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GINGER LESTER VALENTINE CRNA
NPI 1356389589
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Metairie, LA

Active since June 02, 2006
92.57/100
CMS Quality Rating
3510 N CAUSEWAY BLVD, METAIRIE, LA 70002(504) 779-5515 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

About Ginger Lester Valentine Crna NPPES

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

GINGER LESTER VALENTINE CRNA (NPI 1356389589) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Metairie, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (AP04920) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. She is affiliated with St Francis Medical Center and is a graduate of Other (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1356389589
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameGINGER LESTER VALENTINECredential: CRNA
Location Address3510 N CAUSEWAY BLVDMetairie, LA 70002-3531
Mailing Address744 W Michigan AveJackson, MI 49201-1909 · (800) 242-1131 · Fax (517) 787-4146
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateJune 2, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
NPI 1356389589 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
Licenses Licensed in LA · AP04920 Licensed in LA · RN103000
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.

3510 N CAUSEWAY BLVD, Metairie, LA 70002

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Ginger Lester Valentine 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 ID2264534437
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070220000180, I20230912002621, I20250521002524

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.
79 services75 patients
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.
19 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

St Francis Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Monroe, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190125
Location309 Jackson StreetMonroe, LA 71201 · Ouachita County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Mercy Hospital Joplin

Acute Care Hospitals · Joplin, MO
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number260001
Location100 Mercy WayJoplin, MO 64804 · Jasper County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Barnes-Jewish St Peters Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Saint Peters, MO
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number260191
Location10 Hospital DrSaint Peters, MO 63376 · St. Charles County
Emergency services

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.

92.57/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality85.03
Promoting Interoperability88
Improvement Activities40

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.

Anesthesiology
3510 N CAUSEWAY BLVD, SUITE 404
METAIRIE, LA 70002
Specialist
3510 N CAUSEWAY BLVD
METAIRIE, LA 70002
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
3510 N CAUSEWAY BLVD
METAIRIE, LA 70002
Anesthesiology
3510 N CAUSEWAY BLVD
METAIRIE, LA 70002
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
3510 N CAUSEWAY BLVD
METAIRIE, LA 70002
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
3510 N CAUSEWAY BLVD
METAIRIE, LA 70002
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
3510 N CAUSEWAY BLVD
METAIRIE, LA 70002
Anesthesiology
3510 N CAUSEWAY BLVD
METAIRIE, LA 70002

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 Ginger Valentine's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ginger Valentine is 1356389589. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 2, 2006.

Where is Ginger Valentine located?

Ginger Valentine practices at 3510 N Causeway Blvd, Metairie, LA 70002. The listed phone number is (504) 779-5515.

What is Ginger Valentine's specialty?

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

Is Ginger Valentine enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ginger Valentine 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 Ginger Valentine accept?

Health plans from Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, HMO Louisiana, Health Advantage, Octave and UnitedHealthcare list Ginger Valentine 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 Ginger Valentine affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ginger Valentine is affiliated with St Francis Medical Center, Mercy Hospital Joplin and Barnes-Jewish St Peters Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ginger Valentine was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.