ERIKA V WATSON-LEARY CRNA
NPI 1497745103
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Houston, TX

Active since October 24, 2005Accepts Medicare Assignment
1635 NORTH LOOP WEST, HOUSTON, TX 77008(713) 400-2990(713) 400-2993 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 7, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 7, 2021, Nov 29, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Erika V Watson-leary Crna NPPES

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

ERIKA V WATSON-LEARY CRNA (NPI 1497745103) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (RN602319) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. She is affiliated with Hca Houston Healthcare Southeast and is a graduate of Other (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497745103
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameERIKA V WATSON-LEARYCredential: CRNA
Location Address1635 NORTH LOOP WESTHouston, TX 77008-1593
Mailing AddressPo Box 22926Jackson, MS 39225-2926 · (713) 400-2990 · Fax (713) 400-2993
Fax(713) 400-2993
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateOctober 24, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateApril 7, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 7, 2021
✔ NPI 1497745103 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 TX · RN602319✔ Licensed in TX · 602319
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.
1635 NORTH LOOP WEST, Houston, TX 77008

Other Identifiers 5

Medicaid003182506TX
Medicaid003182511TX
Other85904UTX · Blue Cross/blue Shield
Other050332TX · Aana Recertification
Other82841UTX · Blue Cross/blue Shield

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

Erika V Watson-leary 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 ID3476543026
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040514001083

Medicare Billing Reassignments

7

Medicare enrollment records show Erika Watson-leary reassigns Medicare billing to 7 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anesthesiology
1500 CITYWEST BLVD, SUITE 300
Houston, TX 77042
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: U S Anesthesia Partners Of Texas, PA
  • 3,804 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
7010 CHAMPIONS PLAZA DR STE 400
Houston, TX 77069
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 260 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
17207 KUYKENDAHL RD, SUITE 220
Spring, TX 77379
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 220 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
333 N TEXAS AVE STE 1000
Webster, TX 77598
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 543 clinicians in this Medicare group
Specialist
109 PARKING WAY ST
Lake Jackson, TX 77566
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 31 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
4100 INTERNATIONAL PLZ STE 800
Fort Worth, TX 76109
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,612 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
15305 DALLAS PKWY STE 900
Addison, TX 75001
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 513 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.
119 services112 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.
12 services12 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.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Hca Houston Healthcare Southeast

Acute Care Hospitals · Pasadena, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450097
Location4000 Spencer HwyPasadena, TX 77504 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77008 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
$134.06 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$72.62 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $18.15 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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.

Anesthesiology
1635 NORTH LOOP WEST
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1635 NORTH LOOP WEST
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1635 NORTH LOOP WEST
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1635 NORTH LOOP WEST
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1635 NORTH LOOP WEST
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1635 NORTH LOOP WEST
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Anesthesiology
1635 NORTH LOOP WEST
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1635 NORTH LOOP WEST
HOUSTON, TX 77008

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 Erika Watson-leary's NPI number?

The NPI number for Erika Watson-leary is 1497745103. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 24, 2005.

Where is Erika Watson-leary located?

Erika Watson-leary practices at 1635 North Loop West, Houston, TX 77008. The listed phone number is (713) 400-2990.

What is Erika Watson-leary's specialty?

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

Is Erika Watson-leary enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Erika Watson-leary 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 Erika Watson-leary's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Erika Watson-leary reassigns Medicare benefits to 7 organizations: U. S. Anesthesia Partners Of Texas, P.A., (Houston, TX), Northwest Anesthesiology & Pain Services, P.A. (Houston, TX), Best Choice Anesthesia & Pain PLLC (Spring, TX), Texans Anesthesia Associates PLLC (Webster, TX), Digestive & Liver Center, PA (Lake Jackson, TX) and 2 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 Erika Watson-leary's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Erika Watson-leary accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Erika Watson-leary 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 Erika Watson-leary affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Erika Watson-leary is affiliated with Hca Houston Healthcare Southeast.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Erika Watson-leary was last updated on April 7, 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.