AUDREY A LESS CRNA
NPI 1396128393
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Melrose Park, IL

Active since July 08, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
97.71/100
CMS Quality Rating
701 W NORTH AVE, MELROSE PARK, IL 60160(708) 681-3200 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 18, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Audrey A Less Crna NPPES

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

AUDREY A LESS CRNA (NPI 1396128393) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Melrose Park, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (209013094) and active in the NPI registry since July 2015. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396128393
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameAUDREY A LESSCredential: CRNA
Location Address701 W NORTH AVEMelrose Park, IL 60160-1612
Mailing Address1121 Lake Cook Rd Ste MDeerfield, IL 60015-5234 · (847) 245-4147
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateJuly 8, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 18, 2015
✔ NPI 1396128393 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 209013094
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.
Also ListedRegistered NurseTaxonomy 163W00000X · License 041392169 (IL)
701 W NORTH AVE, Melrose Park, IL 60160

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

Audrey A Less 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 ID9436464435
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150820010304
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

6

Medicare enrollment records show Audrey Less reassigns Medicare billing to 6 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anesthesiology
701 WEST NORTH AVENUE
Melrose Park, IL 60160
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 78 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
200 BERTEAU AVE
Elmhurst, IL 60126
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 81 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
2425 W 22ND ST, SUITE 101
Oak Brook, IL 60523
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 63 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Acute Care Hospital
5841 S MARYLAND AVE
Chicago, IL 60637
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 635 clinicians in this Medicare group
Multi-Specialty
5841 S MARYLAND AVE, UCPG/MC 1099
Chicago, IL 60637
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 2,237 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
2000 E LAMAR BLVD STE 400
Arlington, TX 76006
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 735 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 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.
24 services24 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.
21 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.
17 services17 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · La Grange, IL
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number140065
Location5101 S Willow Springs RdLa Grange, IL 60525 · Cook County
Emergency services

The University Of Chicago Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Chicago, IL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140088
Location5841 South MarylandChicago, IL 60637 · Cook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Adventist Hinsdale Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Hinsdale, IL
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140122
Location120 North Oak StHinsdale, IL 60521 · Du Page County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60160 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
$138.86 typical visit price
range $60.08 – $183.39
Typical copayment $34.71 (range $15.02 – $45.84)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$74.80 typical visit price
range $18.97 – $148.12
Typical copayment $18.70 (range $4.74 – $37.03)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

97.71/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality75.43
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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
701 W NORTH AVE
MELROSE PARK, IL 60160
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
701 W NORTH AVE
MELROSE PARK, IL 60160
Case Manager/Care Coordinator
701 W NORTH AVE
MELROSE PARK, IL 60160
Clinic/Center (Adult Day Care)
701 W NORTH AVE
MELROSE PARK, IL 60160
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
701 W NORTH AVE, ANESTHESIA DEPARTMENT
MELROSE PARK, IL 60160
Emergency Medicine
701 W NORTH AVE
MELROSE PARK, IL 60160
Occupational Therapist
701 W NORTH AVE
MELROSE PARK, IL 60160
Psychologist (Clinical)
701 W NORTH AVE
MELROSE PARK, IL 60160

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 Audrey Less's NPI number?

The NPI number for Audrey Less is 1396128393. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 8, 2015.

Where is Audrey Less located?

Audrey Less practices at 701 W North Ave, Melrose Park, IL 60160. The listed phone number is (708) 681-3200.

What is Audrey Less's specialty?

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

Is Audrey Less enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Audrey Less 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 Audrey Less's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Audrey Less reassigns Medicare benefits to 6 organizations: Gottlieb Midwest Anesthesiologists, LLC (Melrose Park, IL), Elmhurst Anesthesiologists, PC (Elmhurst, IL), Oak Brook Anesthesiologists, Ltd. (Oak Brook, IL), The University Of Chicago Medical Center (Chicago, IL), University Of Chicago (Chicago, IL) and 1 more organization, 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 Audrey Less's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Audrey Less affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Audrey Less is affiliated with Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital, The University Of Chicago Medical Center and Adventist Hinsdale Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Audrey Less was last updated on August 18, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.