EFRAN CANDELARIA CRNA
NPI 1184801458
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Worcester, MA

Active since January 29, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
97.02/100
CMS Quality Rating
55 LAKE AVE N, DEPARTMENT OF ANESTHESIOLOGY, WORCESTER, MA 01655(508) 334-3271(508) 856-5911 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 19, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

About Efran Candelaria Crna NPPES

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

EFRAN CANDELARIA CRNA (NPI 1184801458) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Worcester, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (RN256660) and active in the NPI registry since January 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Heywood Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1184801458
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameEFRAN CANDELARIACredential: CRNA
Location Address55 LAKE AVE N, DEPARTMENT OF ANESTHESIOLOGYWorcester, MA 01655-0002
Mailing AddressPo Box 415348Boston, MA 02241-5348
Fax(508) 856-5911
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateJanuary 29, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 19, 2020
NPPES CertifiedNovember 19, 2020
✔ NPI 1184801458 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 MA · RN256660
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.
55 LAKE AVE N, Worcester, MA 01655

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

Efran Candelaria 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 ID2860576527
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080220000232
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 Efran Candelaria reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anesthesiology
300 GROVE ST
Worcester, MA 01605
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 57 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hospitalist
242 GREEN ST
Gardner, MA 01440
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 344 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Access
2033 MAIN STREET
Athol, MA 01331
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 324 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
1 GENERAL STREET
Lawrence, MA 01842
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 231 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
135 LAKE ST
Middleton, MA 01949
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 98 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 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.
44 services44 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.
32 services32 patients
Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812
Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.
15 services15 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on anus and rectum 00902
Anesthesia for procedures on the anus and rectum ensures comfort during medical procedures. It involves the administration of medication to numb the area or induce sleep, so you don't feel pain or discomfort. This helps doctors perform necessary procedures smoothly and effectively.
15 services15 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra 00910
Anesthesia for a procedure on the urinary system through the urethra involves using medicine to numb sensation in the area. This is done to ensure you feel no pain or discomfort during the procedure. The medicine can be given locally, regionally, or generally, depending on the specifics of your procedure.
13 services13 patients
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.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Heywood Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Gardner, MA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220095
Location242 Green StreetGardner, MA 01440 · Worcester County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 01655 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
$134.47 typical visit price
range $58.86 – $177.36
Typical copayment $33.61 (range $14.71 – $44.34)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$73.22 typical visit price
range $19.11 – $144.84
Typical copayment $18.30 (range $4.77 – $36.21)
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.

97.02/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality78.09
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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
55 LAKE AVE N
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Nurse Practitioner
55 LAKE AVE N
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Nurse Practitioner
55 LAKE AVE N, DEPARTMENT OF RADIOLOGY
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
55 LAKE AVE N, DEPARTMENT OF ANESTHESIOLOGY
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Physician Assistant
55 LAKE AVE N
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Internal Medicine
55 LAKE AVE N
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
55 LAKE AVE N
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Anesthesiology
55 LAKE AVE N, ANESTHESIOLOGY
WORCESTER, MA 01655

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 Efran Candelaria's NPI number?

The NPI number for Efran Candelaria is 1184801458. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 29, 2008.

Where is Efran Candelaria located?

Efran Candelaria practices at 55 Lake Ave N Department Of Anesthesiology, Worcester, MA 01655. The listed phone number is (508) 334-3271.

What is Efran Candelaria's specialty?

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

Is Efran Candelaria enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Efran Candelaria 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 Efran Candelaria's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Efran Candelaria reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Tri Anesthesia LLC (Worcester, MA), Henry Heywood Memorial Hospital (Gardner, MA), Athol Memorial Hospital Incorporated (Athol, MA), Lawrence Anesthesia Services, LLC (Lawrence, MA) and Icon Anesthesia Services Of New England LLC (Middleton, MA). 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 Efran Candelaria's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Efran Candelaria accept?

Health plans from WellSense Health Plan list Efran Candelaria 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 Efran Candelaria affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Efran Candelaria is affiliated with Heywood Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Efran Candelaria was last updated on November 19, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.