FARA E SIMONS CRNA
NPI 1164414348
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Wichita, KS

Active since August 16, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
550 N HILLSIDE ST, WICHITA, KS 67214(316) 962-3030 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 15, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Fara E Simons Crna NPPES

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

FARA E SIMONS CRNA (NPI 1164414348) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Wichita, Kansas, licensed in Kansas (55410) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1164414348
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameFARA E SIMONSCredential: CRNA
Location Address550 N HILLSIDE STWichita, KS 67214-4910
Mailing Address8080 E Central Ave, Suite 250Wichita, KS 67206-2361 · (316) 686-7327 · Fax (316) 686-1557
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateAugust 16, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateApril 15, 2013
✔ NPI 1164414348 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 KS · 55410
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.
550 N HILLSIDE ST, Wichita, KS 67214

Other Identifiers 2

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified145105KS
Medicaid200302760AKS

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

Fara E Simons 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 ID5395794887
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050122000015
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

3

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

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
6100 EAST CENTRAL, STE 5
Wichita, KS 67212
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kansas enrollment
  • 5 clinicians in this Medicare group
Pain Medicine
3333 N WEBB RD
Wichita, KS 67226
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kansas enrollment
  • 103 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1124 W 21ST ST STE 100
Andover, KS 67002
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kansas enrollment
  • 44 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 8

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.
562 services463 patients
Anesthesia for extensive surgery on spine 00670
Anesthesia for extensive spine surgery involves medication to block pain and make you unconscious during the procedure. It ensures comfort and prevents movement. Two types may be used: general (you sleep) or regional (numbs a large area). The choice depends on the surgery specifics and your health.
41 services41 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on eye 00140
Anesthesia for an eye procedure involves administering medication to numb your eye and surrounding area, ensuring you feel no pain during the operation. It can be local (only the eye area) or general (whole body). It's safe and helps make the procedure comfortable.
24 services24 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on eye for corneal transplant 00144
Anesthesia for a corneal transplant numbs your eye to prevent discomfort during the procedure. It can be local (only affecting the eye area) or general (you're asleep). The choice depends on your overall health and the surgeon's recommendation. It's safe and monitored by a specialist.
22 services22 patients
Anesthesia for nerve modulation procedure spinal cord or repair of bone of spine of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance 01942
Anesthesia for nerve modulation or spine repair involves numbing the lower back area. This is done to ensure you don't feel pain during the procedure. The doctor uses imaging technology to accurately place the anesthetic. This makes the procedure safer and more effective.
18 services18 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on eyelid 00103
Anesthesia for an eyelid procedure helps ensure comfort and painlessness during the operation. It's typically a local anesthetic, applied to numb your eyelid and surrounding area. You'll likely be awake but won't feel any discomfort. It's a safe, routine part of many eye procedures.
16 services16 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 67214 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
$122.41 typical visit price
range $53.00 – $161.67
Typical copayment $30.60 (range $13.25 – $40.41)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.40 typical visit price
range $16.88 – $132.11
Typical copayment $16.60 (range $4.22 – $33.02)
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.

Hospitalist
550 N HILLSIDE ST
WICHITA, KS 67214
Physician Assistant
550 N HILLSIDE ST
WICHITA, KS 67214
Physician Assistant
550 N HILLSIDE ST
WICHITA, KS 67214
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
550 N HILLSIDE ST
WICHITA, KS 67214
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
550 N HILLSIDE ST
WICHITA, KS 67214
Physician Assistant
550 N HILLSIDE ST
WICHITA, KS 67214
Physician Assistant
550 N HILLSIDE ST
WICHITA, KS 67214
Registered Nurse (Neonatal Intensive Care)
550 N HILLSIDE ST
WICHITA, KS 67214

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 Fara Simons's NPI number?

The NPI number for Fara Simons is 1164414348. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 16, 2005.

Where is Fara Simons located?

Fara Simons practices at 550 N Hillside St, Wichita, KS 67214. The listed phone number is (316) 962-3030.

What is Fara Simons's specialty?

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

Is Fara Simons enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Fara Simons 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 Fara Simons's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Fara Simons reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Ophthalmic Anesthesia Team PA (Wichita, KS), Kansas Spine Anesthesia Corporation PA (Wichita, KS) and Kansas Anesthesia Providers, LLC (Andover, KS). 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 Fara Simons's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Fara Simons accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc. list Fara Simons 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Fara Simons was last updated on April 15, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.