NATHAN C DEFEE CRNA
NPI 1154954873
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Wichita Falls, TX

Active since February 20, 2020Accepts Medicare Assignment
1600 11TH ST, WICHITA FALLS, TX 76301(940) 764-6700 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 17, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Nathan C Defee Crna NPPES

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

NATHAN C DEFEE CRNA (NPI 1154954873) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Wichita Falls, Texas, licensed in Texas (1008846) and active in the NPI registry since February 2020. He is affiliated with United Regional Health Care System and is a graduate of Other (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1154954873
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameNATHAN C DEFEECredential: CRNA
Location Address1600 11TH STWichita Falls, TX 76301-4300
Mailing AddressPo Box 650823Dallas, TX 75265-0823 · (940) 764-6700
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateFebruary 20, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 17, 2025
NPPES CertifiedOctober 17, 2025
✔ NPI 1154954873 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 · 1008846
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.
1600 11TH ST, Wichita Falls, TX 76301

Accepted 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

Nathan C Defee 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 ID1951730787
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200818001471

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Nathan Defee reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Anesthesiology
1600 11TH ST
Wichita Falls, TX 76301
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 75 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 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 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.
14 services14 patients
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.
13 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.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

United Regional Health Care System

Acute Care Hospitals · Wichita Falls, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450010
Location1600 11th StreetWichita Falls, TX 76301 · Wichita County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 76301 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.

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
1600 11TH ST
WICHITA FALLS, TX 76301
General Acute Care Hospital
1600 11TH ST
WICHITA FALLS, TX 76301
Emergency Medicine
1600 11TH ST
WICHITA FALLS, TX 76301
Anesthesiology
1600 11TH ST
WICHITA FALLS, TX 76301
Pharmacist
1600 11TH ST
WICHITA FALLS, TX 76301
Emergency Medicine
1600 11TH ST, EMERGENCY DEPT
WICHITA FALLS, TX 76301
Registered Nurse
1600 11TH ST
WICHITA FALLS, TX 76301
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1600 11TH ST
WICHITA FALLS, TX 76301

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 Nathan Defee's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nathan Defee is 1154954873. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 20, 2020.

Where is Nathan Defee located?

Nathan Defee practices at 1600 11th St, Wichita Falls, TX 76301. The listed phone number is (940) 764-6700.

What is Nathan Defee's specialty?

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

Is Nathan Defee enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nathan Defee 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 organization bills Medicare for Nathan Defee's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Nathan Defee reassigns Medicare benefits to Wichita Falls Anesthesia PLLC (Wichita Falls, TX). The 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 Nathan Defee's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Nathan Defee accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Nathan Defee 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 Nathan Defee affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Nathan Defee is affiliated with United Regional Health Care System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nathan Defee was last updated on October 17, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.