BRENT A RAGAS CRNA
NPI 1447224761
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Houma, LA

Active since February 14, 2006Accepts Medicare Assignment
8166 MAIN ST, HOUMA, LA 70360(985) 873-4141(985) 851-4307 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 1, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 1, 2023, Mar 26, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Brent A Ragas Crna NPPES

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

BRENT A RAGAS CRNA (NPI 1447224761) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Houma, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (AP04363) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is affiliated with Thibodaux Regional Medical Center, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (2003).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1447224761
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameBRENT A RAGASCredential: CRNA
Location Address8166 MAIN STHouma, LA 70360-3404
Mailing AddressPo Box 6037Houma, LA 70361-6037 · (985) 873-4235 · Fax (985) 851-4307
Fax(985) 851-4307
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2003
Enumeration DateFebruary 14, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 1, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 1, 2023
✔ NPI 1447224761 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
Licenses✔ Licensed in LA · AP04363✔ Licensed in IL · 209023002✔ Licensed in LA · 083955-04363
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.
8166 MAIN ST, Houma, LA 70360

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 11005 Broadway StQuincy, IL 62301-2834 · Phone (217) 223-8400
Location 21514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121-2429 · Phone (504) 842-3755

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1196231LA

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

Brent A Ragas 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 ID1052392065
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040909000237

Medicare Billing Reassignments

13

Medicare enrollment records show Brent Ragas reassigns Medicare billing to 13 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anesthesiology
8166 MAIN ST
Houma, LA 70360
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 76 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
8166 MAIN ST
Houma, LA 70360
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 168 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Practice
8120 MAIN ST
Houma, LA 70360
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 4,559 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
402 DUNN ST
Houma, LA 70360
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 48 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
1238 SAINT CHARLES ST
Houma, LA 70360
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 179 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
1990 INDUSTRIAL BOULEVARD
Houma, LA 70363
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 189 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
234 SOUTH HOLLYWOOD RD
Houma, LA 70360
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 8 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
694 BELLE TERRE BLVD
La Place, LA 70068
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 482 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
200 HENRY CLAY AVE
New Orleans, LA 70118
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 519 clinicians in this Medicare group
Clinical Medical Laboratory
1901 PERDIDO STREET
New Orleans, LA 70112
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 931 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 3

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 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.
80 services66 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on eye 00140
Anesthesia for an eye procedure involves administering medication to numb your eye and surrounding area, ensuring you feel no pain during the operation. It can be local (only the eye area) or general (whole body). It's safe and helps make the procedure comfortable.
16 services15 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.
15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Thibodaux Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Thibodaux, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190004
Location602 N Acadia RoadThibodaux, LA 70301 · Lafourche County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

East Jefferson General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Metairie, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number190176
Location4200 Houma BlvdMetairie, LA 70006 · Jefferson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Leonard J Chabert Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Houma, LA
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number190183
Location1978 Industrial BlvdHouma, LA 70363 · Terrebonne County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70360 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
$124.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $31.15 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.06 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $16.76 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
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.

Emergency Medicine
8166 MAIN ST
HOUMA, LA 70360
Family Medicine
8166 MAIN ST
HOUMA, LA 70360
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
8166 MAIN ST
HOUMA, LA 70360
Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)
8166 MAIN ST
HOUMA, LA 70360
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
8166 MAIN ST
HOUMA, LA 70360
Emergency Medicine
8166 MAIN ST
HOUMA, LA 70360
Emergency Medicine
8166 MAIN ST
HOUMA, LA 70360
Emergency Medicine
8166 MAIN ST
HOUMA, LA 70360

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 Brent Ragas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Brent Ragas is 1447224761. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 14, 2006.

Where is Brent Ragas located?

Brent Ragas practices at 8166 Main St, Houma, LA 70360. The listed phone number is (985) 873-4141.

What is Brent Ragas's specialty?

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

Is Brent Ragas enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Brent Ragas 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 Brent Ragas's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Brent Ragas reassigns Medicare benefits to 13 organizations: Paeon Health Services Inc (Houma, LA), Physician Practice Partners (Houma, LA), Ochsner Clinic LLC (Houma, LA), Anesthesia Associates Of Bayou Region LLC (Houma, LA), Thibodaux Regional Network Development Corporation (Houma, LA) and 8 more organizations, 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 Brent Ragas's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Brent Ragas accept?

Health plans from HMO Louisiana and UnitedHealthcare list Brent Ragas 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 Brent Ragas affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Brent Ragas is affiliated with Thibodaux Regional Medical Center, East Jefferson General Hospital and Leonard J Chabert Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Brent Ragas was last updated on March 1, 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.