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NICOLAS CHRISTOPHER BLAIS CRNA
NPI 1255968012
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Kenner, LA

Active since March 23, 2020Accepts Medicare Assignment
200 W ESPLANADE AVE, KENNER, LA 70065(504) 464-8506 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 25, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 27, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 28, 2023, Sep 24, 2021, Feb 12, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2020).

About Nicolas Christopher Blais Crna NPPES

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

NICOLAS CHRISTOPHER BLAIS CRNA (NPI 1255968012) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Kenner, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (220306) and active in the NPI registry since March 2020. He is affiliated with Carolinas Medical Center/behav Health and is a graduate of Other (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255968012
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameNICOLAS CHRISTOPHER BLAISCredential: CRNA
Location Address200 W ESPLANADE AVEKenner, LA 70065-2489
Mailing Address1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121-2429 · (504) 842-4000
Phone(504) 464-8506
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateMarch 23, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 25, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 25, 2025
✔ NPI 1255968012 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 LA · 220306
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 ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
200 W ESPLANADE AVE, Kenner, LA 70065
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include HMO Louisiana, Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Nicolas Christopher Blais 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 ID3072910629
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250331000045

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.
13 services13 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand 01810
Anesthesia for procedures on the forearm, wrist, and hand involves administering medication to block sensation in these areas. This helps ensure comfort and painlessness during surgeries or treatments involving nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue in these regions.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Charlotte, NC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number340113
Location1000 Blythe BlvdCharlotte, NC 28203 · Mecklenburg County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70065 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
$128.88 typical visit price
range $55.50 – $170.30
Typical copayment $32.22 (range $13.87 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$69.44 typical visit price
range $17.42 – $138.03
Typical copayment $17.36 (range $4.35 – $34.50)
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.

MR. SEAN PATRICK BRADY DO
Anesthesiology
200 W ESPLANADE AVE
KENNER, LA 70065
Jefferson Parish (504) 842-3754
KYLER FISK PA-C
Hospitalist
200 W ESPLANADE AVE
KENNER, LA 70065
Jefferson Parish (504) 464-8506
MICHAEL W HARTMAN M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery (Sports Medicine)
200 W ESPLANADE AVE, SUITE 500
KENNER, LA 70065
Jefferson Parish (504) 412-1700
CLAUDIA PAGUADA GUEPET FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
200 W ESPLANADE AVE
KENNER, LA 70065
Jefferson Parish (504) 464-8588
CHRISTI ROBINSON BSN, RN, CMSRN
Registered Nurse (Diabetes Educator)
200 W ESPLANADE AVE
KENNER, LA 70065
Jefferson Parish (504) 464-8178
DR. JULIE CHE WANG M.D.
Urology
200 W ESPLANADE AVE
KENNER, LA 70065
Jefferson Parish (504) 464-8588
EMMA CAMILLE SISK MD/MPH
Obstetrics & Gynecology
200 W ESPLANADE AVE
KENNER, LA 70065
Jefferson Parish (504) 464-8500
DR. KELLY LANIER PAULK M.D.
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Pain Medicine)
200 W ESPLANADE AVE
KENNER, LA 70065
Jefferson Parish (504) 443-9500

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 Nicolas Blais's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicolas Blais is 1255968012. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 23, 2020.

Where is Nicolas Blais located?

Nicolas Blais practices at 200 W Esplanade Ave, Kenner, LA 70065. The listed phone number is (504) 464-8506.

What is Nicolas Blais's specialty?

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

Is Nicolas Blais enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nicolas Blais 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.

What insurance does Nicolas Blais accept?

Health plans from HMO Louisiana and Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc list Nicolas Blais 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 Nicolas Blais affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Nicolas Blais is affiliated with Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nicolas Blais was last updated on July 25, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 months 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.