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MRS. LINDA L VEKASI MSN- CRNA
NPI 1548212632
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Lenoir City, TN

Active since May 17, 2006Accepts Medicare Assignment
550 FORT LOUDOUN MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE, LENOIR CITY, TN 37772(865) 777-0909(865) 777-0910 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 18, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Mrs. Linda L Vekasi Msn- Crna NPPES

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

MRS. LINDA L VEKASI MSN- CRNA (NPI 1548212632) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Lenoir City, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (9296) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. She is a graduate of University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine (1994).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1548212632
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameMRS. LINDA L VEKASICredential: MSN- CRNA
Location Address550 FORT LOUDOUN MEDICAL CENTER DRIVELenoir City, TN 37772-5673
Mailing Address12752 Kingston Pike, Ste E202Knoxville, TN 37934-0948 · (865) 777-0909 · Fax (865) 777-0910
Phone(865) 777-0909
Fax(865) 777-0910
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of MedicineGraduated 1994
Enumeration DateMay 17, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 18, 2020
✔ NPI 1548212632 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 TN · 9296✔ Licensed in TN · 64931✔ Licensed in TN · RN64931/ARNP009296✔ Licensed in KY · 6021A
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.
550 FORT LOUDOUN MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE, Lenoir City, TN 37772
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Other Identifiers 7

Other000000616167KY · Blue Cross/blue Shield
Other4113303TN · Bcbs Tn
OtherP00332284TN · Railroad Medicare Pin
Other4113303TN · Blue Cross/blue Shield
Medicaid7100100960KY
OtherP00810611KY · Railroad Medicare Pin
Medicaid362375TN

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cigna Healthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mrs. Linda L Vekasi Msn- 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 ID446279848
PECOS Enrollment IDI20051115000679

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Linda Vekasi reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Knoxville Gastroenterology Anesthesia Associates, LLC
16 mi
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1311 DOWELL SPRINGS BLVD
Knoxville, TN 37909
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 47 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1356717227 (865) 588-5121

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 4

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 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.
188 services187 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.
77 services77 patients
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.
56 services55 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.
26 services26 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37772 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
$121.80 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $30.45 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.01 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $16.50 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
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 5

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

RESOURCE ANESTHESIA, P.C.
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
550 FORT LOUDOUN MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE
LENOIR CITY, TN 37772
Loudon County (865) 271-6000
MR. JOHNNY KEITH BARNES JR. MSN-CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
550 FORT LOUDOUN MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE
LENOIR CITY, TN 37772
Loudon County (865) 777-0909
MR. KENNETH ZALEWSKI MSN- CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
550 FORT LOUDOUN MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE
LENOIR CITY, TN 37772
Loudon County (865) 777-0909
MR. PAUL ROGER BACKUS CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
550 FORT LOUDOUN MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE
LENOIR CITY, TN 37772
Loudon County (865) 777-0909
MR. PHILLIP K HAYNIE MSN- CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
550 FORT LOUDOUN MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE
LENOIR CITY, TN 37772
Loudon County (865) 777-0909

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 Linda Vekasi's NPI number?

The NPI number for Linda Vekasi is 1548212632. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 17, 2006.

Where is Linda Vekasi located?

Linda Vekasi practices at 550 Fort Loudoun Medical Center Drive, Lenoir City, TN 37772. The listed phone number is (865) 777-0909.

What is Linda Vekasi's specialty?

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

Is Linda Vekasi enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Linda Vekasi 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 organization bills Medicare for Linda Vekasi's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Linda Vekasi reassigns Medicare benefits to Knoxville Gastroenterology Anesthesia Associates, LLC (Knoxville, TN). The 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 Linda Vekasi's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Linda Vekasi accept?

Health plans from Cigna Healthcare list Linda Vekasi 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 Linda Vekasi was last updated on February 18, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.