ALEXANDRA PRIEST CRNA
NPI 1376228635
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Sylva, NC

Active since June 15, 2023Accepts Medicare Assignment
68 HOSPITAL RD, SYLVA, NC 28779(828) 586-7000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 15, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Alexandra Priest Crna NPPES

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

ALEXANDRA PRIEST CRNA (NPI 1376228635) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Sylva, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (143607) and active in the NPI registry since June 2023. She is affiliated with Rutherford Regional Medical Center and is a graduate of Other (2023).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1376228635
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameALEXANDRA PRIESTCredential: CRNA
Location Address68 HOSPITAL RDSylva, NC 28779-2722
Mailing Address371 Black Bear TrlTopton, NC 28781-0227
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2023
Enumeration DateJune 15, 2023
NPPES CertifiedJune 15, 2023
✔ NPI 1376228635 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 NC · 143607
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.
68 HOSPITAL RD, Sylva, NC 28779

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

Alexandra Priest 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 ID3577924299
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230727003143

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Alexandra Priest reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
35 HOSPITAL RD
Blairsville, GA 30512
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 21 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
2221 LAKESIDE BLVD STE 600
Richardson, TX 75082
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 493 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

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.
15 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Rutherford Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Rutherfordton, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number340013
Location288 South Ridgecrest AveRutherfordton, NC 28139 · Rutherford County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Harris Regional Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Sylva, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number340016
Location68 Hospital RdSylva, NC 28779 · Jackson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Erlanger Murphy Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Murphy, NC
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number341328
Location3990 East Us Highway 64 AltMurphy, NC 28906 · Cherokee County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28779 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

General Acute Care Hospital
68 HOSPITAL RD
SYLVA, NC 28779
General Acute Care Hospital
68 HOSPITAL RD
SYLVA, NC 28779
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
68 HOSPITAL RD
SYLVA, NC 28779
General Acute Care Hospital
68 HOSPITAL RD
SYLVA, NC 28779
Pharmacist
68 HOSPITAL RD
SYLVA, NC 28779
Physical Therapist
68 HOSPITAL RD
SYLVA, NC 28779
Rehabilitation Hospital
68 HOSPITAL RD
SYLVA, NC 28779
Occupational Therapist
68 HOSPITAL RD
SYLVA, NC 28779

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 Alexandra Priest's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alexandra Priest is 1376228635. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 15, 2023.

Where is Alexandra Priest located?

Alexandra Priest practices at 68 Hospital Rd, Sylva, NC 28779. The listed phone number is (828) 586-7000.

What is Alexandra Priest's specialty?

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

Is Alexandra Priest enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alexandra Priest 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 Alexandra Priest's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Alexandra Priest reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Innovative Anesthesia Solutions LLC (Blairsville, GA) and Medstream Anesthesia PLLC (Richardson, TX). 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 Alexandra Priest's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Alexandra Priest accept?

Health plans from CareSource list Alexandra Priest 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 Alexandra Priest affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Alexandra Priest is affiliated with Rutherford Regional Medical Center, Harris Regional Hospital and Erlanger Murphy Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alexandra Priest was last updated on June 15, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.