VIRGINIA ROSE KEARSE CRNA
NPI 1225098379
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Columbia, SC

Active since March 24, 2006Accepts Medicare Assignment
76.84/100
CMS Quality Rating
2435 FOREST DRIVE, COLUMBIA, SC 29204(803) 454-2613(803) 765-1732 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 22, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Virginia Rose Kearse Crna NPPES

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

VIRGINIA ROSE KEARSE CRNA (NPI 1225098379) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Columbia, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (565) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. She is affiliated with Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown and is a graduate of Other (1985).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225098379
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameVIRGINIA ROSE KEARSECredential: CRNA
Location Address2435 FOREST DRIVEColumbia, SC 29204
Mailing AddressPo Box 1467Columbia, SC 29202 · (803) 454-2613 · Fax (803) 765-1732
Fax(803) 765-1732
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1985
Enumeration DateMarch 24, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 22, 2018
NPI 1225098379 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 SC · 565
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.
2435 FOREST DRIVE, Columbia, SC 29204

Other Identifiers 1

MedicaidAN0057SC

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Virginia Rose Kearse 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 ID8426223181
PECOS Enrollment IDI20111207000418

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 x-ray on artery of brain, heart, or chest 01926
Anesthesia is given before an x-ray of the brain, heart, or chest artery to ensure comfort and stillness. It helps to eliminate discomfort or pain during the procedure. It's administered by a trained professional, ensuring a safe and smooth procedure.
29 services29 patients
Anesthesia for insertion of permanent heart pacemaker 00530
Anesthesia for a permanent heart pacemaker insertion helps to ensure comfort and calmness during the procedure. It's typically a local anesthetic, numbing the area where the pacemaker is inserted. Sedation may also be given to help you relax. You'll be awake, but may not remember the procedure.
28 services28 patients
Anesthesia for insertion or replace of pacing heart defibrillator 00534
Anesthesia for the insertion or replacement of a pacing heart defibrillator is a pain management process. It makes you comfortable during the procedure. It can be local, making you numb in a specific area, or general, where you're asleep and feel no pain.
16 services16 patients
Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity 00537
Anesthesia for a procedure to assess heart electrical activity helps ensure comfort and relaxation. It involves administering medication that either numbs a specific area or makes you sleep temporarily. This allows doctors to safely examine your heart's electrical signals without causing discomfort.
16 services16 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on heart and large blood vessels 00560
Anesthesia for heart and large blood vessel procedures involves using medications to block sensation, ensuring you don't feel pain during surgery. It can be general (you're asleep) or regional (part of your body is numbed). It helps ensure comfort and safety throughout the operation.
15 services15 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on heart and large blood vessels using heart-lung machine (1 year or older) 00562
This procedure involves administering anesthesia to ensure comfort and safety during heart or large blood vessel operations. A heart-lung machine is used to take over the heart's function, allowing the surgeon to work on a still heart. Suitable for individuals aged 1 year and older.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbia, SC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420026
Location2435 Forest DriveColumbia, SC 29204 · Richland County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29204 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
$124.04 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $31.01 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $16.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
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.

76.84/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality71.08
Promoting Interoperability99
Improvement Activities40
Cost52.57

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 14

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Emergency Medicine
2435 FOREST DRIVE
COLUMBIA, SC 29204
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2435 FOREST DRIVE
COLUMBIA, SC 29204
Anesthesiology
2435 FOREST DRIVE
COLUMBIA, SC 29204
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2435 FOREST DRIVE
COLUMBIA, SC 29204
Emergency Medicine
2435 FOREST DRIVE
COLUMBIA, SC 29204
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2435 FOREST DRIVE
COLUMBIA, SC 29204
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2435 FOREST DRIVE
COLUMBIA, SC 29204
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2435 FOREST DRIVE
COLUMBIA, SC 29204

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 Virginia Kearse's NPI number?

The NPI number for Virginia Kearse is 1225098379. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 24, 2006.

Where is Virginia Kearse located?

Virginia Kearse practices at 2435 Forest Drive, Columbia, SC 29204. The listed phone number is (803) 454-2613.

What is Virginia Kearse's specialty?

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

Is Virginia Kearse enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Virginia Kearse 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.

Is Virginia Kearse affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Virginia Kearse is affiliated with Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Virginia Kearse was last updated on June 22, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.