JOSEPH E HEMMEN JR. CRNA
NPI 1225450646
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Pulaski, TN

Active since January 21, 2014Accepts Medicare Assignment
84.44/100
CMS Quality Rating
1265 E COLLEGE ST, PULASKI, TN 38478(615) 620-2320(615) 620-2323 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 21, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Joseph E Hemmen Jr. Crna NPPES

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

JOSEPH E HEMMEN JR. CRNA (NPI 1225450646) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Pulaski, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (18278) and active in the NPI registry since January 2014. He is affiliated with Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Pulaski and is a graduate of Other (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225450646
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameJOSEPH E HEMMEN JR.Credential: CRNA
Location Address1265 E COLLEGE STPulaski, TN 38478-4541
Mailing AddressPo Box 440401Nashville, TN 37244-0401 · (615) 620-2320 · Fax (615) 620-2323
Fax(615) 620-2323
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateJanuary 21, 2014
✔ NPI 1225450646 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 TN · 18278
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.
1265 E COLLEGE ST, Pulaski, TN 38478

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

Joseph E Hemmen Jr. 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 ID941432629
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140411000235

Medicare Billing Reassignments

6

Medicare enrollment records show Joseph Hemmen reassigns Medicare billing to 6 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1265 E COLLEGE ST
Pulaski, TN 38478
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 12 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
1224 TROTWOOD AVE
Columbia, TN 38401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 55 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
725 SOUTH JAMES CAMPBELL BLVD
Columbia, TN 38401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 14 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
935 WAYNE RD
Savannah, TN 38372
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 10 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
3340 PLAYERS CLUB PKWY STE 350
Memphis, TN 38125
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 104 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
2221 LAKESIDE BLVD STE 600
Richardson, TX 75082
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 166 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 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.
109 services94 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.
28 services28 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.
19 services19 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.
19 services19 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.
16 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Pulaski

Acute Care Hospitals · Pulaski, TN
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number440020
Location1265 E College StPulaski, TN 38478 · Giles County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Hardin Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Savannah, TN
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number440109
Location935 Wayne RoadSavannah, TN 38372 · Hardin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 38478 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
$121.80 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $30.45 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.01 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $16.50 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
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.

84.44/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality88.33
Improvement Activities40
Cost69.53

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.

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1265 E COLLEGE ST, RICHARD F. STULTS, MD
PULASKI, TN 38478
Psychiatric Unit
1265 E COLLEGE ST
PULASKI, TN 38478
Emergency Medicine
1265 E COLLEGE ST
PULASKI, TN 38478
Physical Therapist
1265 E COLLEGE ST
PULASKI, TN 38478
Surgery
1265 E COLLEGE ST, SUITE 9
PULASKI, TN 38478
Emergency Medicine
1265 E COLLEGE ST
PULASKI, TN 38478
Surgery
1265 E COLLEGE ST, SUITE 9
PULASKI, TN 38478
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1265 E COLLEGE ST
PULASKI, TN 38478

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 Joseph Hemmen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Hemmen is 1225450646. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 21, 2014.

Where is Joseph Hemmen located?

Joseph Hemmen practices at 1265 E College St, Pulaski, TN 38478. The listed phone number is (615) 620-2320.

What is Joseph Hemmen's specialty?

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

Is Joseph Hemmen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Hemmen 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 Joseph Hemmen's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joseph Hemmen reassigns Medicare benefits to 6 organizations: Pulaski Anesthesia Services LLC (Pulaski, TN), Columbia Anesthesia Services LLC (Columbia, TN), Anesthesia Associates Of Columbia Tn LLC (Columbia, TN), Savannah Anesthesia Services LLC (Savannah, TN), Lifelinc Anesthesia, PLLC (Memphis, TN) and 1 more organization, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Joseph Hemmen's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Joseph Hemmen accept?

Health plans from Cigna Healthcare list Joseph Hemmen 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 Joseph Hemmen affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joseph Hemmen is affiliated with Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Pulaski and Hardin Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Hemmen was last updated on January 21, 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.