CHRISTY HUERSTEL CRNA
NPI 1366829723
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in New Orleans, LA

Active since May 05, 2015Accepts Medicare Assignment
1514 JEFFERSON HWY, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121(504) 842-3755 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 29, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Christy Huerstel Crna NPPES

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

CHRISTY HUERSTEL CRNA (NPI 1366829723) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in New Orleans, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (AP08349) and active in the NPI registry since May 2015. She is affiliated with Slidell Memorial Hospital and is a graduate of Other (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1366829723
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTY HUERSTELCredential: CRNA
Location Address1514 JEFFERSON HWYNew Orleans, LA 70121-2429
Mailing Address1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121-2429 · (504) 842-4000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateMay 5, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 29, 2022
NPPES CertifiedAugust 29, 2022
✔ NPI 1366829723 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 · AP08349✔ Licensed in LA · RN116332
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.
1514 JEFFERSON HWY, New Orleans, LA 70121

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

Christy Huerstel 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 ID8921311960
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150720001589, I20250501001201

Medicare Billing Reassignments

11

Medicare enrollment records show Christy Huerstel reassigns Medicare billing to 11 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Same address
Pediatrics
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
New Orleans, LA 70121
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 4,559 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
200 HENRY CLAY AVE
New Orleans, LA 70118
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 519 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
2000 CANAL ST
New Orleans, LA 70112
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 295 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
636 GAUSE BLVD STE 300
Slidell, LA 70458
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 63 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
995 ROBERT BLVD
Slidell, LA 70458
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 27 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1100 ANDRE ST, SUITE 300
New Iberia, LA 70563
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 470 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hematology & Oncology
127 NORTH ST, SECOND FLOOR
Batavia, NY 14020
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 782 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
181 LOMB MEMORIAL DR
Rochester, NY 14623
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 2,285 clinicians in this Medicare group
Clinical Medical Laboratory
160 ELMGROVE PARK
Rochester, NY 14624
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 1,442 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Acute Care Hospital
2 COULTER RD
Clifton Springs, NY 14432
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 872 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 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.
18 services18 patients
Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy 01922
Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep during the procedure. It's used to ensure comfort, minimize movement, and reduce anxiety. The type of anesthesia used depends on the procedure and patient's health.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Slidell Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Slidell, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number190040
Location1001 Gause BlvdSlidell, LA 70458 · St. Tammany County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Rochester General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Rochester, NY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330125
Location1425 Portland AvenueRochester, NY 14621 · Monroe County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Unity Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Rochester, NY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330226
Location1555 Long Pond RoadRochester, NY 14626 · Monroe County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70121 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
$128.88 typical visit price
range $55.50 – $170.30
Typical copayment $32.22 (range $13.87 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$69.44 typical visit price
range $17.42 – $138.03
Typical copayment $17.36 (range $4.35 – $34.50)
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.

Internal Medicine (Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology)
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Surgery
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics, Critical Care)
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121

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 Christy Huerstel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christy Huerstel is 1366829723. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 5, 2015.

Where is Christy Huerstel located?

Christy Huerstel practices at 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121. The listed phone number is (504) 842-3755.

What is Christy Huerstel's specialty?

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

Is Christy Huerstel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christy Huerstel 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 Christy Huerstel's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christy Huerstel reassigns Medicare benefits to 11 organizations: Ochsner Clinic LLC (New Orleans, LA), Childrens Hospital Anesthesia Corporation (New Orleans, LA), University Medical Center Management Corporation (New Orleans, LA), Northlake Anesthesiologists, A Professional Corporation (Slidell, LA), Symvios Anesthesia LLC (Slidell, LA) and 6 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Christy Huerstel's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christy Huerstel accept?

Health plans from HMO Louisiana and Oscar Health Plan, Inc. list Christy Huerstel 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 Christy Huerstel affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christy Huerstel is affiliated with Slidell Memorial Hospital, Rochester General Hospital and Unity Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christy Huerstel was last updated on August 29, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.