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LAUREN ELIZABETH TARKENTON CRNA
NPI 1497157309
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Myrtle Beach, SC

Active since September 23, 2014
7900 N KINGS HWY, MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29572(843) 449-3381(843) 629-9621 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 23, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 1, 2020, Aug 23, 2017, Feb 4, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Lauren Elizabeth Tarkenton Crna NPPES

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

LAUREN ELIZABETH TARKENTON CRNA (NPI 1497157309) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (7400) and active in the NPI registry since September 2014. She is affiliated with Mcleod Loris Hospital and is a graduate of Other (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497157309
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameLAUREN ELIZABETH TARKENTONCredential: CRNA
Location Address7900 N KINGS HWYMyrtle Beach, SC 29572-3055
Mailing Address7900 N Kings HwyMyrtle Beach, SC 29572-3055 · (843) 449-3381 · Fax (843) 629-9621
Fax(843) 629-9621
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateSeptember 23, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 23, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 23, 2026
✔ NPI 1497157309 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 NC · 7400✔ Licensed in SC · 19018
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.
7900 N KINGS HWY, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Lauren Elizabeth Reynolds Crna

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

Lauren Elizabeth Tarkenton 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 ID7113240094
PECOS Enrollment IDI20141229001738

Medicare Billing Reassignments

5

Medicare enrollment records show Lauren Tarkenton reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Gastroenterology
7900 N KINGS HWY
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 38 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
1021 MEDICAL CIRCLE, SUITE 100
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 272 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
3655 MITCHELL ST
Loris, SC 29569
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 240 clinicians in this Medicare group
Urology
800 E CHEVES ST, SUITE 350
Florence, SC 29506
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 878 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2000 NEUSE BLVD
New Bern, NC 28560
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 95 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 other procedure on urinary system through urethra 00910
Anesthesia for a procedure on the urinary system through the urethra involves using medicine to numb sensation in the area. This is done to ensure you feel no pain or discomfort during the procedure. The medicine can be given locally, regionally, or generally, depending on the specifics of your procedure.
14 services14 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.
13 services13 patients
Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity 00537
Anesthesia for a procedure to assess heart electrical activity helps ensure comfort and relaxation. It involves administering medication that either numbs a specific area or makes you sleep temporarily. This allows doctors to safely examine your heart's electrical signals without causing discomfort.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Mcleod Loris Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Loris, SC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420105
Location3655 Mitchell StreetLoris, SC 29569 · Horry County

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 (Gastroenterology)
7900 N KINGS HWY
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29572
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
7900 N KINGS HWY
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29572
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
7900 N KINGS HWY
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29572
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
7900 N KINGS HWY
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29572
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
7900 N KINGS HWY
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29572
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
7900 N KINGS HWY
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29572
Anesthesiology
7900 N KINGS HWY
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29572
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
7900 N KINGS HWY
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29572

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 Lauren Tarkenton's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lauren Tarkenton is 1497157309. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 23, 2014. The provider is also known as Lauren Elizabeth Reynolds Crna.

Where is Lauren Tarkenton located?

Lauren Tarkenton practices at 7900 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572. The listed phone number is (843) 449-3381.

What is Lauren Tarkenton's specialty?

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

Is Lauren Tarkenton enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lauren Tarkenton 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 Lauren Tarkenton's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Lauren Tarkenton reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Strand Gi Associates PA (Myrtle Beach, SC), Beach Anesthesia, LLC (Myrtle Beach, SC), Mcleod Loris Seacoast Hospital (Loris, SC), Mcleod Physician Associates II (Florence, SC) and Carolinaeast Medical Center (New Bern, NC). 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 Lauren Tarkenton's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Lauren Tarkenton affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Lauren Tarkenton is affiliated with Mcleod Loris Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lauren Tarkenton was last updated on October 23, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 days 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.