ NPI 1114017159 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 AL · 1094276
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.
2550 FLOWOOD DR, Flowood, MS 39232
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid009938848AL

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

Karen Lynne Whitwer 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 ID8325054380
PECOS Enrollment IDI20141205000101

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 lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
111 services105 patients
Anesthesia for retinal surgery 00145
Anesthesia for retinal surgery involves using medications to numb your eye and surrounding area. This prevents pain and discomfort during the procedure. You may also receive medication to help you relax. The anesthesia can be local (just your eye) or general (you're asleep).
94 services87 patients
Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402
Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Mississippi Baptist Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Jackson, MS
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number250102
Location1225 N State StJackson, MS 39202 · Hinds County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 39232 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
$120.41 typical visit price
range $51.65 – $159.18
Typical copayment $30.10 (range $12.91 – $39.79)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$64.96 typical visit price
range $16.15 – $129.61
Typical copayment $16.24 (range $4.03 – $32.40)
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.

DR. MERRILL D HARDY JR. M.D.
Anesthesiology
2550 FLOWOOD DR, SUITE 400
FLOWOOD, MS 39232
Rankin County (601) 933-9521
DR. CONSTANTINE P ZOUBOUKOS M.D.
Anesthesiology
2550 FLOWOOD DR, SUITE 400
FLOWOOD, MS 39232
Rankin County (601) 933-9521
MICHAEL G KANOSKY M.D.
Plastic Surgery (Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck)
2550 FLOWOOD DR, SUITE 200
FLOWOOD, MS 39232
Rankin County (601) 939-9999
KENNETH R BARRAZA M.D.
Plastic Surgery (Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck)
2550 FLOWOOD DR, SUITE 200
FLOWOOD, MS 39232
Rankin County (601) 939-9999
ASHLEY PAIGE BEAM CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2550 FLOWOOD DR, #400
FLOWOOD, MS 39232
Rankin County (601) 933-9521
MRS. LAURA GAIL VANOVERSCHELDE CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2550 FLOWOOD DR, SUITE 400
FLOWOOD, MS 39232
Rankin County (601) 933-9521
DR. LEE E HERRING M.D.
Anesthesiology
2550 FLOWOOD DR, SUITE 400
FLOWOOD, MS 39232
Rankin County (601) 933-9521
DR. STEPHEN R SNYPES M.D.
Anesthesiology
2550 FLOWOOD DR, SUITE 400
FLOWOOD, MS 39232
Rankin County (601) 933-9521

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 Karen Whitwer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Whitwer is 1114017159. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 13, 2006.

Where is Karen Whitwer located?

Karen Whitwer practices at 2550 Flowood Dr Suite 400, Flowood, MS 39232. The listed phone number is (601) 933-9521.

What is Karen Whitwer's specialty?

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

Is Karen Whitwer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karen Whitwer 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.

Is Karen Whitwer affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Karen Whitwer is affiliated with Mississippi Baptist Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karen Whitwer was last updated on October 15, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.