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CHARLES A DARLING CRNA
NPI 1356340335
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Tacoma, WA

Active since July 20, 2005Accepts Medicare Assignment
9040 JACKSON AVE, TACOMA, WA 98431(253) 968-2252 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 31, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 31, 2026, Jan 5, 2026, Jun 16, 2025 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2019).

About Charles A Darling Crna NPPES

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

CHARLES A DARLING CRNA (NPI 1356340335) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Tacoma, Washington, licensed in Washington (AP 30006998) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. He is affiliated with Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital, maintains a secondary practice location in Olympia, and is a graduate of Other (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1356340335
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameCHARLES A DARLINGCredential: CRNA
Location Address9040 JACKSON AVETacoma, WA 98431-2420
Mailing Address18311 Driftwood Dr ELake Tapps, WA 98391-9473 · (253) 651-5870
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateJuly 20, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 31, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 31, 2026
✔ NPI 1356340335 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 WA · AP 30006998
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.
9040 JACKSON AVE, Tacoma, WA 98431

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1209 Lilly Rd NEOlympia, WA 98506-5030 · Phone (360) 413-8250

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

Charles A Darling 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 ID8628974052
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210303000652

Medicare Billing Reassignments

5

Medicare enrollment records show Charles Darling reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Ambulatory Surgical
2915 S ALDER ST
Tacoma, WA 98409
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Pacific Cataract And Laser Institute Inc PC
  • 74 clinicians in this Medicare group
Gastroenterology
209 LILLY ROAD NE
Olympia, WA 98506
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 59 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
400 E PIONEER STE 101
Puyallup, WA 98372
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 119 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
11800 NE 128TH ST, SUITE 100
Kirkland, WA 98034
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 61 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
6100 219TH ST SW STE 290
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Puyallup, WA
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number500079
Location401 15th Avenue SEPuyallup, WA 98372 · Pierce County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98431 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
$130.99 typical visit price
range $57.27 – $172.80
Typical copayment $32.74 (range $14.31 – $43.20)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$71.29 typical visit price
range $18.56 – $141.11
Typical copayment $17.82 (range $4.64 – $35.27)
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
9040 JACKSON AVE
TACOMA, WA 98431
Psychologist (Clinical)
9040 JACKSON AVE
TACOMA, WA 98431
Physical Therapist
9040 JACKSON AVE
TACOMA, WA 98431
Anesthesiology
9040 JACKSON AVE
TACOMA, WA 98431
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
9040 JACKSON AVE
TACOMA, WA 98431
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
9040 JACKSON AVE
TACOMA, WA 98431
General Practice
9040 JACKSON AVE
TACOMA, WA 98431
General Practice
9040 JACKSON AVE
TACOMA, WA 98431

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 Charles Darling's NPI number?

The NPI number for Charles Darling is 1356340335. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 20, 2005.

Where is Charles Darling located?

Charles Darling practices at 9040 Jackson Ave, Tacoma, WA 98431. The listed phone number is (253) 968-2252.

What is Charles Darling's specialty?

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

Is Charles Darling enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Charles Darling 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 Charles Darling's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Charles Darling reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Pacific Cataract And Laser Institute, Inc., P.C. (Tacoma, WA), Gastroenterology Associates Clinical Practice, PLLC (Olympia, WA), Rainier Anesthesia Associates PC (Puyallup, WA), Lake Washington Anesthesia PLLC (Kirkland, WA) and Cloud 9 Anesthesia, LLC (Mountlake Terrace, WA). 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 Charles Darling's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Charles Darling accept?

Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska list Charles Darling 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 Charles Darling affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Charles Darling is affiliated with Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Charles Darling was last updated on August 31, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 56 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.