JAMES A CARLEN IV CRNA
NPI 1427015205
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in West Columbia, SC

Active since April 27, 2006
83.03/100
CMS Quality Rating
2720 SUNSET BLVD, LEXINGTON MEDICAL CENTER, WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29169(803) 791-2000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 28, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 15, 2020, Sep 29, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About James A Carlen Iv Crna NPPES

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

JAMES A CARLEN IV CRNA (NPI 1427015205) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in West Columbia, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (1653) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1427015205
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameJAMES A CARLEN IVCredential: CRNA
Location Address2720 SUNSET BLVD, LEXINGTON MEDICAL CENTERWest Columbia, SC 29169-3742
Mailing Address2637 Pine Lake Dr, First FloorWest Columbia, SC 29169-3742 · (803) 296-2548 · Fax (803) 296-2548
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 27, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 28, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 28, 2025
✔ NPI 1427015205 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 · 1653
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.
2720 SUNSET BLVD, West Columbia, SC 29169

Other Identifiers 1

MedicaidAN1217SC

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

James A Carlen Iv Crna is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

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

Dietitian, Registered
2720 SUNSET BLVD
West Columbia, SC 29169
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 1,219 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
809 82ND PKWY
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Atlantic Coast Anesthesia Services PC
  • 258 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 6

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 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.
60 services59 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.
24 services24 patients
Anesthesia for procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm 00410
Anesthesia for a procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm ensures you won't feel pain during the treatment. It can be general, where you're completely asleep, or local, numbing only a specific area. Your vital signs are monitored to ensure safety during the procedure.
22 services20 patients
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.
16 services15 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on top of arm bone and shoulder joint 01630
Anesthesia for a procedure on the arm bone or shoulder joint involves using medication to numb the area or make you unconscious during surgery. This ensures you feel no pain during the procedure. It's a common and safe practice in medical surgeries.
12 services12 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure or exam of knee joint using an endoscope 01400
Anesthesia for a knee joint procedure or exam using an endoscope involves administering medication to numb the area or put you in a sleep-like state. This ensures you don't feel pain during the procedure. The endoscope, a thin tube with a camera, allows the doctor to view the knee joint internally without making large incisions.
11 services11 patients

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.

83.03/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality80.45
Promoting Interoperability89
Improvement Activities40
Cost72.17

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 (Critical Care Medicine)
2720 SUNSET BLVD
WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29169
Dietitian, Registered
2720 SUNSET BLVD
WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29169
Occupational Therapist
2720 SUNSET BLVD
WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29169
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2720 SUNSET BLVD
WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29169
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2720 SUNSET BLVD
WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29169
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2720 SUNSET BLVD
WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29169
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2720 SUNSET BLVD
WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29169
Speech-Language Pathologist
2720 SUNSET BLVD
WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29169

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 James Carlen's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Carlen is 1427015205. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 27, 2006.

Where is James Carlen located?

James Carlen practices at 2720 Sunset Blvd Lexington Medical Center, West Columbia, SC 29169. The listed phone number is (803) 791-2000.

What is James Carlen's specialty?

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

Is James Carlen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Carlen is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for James Carlen's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Carlen reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Lexington Health Inc (West Columbia, SC) and Atlantic Coast Anesthesia Services P.C. (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 James Carlen's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Carlen was last updated on October 28, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 months 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.