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CATHERINE O'BRIEN CRNA
NPI 1235521758
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Springfield, MA

Active since February 20, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
908 ALLEN ST, SPRINGFIELD, MA 01118(781) 407-7713(781) 407-0998 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 14, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Catherine O'brien Crna NPPES

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

CATHERINE O'BRIEN CRNA (NPI 1235521758) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Springfield, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (217699) and active in the NPI registry since February 2015. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Holyoke Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Massachusetts Medical School (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1235521758
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameCATHERINE O'BRIENCredential: CRNA
Location Address908 ALLEN STSpringfield, MA 01118-2533
Mailing Address908 Allen StSpringfield, MA 01118-2533 · (781) 407-7713 · Fax (781) 407-0998
Fax(781) 407-0998
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Massachusetts Medical SchoolGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateFebruary 20, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 14, 2026
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 14, 2026
✔ NPI 1235521758 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
Licenses✔ Licensed in MA · 217699✔ Licensed in CT · 16521
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.
908 ALLEN ST, Springfield, MA 01118

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

Catherine O'brien 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 ID5193043016
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150406000244
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 Catherine O'brien reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anesthesiology
908 ALLEN ST
Springfield, MA 01118
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 144 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
50 WASON AVE FL 2
Springfield, MA 01107
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 30 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Acute Care Hospital
575 BEECH ST
Holyoke, MA 01040
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 51 clinicians in this Medicare group
Urgent Care
78 SUTTON AVE
Oxford, MA 01540
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 2,902 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
300 GROVE ST
Worcester, MA 01605
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 57 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 2

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.
33 services33 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.
21 services21 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Holyoke Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Holyoke, MA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220024
Location575 Beech StreetHolyoke, MA 01040 · Hampden County
Emergency services

Baystate Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Springfield, MA
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220077
Location759 Chestnut StreetSpringfield, MA 01199 · Hampden County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Umass Memorial Medical Center/University Campus

Acute Care Hospitals · Worcester, MA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220163
Location55 Lake Avenue NorthWorcester, MA 01655 · Worcester County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 01118 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.

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.

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
908 ALLEN ST
SPRINGFIELD, MA 01118
Anesthesiology
908 ALLEN ST
SPRINGFIELD, MA 01118
Anesthesiology (Pain Medicine)
908 ALLEN ST
SPRINGFIELD, MA 01118
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
908 ALLEN ST
SPRINGFIELD, MA 01118
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
908 ALLEN ST
SPRINGFIELD, MA 01118
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
908 ALLEN ST
SPRINGFIELD, MA 01118
Anesthesiology
908 ALLEN ST
SPRINGFIELD, MA 01118
Anesthesiology
908 ALLEN ST, SPRINGFIELD ANESTHESIA SERVICE
SPRINGFIELD, MA 01118

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 Catherine O'brien's NPI number?

The NPI number for Catherine O'brien is 1235521758. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 20, 2015.

Where is Catherine O'brien located?

Catherine O'brien practices at 908 Allen St, Springfield, MA 01118. The listed phone number is (781) 407-7713.

What is Catherine O'brien's specialty?

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

Is Catherine O'brien enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Catherine O'brien 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 Catherine O'brien's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Catherine O'brien reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Springfield Anesthesia Service, Inc. (Springfield, MA), Pulse Anesthesia Consultants PC (Springfield, MA), Holyoke Medical Center, Inc. (Holyoke, MA), Umass Memorial Medical Group, Inc. (Oxford, MA) and Tri Anesthesia LLC (Worcester, 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 Catherine O'brien's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Catherine O'brien accept?

Health plans from Taro Health list Catherine O'brien 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 Catherine O'brien affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Catherine O'brien is affiliated with Holyoke Medical Center, Baystate Medical Center and Umass Memorial Medical Center/University Campus.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Catherine O'brien was last updated on September 14, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 44 days 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.