BENJAMIN STEPHENS CRNA
NPI 1427616184
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Aurora, CO

Active since May 29, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
97.58/100
CMS Quality Rating
12605 E 16TH AVE, AURORA, CO 80045(720) 848-0000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 24, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 9, 2019, May 29, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Benjamin Stephens Crna NPPES

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

BENJAMIN STEPHENS CRNA (NPI 1427616184) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Aurora, Colorado, licensed in Colorado (APN.0994960-CRNA) and active in the NPI registry since May 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Fort Collins, and is a graduate of Other (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1427616184
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameBENJAMIN STEPHENSCredential: CRNA
Location Address12605 E 16TH AVEAurora, CO 80045-2545
Mailing AddressPo Box 110429Aurora, CO 80042-0429
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateMay 29, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateApril 24, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 24, 2023
✔ NPI 1427616184 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 CO · APN.0994960-CRNA
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 225196 (TN)
12605 E 16TH AVE, Aurora, CO 80045

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 13702 Automation Way Ste 103Fort Collins, CO 80525-5738 · Phone (970) 224-2985

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

Benjamin Stephens 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 ID3274865522
PECOS Enrollment IDI20191106000550, I20220610001120
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 Benjamin Stephens reassigns Medicare billing to 6 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

General Practice
1200 28TH ST STE 300
Boulder, CO 80303
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Colorado enrollment
  • 2 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
4397 RONALD REAGAN BLVD
Johnstown, CO 80534
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Colorado enrollment
  • 21 clinicians in this Medicare group
Gastroenterology
3702 S TIMBERLINE RD
Fort Collins, CO 80525
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Colorado enrollment
  • 67 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
3702 AUTOMATION WAY STE 103
Fort Collins, CO 80525
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wyoming enrollment
  • 31 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
3702 AUTOMATION WAY STE 103
Fort Collins, CO 80525
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Colorado enrollment
  • 250 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
PO BOX 143
Basin, WY 82410
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wyoming enrollment
  • 181 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 exam of colon using an endoscope 00812
Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.
23 services23 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.
20 services20 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.
20 services20 patients
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.
16 services13 patients
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.
16 services16 patients
Anesthesia for extensive surgery on spine 00670
Anesthesia for extensive spine surgery involves medication to block pain and make you unconscious during the procedure. It ensures comfort and prevents movement. Two types may be used: general (you sleep) or regional (numbs a large area). The choice depends on the surgery specifics and your health.
12 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 80045 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
$132.55 typical visit price
range $58.06 – $174.82
Typical copayment $33.13 (range $14.51 – $43.70)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$72.20 typical visit price
range $18.88 – $142.79
Typical copayment $18.05 (range $4.72 – $35.69)
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.

97.58/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality86.53
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.

Surgery (Trauma Surgery)
12605 E 16TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045
Pediatrics (Pediatric Emergency Medicine)
12605 E 16TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045
Pharmacist
12605 E 16TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045
Surgery (Surgical Critical Care)
12605 E 16TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
12605 E 16TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
12605 E 16TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
12605 E 16TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
12605 E 16TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045

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 Benjamin Stephens's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Stephens is 1427616184. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 29, 2019.

Where is Benjamin Stephens located?

Benjamin Stephens practices at 12605 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045. The listed phone number is (720) 848-0000.

What is Benjamin Stephens's specialty?

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

Is Benjamin Stephens enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjamin Stephens 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 Benjamin Stephens's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Benjamin Stephens reassigns Medicare benefits to 6 organizations: Peakview Dentistry PLLC (Boulder, CO), Nadora Anesthesia, LLC (Johnstown, CO), Centers For Gastroenterology (Fort Collins, CO), Ncap Imh, LLC (Fort Collins, CO), Northern Colorado Anesthesia Professionals PLLC (Fort Collins, CO) 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 Benjamin Stephens's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Benjamin Stephens accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming and Select Health list Benjamin Stephens 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin Stephens was last updated on April 24, 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.