KARA TSUGAWA
NPI 1154097848
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Nashville, TN

Q: What is Kara Tsugawa's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kara Tsugawa is 1154097848. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 21, 2021.

Q: What is Kara Tsugawa's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kara Tsugawa was last updated on April 16, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.

Active since August 21, 2021Accepts Medicare Assignment

3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, NASHVILLE, TN 37232(615) 322-5000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 16, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 16, 2026, Mar 29, 2023, Aug 21, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

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About Kara Tsugawa NPPES

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

KARA TSUGAWA (NPI 1154097848) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Nashville, Tennessee, licensed in California (NA95002615) and active in the NPI registry since August 2021. She is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center, maintains a secondary practice location in Nashville, and is a graduate of Other (2022).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1154097848

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy367500000X

Provider Legal NameKARA TSUGAWA

Location Address3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINICNashville, TN 37232-2210

Mailing Address3841 Green Hills Village Dr Ste 200Nashville, TN 37215-2691

Phone(615) 322-5000

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2022

Enumeration DateAugust 21, 2021

Last NPPES UpdateApril 16, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedApril 16, 2026

✔ NPI 1154097848 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

Licenses✔ Licensed in CA · NA95002615✔ Licensed in TN · 33318

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.

3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, Nashville, TN 37232

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11406 Straightway AveNashville, TN 37206-2210 · Phone (408) 644-6660

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Cigna Healthcare, Oscar Insurance Company.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

Kara Tsugawa 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 ID1658746490

PECOS Enrollment IDI20230410002723

Medicare Billing Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Kara Tsugawa reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

0.1 mi

Internal Medicine

1301 22ND AVE S
Nashville, TN 37232

Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
4,711 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1104202761 (615) 936-2000

Eye Center Of Nashville Uap, LLC

0.7 mi

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

310 25TH AVE N, SUITE 105
Nashville, TN 37203

Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
42 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1538567375 (615) 329-9023

Integrated Anesthesia Services, Plc

33 mi

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

704 HIGHWAY 70 E
Dickson, TN 37055

Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
58 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1194736108 (615) 620-2320

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 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.

29 services29 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.

21 services21 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Nashville, TN

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number440039

Location1211 Medical Center DriveNashville, TN 37232 · Davidson County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37232 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

$121.80 typical visit price

range $52.64 – $160.89

Typical copayment $30.45 (range $13.16 – $40.22)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$66.01 typical visit price

range $16.72 – $131.41

Typical copayment $16.50 (range $4.18 – $32.85)

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. ENGLISH FLACK MD

Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)