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NICHOLAS ALLEN DUFRENE CRNA
NPI 1134412364
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Amarillo, TX

Active since May 20, 2011Accepts Medicare Assignment
93.5/100
CMS Quality Rating
600 S TYLER ST STE 2100, AMARILLO, TX 79101(972) 715-5000(972) 715-9976 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 23, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 23, 2020, Feb 8, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Nicholas Allen Dufrene Crna NPPES

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

NICHOLAS ALLEN DUFRENE CRNA (NPI 1134412364) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Amarillo, Texas, licensed in Texas (AP120749) and active in the NPI registry since May 2011. He is affiliated with Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital and is a graduate of Other (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1134412364
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameNICHOLAS ALLEN DUFRENECredential: CRNA
Location Address600 S TYLER ST STE 2100Amarillo, TX 79101-2304
Mailing AddressPo Box 840853Dallas, TX 75284-0853 · (972) 715-5000 · Fax (972) 715-9976
Phone(972) 715-5000
Fax(972) 715-9976
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateMay 20, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateApril 23, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 23, 2020
✔ NPI 1134412364 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 TX · AP120749
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.
600 S TYLER ST STE 2100, Amarillo, TX 79101
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Other Identifiers 4

Other8631UBTX · Blue Cross Blue Shield
OtherP00962840TX · Rr Medicare
Medicaid281454301TX
Medicaid281454302TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Molina Healthcare.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

Nicholas Allen Dufrene 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 ID2769660760
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110622000155

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6

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.
24 services23 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.
16 services16 patients
Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy 01922
Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep during the procedure. It's used to ensure comfort, minimize movement, and reduce anxiety. The type of anesthesia used depends on the procedure and patient's health.
16 services16 patients
Anesthesia for injection, drainage or aspiration procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance 01938
This procedure involves using anesthesia to numb your lower back for certain procedures like injections, drainage, or aspiration on your spine or spinal cord. Imaging guidance is used to accurately locate the area to be treated, ensuring precision and safety.
12 services12 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 00790
Anesthesia for an upper abdomen procedure involves using medications to help you feel no pain during the operation. It can be general, where you're unconscious, or regional, where just the abdomen area is numbed. It ensures comfort and stillness, aiding a successful procedure.
11 services11 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.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · The Woodlands, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number670122
Location17201 Interstate 45 SouthThe Woodlands, TX 77385 · Montgomery County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 79101 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.

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.

93.5/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality97.15
Improvement Activities40
Cost83.57

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 17

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. EDMUND MARTIN BAGINGITO MD
Anesthesiology
600 S TYLER ST STE 2100
AMARILLO, TX 79101
Potter County (972) 715-5000
DR. ADAM J HENBY DC
Chiropractor
600 S TYLER ST STE 2100
AMARILLO, TX 79101
Potter County (800) 404-6050
DR. JEFFRY CRAIG HARPER M.D.
Anesthesiology
600 S TYLER ST STE 2100
AMARILLO, TX 79101
Potter County (972) 715-5000
THOMAS CARPER
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
600 S TYLER ST STE 2100
AMARILLO, TX 79101
Potter County (972) 715-5000
NICOLE R SPEER CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
600 S TYLER ST STE 2100
AMARILLO, TX 79101
Potter County (972) 715-5000
THERAPEUTIC HANDS OF TX LLC
Massage Therapist
600 S TYLER ST STE 2100
AMARILLO, TX 79101
Potter County (806) 810-6689
DR. KATHLEEN T. BAJAJ DO
Anesthesiology
600 S TYLER ST STE 2100
AMARILLO, TX 79101
Potter County (972) 715-5000
LEONARD J. BAYS MD
Anesthesiology
600 S TYLER ST STE 2100
AMARILLO, TX 79101
Potter County (972) 715-5000

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 Nicholas Dufrene's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicholas Dufrene is 1134412364. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 20, 2011.

Where is Nicholas Dufrene located?

Nicholas Dufrene practices at 600 S Tyler St Ste 2100, Amarillo, TX 79101. The listed phone number is (972) 715-5000.

What is Nicholas Dufrene's specialty?

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

Is Nicholas Dufrene enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nicholas Dufrene 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 Nicholas Dufrene accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Molina Healthcare list Nicholas Dufrene 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 Nicholas Dufrene affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Nicholas Dufrene is affiliated with Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nicholas Dufrene was last updated on April 23, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.