MEREDITH AUSTIN CRNA
NPI 1356706154
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Clearwater, FL

Active since December 21, 2015Accepts Medicare Assignment
300 PINELLAS ST, CLEARWATER, FL 33756(727) 462-7000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 9, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 9, 2024, Mar 16, 2016, Dec 21, 2015 (3 updates tracked since 2015).

About Meredith Austin Crna NPPES

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

MEREDITH AUSTIN CRNA (NPI 1356706154) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Clearwater, Florida, licensed in Florida (APRN11034279) and active in the NPI registry since December 2015. She is a graduate of Other (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1356706154
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameMEREDITH AUSTINCredential: CRNA
Location Address300 PINELLAS STClearwater, FL 33756-3804
Mailing Address300 Pinellas StClearwater, FL 33756-3804 · (727) 462-7000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateDecember 21, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 9, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 9, 2024
✔ NPI 1356706154 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 FL · APRN11034279
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.
300 PINELLAS ST, Clearwater, FL 33756

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Meredith Leigh Mcdow

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

Meredith Austin 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 ID1153629100
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160407002027

Medicare Billing Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Meredith Austin reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anesthesiology
26034 US HIGHWAY 19 N
Clearwater, FL 33763
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 64 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
28 N PALAFOX ST
Pensacola, FL 32502
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 768 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
750 MORPHY AVE
Fairhope, AL 36532
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Eastern Shore Anesthesia, P.C.
  • 75 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
701 PRINCETON AVE SW
Birmingham, AL 35211
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 690 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 4

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.
22 services21 patients
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.
20 services20 patients
Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812
Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.
17 services17 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.
13 services13 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33756 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
$130.04 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $32.51 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$70.04 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $17.51 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
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.

Emergency Medicine
300 PINELLAS ST
CLEARWATER, FL 33756
Physician Assistant
300 PINELLAS ST
CLEARWATER, FL 33756
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
300 PINELLAS ST
CLEARWATER, FL 33756
Physician Assistant
300 PINELLAS ST
CLEARWATER, FL 33756
Internal Medicine
300 PINELLAS ST
CLEARWATER, FL 33756
Emergency Medicine
300 PINELLAS ST, MORTON PLANT HOSPITAL
CLEARWATER, FL 33756
Pharmacist
300 PINELLAS ST
CLEARWATER, FL 33756
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
300 PINELLAS ST
CLEARWATER, FL 33756

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 Meredith Austin's NPI number?

The NPI number for Meredith Austin is 1356706154. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 21, 2015. The provider is also known as Meredith Leigh Mcdow.

Where is Meredith Austin located?

Meredith Austin practices at 300 Pinellas St, Clearwater, FL 33756. The listed phone number is (727) 462-7000.

What is Meredith Austin's specialty?

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

Is Meredith Austin enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Meredith Austin 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 Meredith Austin's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Meredith Austin reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Healthcare Career Services LLC (Clearwater, FL), Ams National LLC (Pensacola, FL), Eastern Shore Anesthesia PC (Fairhope, AL) and Anesthesiologists Associated PC (Birmingham, AL). 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 Meredith Austin's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Meredith Austin accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health, Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida and Oscar Insurance Company list Meredith Austin 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 Meredith Austin was last updated on August 9, 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.