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CANDICE C DINGUS RN
NPI 1417994534
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Knoxville, TN

Active since May 31, 2006Accepts Medicare Assignment
1924 ALCOA HWY, BOX U109, KNOXVILLE, TN 37920(865) 544-9220 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 15, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Candice C Dingus Rn NPPES

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

CANDICE C DINGUS RN (NPI 1417994534) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Knoxville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (075334) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. She is affiliated with University Health System, Inc and is a graduate of Other (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1417994534
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameCANDICE C DINGUSCredential: RN
Location Address1924 ALCOA HWY, BOX U109Knoxville, TN 37920-1511
Mailing AddressPo Box 51947Knoxville, TN 37950-1947 · (865) 588-0880 · Fax (865) 584-3111
Phone(865) 544-9220
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateMay 31, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 15, 2021
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 15, 2021
✔ NPI 1417994534 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 TN · 075334
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.
1924 ALCOA HWY, Knoxville, TN 37920
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Cigna Healthcare.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

Candice C Dingus Rn 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 ID5092810648
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070410000636

Medicare Billing Reassignments

4

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

University Anesthesiologists, PLLC
Same address
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1924 ALCOA HWY, BOX U109
Knoxville, TN 37920
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 208 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1073619466 (865) 305-9220
Knoxville Gastroenterology Anesthesia Associates, LLC
4.3 mi
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1311 DOWELL SPRINGS BLVD
Knoxville, TN 37909
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 47 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1356717227 (865) 588-5121
Covenant Anesthesia Group, PC
18 mi
Anesthesiology
990 OAK RIDGE TPKE, ANESTHESIA DEPT
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 289 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1639148117 (865) 691-9000
Anesthesia Dynamics LLC
587 mi
Anesthesiology
206 2ND ST E
Bradenton, FL 34208
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 65 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1073001012 (888) 851-4642

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 on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand 01810
Anesthesia for procedures on the forearm, wrist, and hand involves administering medication to block sensation in these areas. This helps ensure comfort and painlessness during surgeries or treatments involving nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue in these regions.
17 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Health System, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Knoxville, TN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number440015
Location1924 Alcoa HighwayKnoxville, TN 37920 · Knox County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37920 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
$121.80 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $30.45 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.01 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $16.50 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
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.

MRS. SUSANNE LORI MITCHELL RN
Registered Nurse (Obstetric, High-Risk)
1924 ALCOA HWY, 6S
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
Knox County (865) 305-8888
DR. FELIX JOSEPH NEPVEUX V M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1924 ALCOA HWY, UNIV. OF TENNESSEE MEDICAL CENTER, DEPT. OF PATHOLOGY
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
Knox County (864) 498-8960
DR. SPENCER PUGH M.D.
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
1924 ALCOA HWY, DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE U-114 GSM, UTMCK
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
Knox County (865) 305-9340
CAITLIN TABLER LOWE
Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
1924 ALCOA HWY
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
Knox County (865) 305-7255
CHRISTIAN BAYLESS CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1924 ALCOA HWY
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
Knox County (865) 305-9000
JOAN JAKAB
Pharmacist
1924 ALCOA HWY
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
Knox County (865) 305-5337
UNIVERSITY PATHOLOGISTS, P.C.
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1924 ALCOA HWY
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
Knox County (865) 305-9080
DAPHNE M. NORWOOD, MD
Internal Medicine
1924 ALCOA HWY, BOX U114
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
Knox County (865) 305-9349

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 Candice Dingus's NPI number?

The NPI number for Candice Dingus is 1417994534. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 31, 2006.

Where is Candice Dingus located?

Candice Dingus practices at 1924 Alcoa Hwy Box U109, Knoxville, TN 37920. The listed phone number is (865) 544-9220.

What is Candice Dingus's specialty?

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

Is Candice Dingus enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Candice Dingus 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 Candice Dingus's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Candice Dingus reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: University Anesthesiologists, PLLC (Knoxville, TN), Knoxville Gastroenterology Anesthesia Associates, LLC (Knoxville, TN), Covenant Anesthesia Group, PC (Oak Ridge, TN) and Anesthesia Dynamics LLC (Bradenton, FL). 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 Candice Dingus's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Candice Dingus accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and Cigna Healthcare list Candice Dingus 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 Candice Dingus affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Candice Dingus is affiliated with University Health System, Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Candice Dingus was last updated on January 15, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.