SARA ELIZABETH MESSENGER CRNA
NPI 1285949032
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Asheville, NC

Q: What is Sara Messenger's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sara Messenger is 1285949032. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 17, 2010.

Q: What is Sara Messenger's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sara Messenger was last updated on December 24, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.

Active since August 17, 2010Accepts Medicare Assignment

76 PEACHTREE ROAD, SUITE 300, ASHEVILLE, NC 28803(828) 274-3477(828) 274-7407 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 24, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 24, 2024, Oct 28, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

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About Sara Elizabeth Messenger Crna NPPES

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

SARA ELIZABETH MESSENGER CRNA (NPI 1285949032) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Asheville, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (1789) and active in the NPI registry since August 2010. She is affiliated with Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center and is a graduate of Other (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285949032

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy367500000X

Provider Legal NameSARA ELIZABETH MESSENGERCredential: CRNA

Location Address76 PEACHTREE ROAD, SUITE 300Asheville, NC 28803-3505

Mailing Address76 Peachtree Road, Suite 300Asheville, NC 28803-3505 · (828) 274-3477 · Fax (828) 274-7407

Phone(828) 274-3477

Fax(828) 274-7407

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2010

Enumeration DateAugust 17, 2010

Last NPPES UpdateDecember 24, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedDecember 24, 2024

✔ NPI 1285949032 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

Licenses✔ Licensed in NC · 1789✔ Licensed in NC · 085601

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 202513 (NC)

76 PEACHTREE ROAD, Asheville, NC 28803

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid8053891NC

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

Sara Elizabeth Messenger 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 ID7810011475

PECOS Enrollment IDI20100902001016

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 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.

41 services41 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Winston-Salem, NC

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number340014

Location3333 Silas Creek ParkwayWinston-Salem, NC 27103 · Forsyth County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28803 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

$125.01 typical visit price

range $54.12 – $165.09

Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$67.72 typical visit price

range $17.21 – $134.61

Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)

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. TIMOTHY WHALEN CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

76 PEACHTREE ROAD, SUITE 300
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803

Buncombe County (828) 254-1969

TAMARA ANN MATEJKA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

76 PEACHTREE ROAD, SUITE 300
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803

Buncombe County (828) 274-3477

MISTY M. DEASON CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

76 PEACHTREE ROAD, SUITE 300
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803

Buncombe County (828) 274-3477

RYAN BAKER CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

76 PEACHTREE ROAD, SUITE 300
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803

Buncombe County (828) 274-3477

KATRINA LYNN YOUNGBLOOD CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

76 PEACHTREE ROAD, SUITE 300
ASHEVLLE, NC 28803

Buncombe County (828) 274-3477

PAUL J HARRIS MD

Anesthesiology

76 PEACHTREE ROAD, SUITE 300
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803

Buncombe County (828) 274-3477

DR. KEITH A HOUSMAN MD

Anesthesiology

76 PEACHTREE ROAD, SUITE 300
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803

Buncombe County (828) 274-3477

DR. JAMES R COX II MD

Anesthesiology

76 PEACHTREE ROAD, SUITE 300
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803

Buncombe County (828) 274-3477

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 Sara Messenger's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sara Messenger is 1285949032. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 17, 2010.

Where is Sara Messenger located?

Sara Messenger practices at 76 Peachtree Road Suite 300, Asheville, NC 28803. The listed phone number is (828) 274-3477.

What is Sara Messenger's specialty?

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

Is Sara Messenger enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sara Messenger 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.

Is Sara Messenger affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Sara Messenger is affiliated with Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sara Messenger was last updated on December 24, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.