MRS. SARA ANN MCKECHNIE CRNA
NPI 1194055962
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Louisville, KY

Active since December 30, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
86.32/100
CMS Quality Rating
4000 KRESGE WAY, LOUISVILLE, KY 40207(502) 473-2132(502) 459-0923 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 5, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Mrs. Sara Ann Mckechnie Crna NPPES

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

MRS. SARA ANN MCKECHNIE CRNA (NPI 1194055962) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Louisville, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (3006365) and active in the NPI registry since December 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Norton Hospitals, Inc, and is a graduate of Other (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1194055962
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameMRS. SARA ANN MCKECHNIECredential: CRNA
Location Address4000 KRESGE WAYLouisville, KY 40207-4605
Mailing AddressPo Box 34748Louisville, KY 40232-4748 · (502) 473-2132 · Fax (502) 459-0923
Fax(502) 459-0923
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateDecember 30, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 5, 2014
✔ NPI 1194055962 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in KY · 3006365
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.
Also ListedRegistered NurseTaxonomy 163W00000X · License 1105516 (KY)
4000 KRESGE WAY, Louisville, KY 40207

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

Mrs. Sara Ann Mckechnie 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 ID9234265810
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100407000719
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 Sara Mckechnie 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
4965 US HIGHWAY 42
Louisville, KY 40222
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 45 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
9900 CORPORATE CAMPUS DR STE 3000
Louisville, KY 40223
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 36 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
1 AUDUBON PLAZA DR
Louisville, KY 40217
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 175 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 5

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.
18 services18 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.
17 services17 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.
14 services14 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.
14 services14 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 2

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

Norton Hospitals, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Louisville, KY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number180088
Location200 East Chestnut StreetLouisville, KY 40202 · Jefferson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Baptist Health Louisville

Acute Care Hospitals · Louisville, KY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number180130
Location4000 Kresge WayLouisville, KY 40207 · Jefferson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 40207 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
$122.77 typical visit price
range $52.76 – $162.27
Typical copayment $30.69 (range $13.19 – $40.56)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.24 typical visit price
range $16.53 – $131.99
Typical copayment $16.56 (range $4.13 – $32.99)
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.

86.32/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality83.91
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.

Physician Assistant
4000 KRESGE WAY
LOUISVILLE, KY 40207
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
4000 KRESGE WAY
LOUISVILLE, KY 40207
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
4000 KRESGE WAY
LOUISVILLE, KY 40207
Anesthesiology
4000 KRESGE WAY
LOUISVILLE, KY 40207
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
4000 KRESGE WAY, PATHOLOGY DEPT
LOUISVILLE, KY 40207
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
4000 KRESGE WAY
LOUISVILLE, KY 40207
Physician Assistant
4000 KRESGE WAY
LOUISVILLE, KY 40207
Internal Medicine
4000 KRESGE WAY, BAPTIST EAST WOUND CARE CENTER
LOUISVILLE, KY 40207

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 Sara Mckechnie's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sara Mckechnie is 1194055962. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 30, 2009.

Where is Sara Mckechnie located?

Sara Mckechnie practices at 4000 Kresge Way, Louisville, KY 40207. The listed phone number is (502) 473-2132.

What is Sara Mckechnie's specialty?

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

Is Sara Mckechnie enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sara Mckechnie 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 Sara Mckechnie's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Sara Mckechnie reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Radius Anesthesia Of Kentucky, PLLC (Louisville, KY), Kentucky Anesthesia Partners PLLC (Louisville, KY) and Anesthesiology Consultants Enterprises, PLLC (Louisville, KY). 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 Sara Mckechnie's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Sara Mckechnie affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Sara Mckechnie is affiliated with Norton Hospitals, Inc and Baptist Health Louisville.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sara Mckechnie was last updated on September 5, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.