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JAMES B LUNSFORD CRNA
NPI 1285648592
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Cynthiana, KY

Active since July 29, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1210 KY HWY 36E, CYNTHIANA, KY 41031(606) 439-6600 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 27, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 27, 2024, Oct 26, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About James B Lunsford Crna NPPES

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

JAMES B LUNSFORD CRNA (NPI 1285648592) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Cynthiana, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (1112A) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Harrison Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1987).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285648592
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameJAMES B LUNSFORDCredential: CRNA
Location Address1210 KY HWY 36ECynthiana, KY 41031-7498
Mailing Address425 Lewis Hargett CirLexington, KY 40503-3590 · (859) 268-1030 · Fax (859) 269-4120
Phone(606) 439-6600
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1987
Enumeration DateJuly 29, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 27, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 27, 2024
✔ NPI 1285648592 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 KY · 1112A
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.
1210 KY HWY 36E, Cynthiana, KY 41031
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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

James B Lunsford 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 ID2567437304
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040826000633
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show James Lunsford reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Community Anesthesia Of The Bluegrass, PLLC
12 mi
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1210 KY HIGHWAY 36 E
Cynthiana, KY 41031
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 18 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1477570216 (859) 235-3500
Commonwealth Anesthesia, Psc
40 mi
Anesthesiology
150 N EAGLE CREEK DR
Lexington, KY 40509
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 462 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1437196300 (859) 967-5000

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

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 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.
18 services18 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Harrison Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Cynthiana, KY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number180079
Location1210 Ky Hwy 36 ECynthiana, KY 41031 · Harrison County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 41031 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
$122.77 typical visit price
range $52.76 – $162.27
Typical copayment $30.69 (range $13.19 – $40.56)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.24 typical visit price
range $16.53 – $131.99
Typical copayment $16.56 (range $4.13 – $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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

MRS. SAMHITHA MUNUGOTI MBBS, MD
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
1210 KY HWY 36E
CYNTHIANA, KY 41031
Harrison County (859) 234-2300
MR. JIMMY DOUGLAS BLANKENSHIP PHARMD, PHD
Pharmacist
1210 KY HWY 36E, ATTN: PHARMACY
CYNTHIANA, KY 41031
Harrison County (859) 234-2300
DOUGLAS CRUTCHER, PSC
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1210 KY HWY 36E
CYNTHIANA, KY 41031
Harrison County (859) 277-9436

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 James Lunsford's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Lunsford is 1285648592. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 29, 2006.

Where is James Lunsford located?

James Lunsford practices at 1210 Ky Hwy 36E, Cynthiana, KY 41031. The listed phone number is (606) 439-6600.

What is James Lunsford's specialty?

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

Is James Lunsford enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Lunsford 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 James Lunsford's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Lunsford reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Community Anesthesia Of The Bluegrass, PLLC (Cynthiana, KY) and Commonwealth Anesthesia, Psc (Lexington, KY). 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 James Lunsford's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is James Lunsford affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Lunsford is affiliated with Harrison Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Lunsford was last updated on June 27, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.