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MS. KATHY LIVINGSTON GUNTER CRNA
NPI 1396015814
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Aiken, SC

Active since January 02, 2012Accepts Medicare Assignment
526 TIMBERCHASE LANE, AIKEN, SC 29803(803) 522-1291(803) 648-2050 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 30, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 30, 2024, Nov 4, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Ms. Kathy Livingston Gunter Crna NPPES

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

MS. KATHY LIVINGSTON GUNTER CRNA (NPI 1396015814) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Aiken, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (APRN 17846) and active in the NPI registry since January 2012. She is affiliated with Piedmont Augusta Hospital and is a graduate of University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396015814
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameMS. KATHY LIVINGSTON GUNTERCredential: CRNA
Location Address526 TIMBERCHASE LANEAiken, SC 29803
Mailing Address526 Timberchase LaneAiken, SC 29803 · (803) 522-1291 · Fax (803) 648-2050
Phone(803) 522-1291
Fax(803) 648-2050
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of South Carolina School Of MedicineGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateJanuary 2, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateApril 30, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 30, 2024
✔ NPI 1396015814 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 SC · APRN 17846
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.
526 TIMBERCHASE LANE, Aiken, SC 29803
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Ms. Kathy Melinda Polewski

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

Ms. Kathy Livingston Gunter 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 ID4486806478
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170525001650

Medicare Billing Reassignments

5

Medicare enrollment records show Kathy Gunter reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Ana Anesthesia, LLC
5.2 mi
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
103 GREGG AVE NW, SUITE 100
Aiken, SC 29801
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 11 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1003273517 (803) 226-0434
Palmetto Health Services Associates LLC
5.2 mi
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
103 GREGG AVE NW STE 100
Aiken, SC 29801
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 23 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1568717247 (803) 226-0434
Anesthesia Consultants Of Augusta, LLC
19 mi
Anesthesiology
3651 WHEELER RD
Augusta, GA 30909
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 122 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1881877793 (706) 466-4541
Piedmont Anesthesia LLC
142 mi
Anesthesiology
1133 EAGLES LANDING PKWY
Stockbridge, GA 30281
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 713 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1700474244 (678) 604-1053
Beach Anesthesia, LLC
171 mi
Anesthesiology
1021 MEDICAL CIRCLE, SUITE 100
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 272 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1215061429 (843) 692-1062

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 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.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Piedmont Augusta Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Augusta, GA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number110028
Location1350 Walton WayAugusta, GA 30901 · Richmond County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29803 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
$124.04 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $31.01 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $16.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
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.

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 Kathy Gunter's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kathy Gunter is 1396015814. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 2, 2012. The provider is also known as Ms. Kathy Melinda Polewski.

Where is Kathy Gunter located?

Kathy Gunter practices at 526 Timberchase Lane, Aiken, SC 29803. The listed phone number is (803) 522-1291.

What is Kathy Gunter's specialty?

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

Is Kathy Gunter enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kathy Gunter 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 Kathy Gunter's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kathy Gunter reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Ana Anesthesia, LLC (Aiken, SC), Palmetto Health Services Associates LLC (Aiken, SC), Anesthesia Consultants Of Augusta, LLC (Augusta, GA), Piedmont Anesthesia LLC (Stockbridge, GA) and Beach Anesthesia, LLC (Myrtle Beach, SC). 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 Kathy Gunter's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Kathy Gunter affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kathy Gunter is affiliated with Piedmont Augusta Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kathy Gunter was last updated on April 30, 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.