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JENNIFER MELLOWS CRNA
NPI 1275963126
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Clarion, IA

Active since November 13, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
55.63/100
CMS Quality Rating
1316 S MAIN ST, CLARION, IA 50525(844) 474-4321 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 7, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 7, 2026, Mar 3, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Jennifer Mellows Crna NPPES

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

JENNIFER MELLOWS CRNA (NPI 1275963126) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Clarion, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (D142619) and active in the NPI registry since November 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion, and maintains a secondary practice location in Belmond.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275963126
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameJENNIFER MELLOWSCredential: CRNA
Location Address1316 S MAIN STClarion, IA 50525-2019
Mailing Address1316 S Main StClarion, IA 50525-2019 · (844) 474-4321
Phone(844) 474-4321
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateNovember 13, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 7, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 7, 2026
✔ NPI 1275963126 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 IA · D142619
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 99544 (CT)
1316 S MAIN ST, Clarion, IA 50525
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Jennifer Shelton Crna

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1403 1st St SEBelmond, IA 50421-1201 · Phone (844) 474-4321

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Medica, Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc..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

Jennifer Mellows 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 ID8426289430
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160308000794
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 Jennifer Mellows reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Iowa Specialty Hospital- Clarion
Same address
Critical Access
1316 S MAIN ST
Clarion, IA 50525
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1821045451 (Iowa)
  • 166 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1396760153 (515) 532-2811
Belmond Community Hospital
10 mi
Critical Access
403 1ST ST SE
Belmond, IA 50421
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1821122623 (Iowa)
  • 192 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1932142726 (641) 444-3500
Medical Center Anesthesiologists, P.C.
78 mi
Anesthesiology
1225 JORDAN CREEK PKWY STE 180
West Des Moines, IA 50266
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 83 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1073552428 (515) 283-0463

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 3

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 extensive surgery on spine 00670
Anesthesia for extensive spine surgery involves medication to block pain and make you unconscious during the procedure. It ensures comfort and prevents movement. Two types may be used: general (you sleep) or regional (numbs a large area). The choice depends on the surgery specifics and your health.
18 services18 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.
11 services11 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.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion

Critical Access Hospitals · Clarion, IA
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number161302
Location1316 South Main StreetClarion, IA 50525 · Wright County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 50525 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
$122.23 typical visit price
range $52.96 – $161.40
Typical copayment $30.55 (range $13.24 – $40.35)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.36 typical visit price
range $16.91 – $131.98
Typical copayment $16.59 (range $4.22 – $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.

55.63/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality59.37
Improvement Activities40
Cost26.57

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.

DR. JESSICA LYNN ROOKER D- NP
Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
1316 S MAIN ST
CLARION, IA 50525
Wright County (515) 532-2811
MIRIAM LANDON OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
1316 S MAIN ST
CLARION, IA 50525
Wright County (515) 532-9265
DR. PHILLIP J GREENFIELD DPM
Podiatrist (Foot & Ankle Surgery)
1316 S MAIN ST
CLARION, IA 50525
Wright County (515) 532-2811
IOWA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL- CLARION
General Acute Care Hospital (Critical Access)
1316 S MAIN ST
CLARION, IA 50525
Wright County (515) 532-2811
DR. KELSEY MCOLLOUGH MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1316 S MAIN ST
CLARION, IA 50525
Wright County (515) 532-9287
JAN YI TASSINARI
Registered Nurse (Medical-Surgical)
1316 S MAIN ST
CLARION, IA 50525
Wright County (515) 532-9200
BENJAMIN BECKER P.A.
Physician Assistant (Medical)
1316 S MAIN ST
CLARION, IA 50525
Wright County (515) 532-2811
MS. MCKENZIE VAN HEERDEN RD
Dietitian, Registered
1316 S MAIN ST
CLARION, IA 50525
Wright County (515) 532-2811

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 Jennifer Mellows's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jennifer Mellows is 1275963126. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 13, 2013. The provider is also known as Jennifer Shelton Crna.

Where is Jennifer Mellows located?

Jennifer Mellows practices at 1316 S Main St, Clarion, IA 50525. The listed phone number is (844) 474-4321.

What is Jennifer Mellows's specialty?

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

Is Jennifer Mellows enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jennifer Mellows 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 Jennifer Mellows's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Jennifer Mellows reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Iowa Specialty Hospital- Clarion (Clarion, IA), Belmond Community Hospital (Belmond, IA) and Medical Center Anesthesiologists, P.C. (West Des Moines, IA). 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 Jennifer Mellows's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Jennifer Mellows accept?

Health plans from Medica and Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc. list Jennifer Mellows 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 Jennifer Mellows affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Jennifer Mellows is affiliated with Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jennifer Mellows was last updated on October 7, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 39 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.