JENNIFER D CRITES MD
NPI 1356488910
Anesthesiology in Springfield, MO

Active since January 31, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1235 E CHEROKEE ST, SPRINGFIELD, MO 65804(417) 820-2829(417) 820-8852 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 2, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Jennifer D Crites Md NPPES

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

JENNIFER D CRITES MD (NPI 1356488910) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Springfield, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2003009167) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of Medicine (1996).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1356488910
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameJENNIFER D CRITESCredential: MD
Location Address1235 E CHEROKEE STSpringfield, MO 65804-2203
Mailing AddressPo Box 505164Saint Louis, MO 63150-5164 · (417) 829-4620
Fax(417) 820-8852
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of MedicineGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateJanuary 31, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 2, 2014
✔ NPI 1356488910 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in MO · 2003009167
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
1235 E CHEROKEE ST, Springfield, MO 65804

Other Identifiers 6

Other98923AR · Ark Blue Shield
Medicaid205433212MO
Medicaid142429001AR
Medicare UPINH26544
Medicare PIN453013268MO
Other175118MO · Mo Blue Shield

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

Jennifer D Crites Md 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 ID1951432210
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100630000355
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 Jennifer Crites reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Family Medicine
3231 S NATIONAL AVE STE 220
Springfield, MO 65807
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 1,487 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
3050 E RIVER BLUFF BLVD
Ozark, MO 65721
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 36 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 8

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 procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402
Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.
82 services82 patients
Anesthesia for total hip replacement 01214
Anesthesia for total hip replacement is a medical service where medication is given to eliminate pain during surgery. Two types are commonly used: general anesthesia, making you unconscious, or spinal anesthesia, numbing the lower body. The choice depends on your health and your doctor's recommendation.
59 services58 patients
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) 64415
This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent or steroid into your arm's nerve bundle. It's done to manage pain or inflammation. The injection helps block nerve signals that cause discomfort, providing relief. It's a safe, common procedure.
35 services35 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand 01810
Anesthesia for procedures on the forearm, wrist, and hand involves administering medication to block sensation in these areas. This helps ensure comfort and painlessness during surgeries or treatments involving nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue in these regions.
32 services32 patients
Anesthesia for open or endoscopic total shoulder joint replacement 01638
Anesthesia for total shoulder joint replacement, either open or endoscopic, involves using medications to block pain during surgery. It can be general (you're asleep) or regional (only the area being operated on is numbed). This ensures comfort and stillness, facilitating a successful procedure.
22 services22 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on forearm, wrist, or hand bones 01830
Anesthesia for procedures on forearm, wrist, or hand bones involves administering medications to block sensation in the specific area. It ensures you don't feel pain during the procedure. It can be local (numbing a small area) or regional (numbing a larger part of the body).
16 services15 patients

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.

Internal Medicine
1235 E CHEROKEE ST
SPRINGFIELD, MO 65804
Emergency Medicine
1235 E CHEROKEE ST
SPRINGFIELD, MO 65804
Anesthesiology
1235 E CHEROKEE ST
SPRINGFIELD, MO 65804
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1235 E CHEROKEE ST
SPRINGFIELD, MO 65804
Speech-Language Pathologist
1235 E CHEROKEE ST
SPRINGFIELD, MO 65804
Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
1235 E CHEROKEE ST
SPRINGFIELD, MO 65804
Physician Assistant
1235 E CHEROKEE ST
SPRINGFIELD, MO 65804
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1235 E CHEROKEE ST
SPRINGFIELD, MO 65804

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 Crites's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jennifer Crites is 1356488910. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 31, 2007.

Where is Jennifer Crites located?

Jennifer Crites practices at 1235 E Cherokee St, Springfield, MO 65804. The listed phone number is (417) 820-2829.

What is Jennifer Crites's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Jennifer Crites enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jennifer Crites 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 Crites's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Jennifer Crites reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities (Springfield, MO) and Renew Medical Group Of Missouri (Ozark, MO). 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 Crites's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Jennifer Crites accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 1 other insurer list Jennifer Crites 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jennifer Crites was last updated on October 2, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.