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DR. CLAUDE MERRILL ASHBY M.D.
NPI 1114925393
Anesthesiology in Kokomo, IN

Active since July 12, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1907 W SYCAMORE ST, KOKOMO, IN 46901(765) 456-5433 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 11, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 11, 2025, Jul 11, 2025, Sep 23, 2022 (3 updates tracked since 2022).

About Dr. Claude Merrill Ashby M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CLAUDE MERRILL ASHBY M.D. (NPI 1114925393) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Kokomo, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (01053836A) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ascension St Vincent Kokomo, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1114925393
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CLAUDE MERRILL ASHBYCredential: M.D.
Location Address1907 W SYCAMORE STKokomo, IN 46901-5148
Mailing Address1235 E Cherokee StSpringfield, MO 65804-2203 · (417) 820-6863
Phone(765) 456-5433
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1997
Enumeration DateJuly 12, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 11, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 11, 2025
✔ NPI 1114925393 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in IN · 01053836A✔ Licensed in IA · MD-55377✔ Licensed in MO · 2022034233
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
1907 W SYCAMORE ST, Kokomo, IN 46901
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 11235 E Cherokee StSpringfield, MO 65804-2203 · Phone (417) 820-6863
Location 22600 GREENBUSH STREETLAFAYETTE, IN 47904-2477 · Phone (765) 448-8000

Other Identifiers 6

Other000000609178IN · Anthem Provider Number
Other163855IN · Cshcs
Other163856IN · Cshcs
Medicaid200327300IN
Other163857IN · Cshcs
OtherP00277056IN · Railroad Medicare

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc..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

Dr. Claude Merrill Ashby M.d. 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 ID547206195
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050705000739, I20250717004367
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

5

Medicare enrollment records show Claude Ashby reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

St. Joseph Primary Care, LLC
0.1 mi
Family Medicine
1907 W SYCAMORE ST
Kokomo, IN 46901
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 19 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1982736377 (765) 456-5433
Iceland Anesthesia Management, LLC
96 mi
Anesthesiology
1606 N 7TH ST
Terre Haute, IN 47804
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 166 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1912578667 (833) 352-0096
Associated Anesthesiologists, S.C.
185 mi
Anesthesiology
6742 N FROSTWOOD PKWY
Peoria, IL 61615
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Associated Anesthesiologists Sc
  • 337 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1558306480 (309) 692-5393
Clinical Colleagues LLC
223 mi
Anesthesiology
695 N KELLOGG ST
Galesburg, IL 61401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 142 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1316399967 (800) 494-3964
Cep America - Anesthesia PC
397 mi
Anesthesiology
1111 6TH AVE
Des Moines, IA 50314
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 209 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1023809076 (515) 247-3121

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

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 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Ascension St Vincent Kokomo

Acute Care Hospitals · Kokomo, IN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number150010
Location1907 W Sycamore StKokomo, IN 46904 · Howard County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Des Moines, IA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number160083
Location1111 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50314 · Polk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

MELISSA ANNE COGDELL CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1907 W SYCAMORE ST
KOKOMO, IN 46901
Howard County (765) 456-5433
DR. DAVID FREDERICK STRUS PH.D.
Psychologist (Clinical)
1907 W SYCAMORE ST
KOKOMO, IN 46901
Howard County (765) 456-5900
NAUTILUS HEALTH CARE GROUP, LLC
Preventive Medicine (Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine)
1907 W SYCAMORE ST
KOKOMO, IN 46901
Howard County (765) 456-5433
DR. ERIC TUCHSCHERER M.D.
Family Medicine
1907 W SYCAMORE ST
KOKOMO, IN 46901
Howard County (765) 456-5433
SARAH ELIZABETH MILLER
Occupational Therapist
1907 W SYCAMORE ST
KOKOMO, IN 46901
Howard County (678) 402-2002
MRS. LISA D STULTS FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1907 W SYCAMORE ST
KOKOMO, IN 46901
Howard County (765) 456-5900
KEITH ENNIS MD
Family Medicine
1907 W SYCAMORE ST
KOKOMO, IN 46901
Howard County (765) 456-5433
ELIZABETH MARIE SINANIAN MD
Surgery
1907 W SYCAMORE ST
KOKOMO, IN 46901
Howard County (888) 492-6811

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 Claude Ashby's NPI number?

The NPI number for Claude Ashby is 1114925393. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 12, 2005.

Where is Claude Ashby located?

Claude Ashby practices at 1907 W Sycamore St, Kokomo, IN 46901. The listed phone number is (765) 456-5433.

What is Claude Ashby's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Claude Ashby enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Claude Ashby 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 Claude Ashby's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Claude Ashby reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: St. Joseph Primary Care, LLC (Kokomo, IN), Iceland Anesthesia Management, LLC (Terre Haute, IN), Associated Anesthesiologists, S.C. (Peoria, IL), Clinical Colleagues LLC (Galesburg, IL) and Cep America - Anesthesia PC (Des Moines, IA). 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 Claude Ashby's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Claude Ashby accept?

Health plans from Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc. list Claude Ashby 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 Claude Ashby affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Claude Ashby is affiliated with Ascension St Vincent Kokomo and Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Claude Ashby was last updated on December 11, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.