MRS. ASHU KANWAR CRNA
NPI 1558618223
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Seattle, WA

Active since August 13, 2012Accepts Medicare Assignment
325 9TH AVE, SEATTLE, WA 98104(206) 520-5000(217) 876-2261 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Mrs. Ashu Kanwar Crna NPPES

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

MRS. ASHU KANWAR CRNA (NPI 1558618223) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Seattle, Washington, licensed in Washington (AP60750111) and active in the NPI registry since August 2012. She is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center and is a graduate of Other (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1558618223
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameMRS. ASHU KANWARCredential: CRNA
Location Address325 9TH AVESeattle, WA 98104-2420
Mailing AddressPo Box 50095Seattle, WA 98145-5095 · (206) 543-6420
Fax(217) 876-2261
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateAugust 13, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 2022
✔ NPI 1558618223 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
License✔ Licensed in WA · AP60750111
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.
325 9TH AVE, Seattle, WA 98104

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid1558618223WA
OtherG8966750WA · Medicare Pin

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

Mrs. Ashu Kanwar 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 ID2365692308
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170623002403

Medicare Billing Reassignments

5

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

Anesthesiology
701 5TH AVE, SUITE 700
Seattle, WA 98104
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 4,364 clinicians in this Medicare group
Gastroenterology
1100 9TH AVE
Seattle, WA 98101
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 1,021 clinicians in this Medicare group
Multi-Specialty
320 WESTLAKE AVE. N., SUITE 100
Seattle, WA 98109
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 2,678 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
9730 3RD AVE NE STE 200
Seattle, WA 98115
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 12 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
1321 COLBY AVE
Everett, WA 98201
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Providence Wa Anesthesia Services, PC
  • 171 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 2

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.
22 services20 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.
15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Virginia Mason Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Seattle, WA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number500005
Location925 Seneca StSeattle, WA 98101 · King County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Harborview Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Seattle, WA
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number500064
Location325 9th AvenueSeattle, WA 98104 · King County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98104 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
$143.76 typical visit price
range $63.67 – $189.37
Typical copayment $35.94 (range $15.91 – $47.34)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$78.74 typical visit price
range $21.12 – $155.00
Typical copayment $19.68 (range $5.28 – $38.75)
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.

Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
325 9TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Physical Therapist
325 9TH AVE, BOX 359920
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Pharmacist
325 9TH AVE, MAILSTOP 359912
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Social Worker (Clinical)
325 9TH AVE, BOX 359760
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Physician Assistant (Medical)
325 9TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Physical Therapist
325 9TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
325 9TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Occupational Therapist
325 9TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98104

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 Ashu Kanwar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ashu Kanwar is 1558618223. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 13, 2012.

Where is Ashu Kanwar located?

Ashu Kanwar practices at 325 9th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104. The listed phone number is (206) 520-5000.

What is Ashu Kanwar's specialty?

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

Is Ashu Kanwar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ashu Kanwar 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 Ashu Kanwar's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ashu Kanwar reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: The Association Of University Physicians (Seattle, WA), Virginia Mason Medical Center (Seattle, WA), Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of Washington (Seattle, WA), Ethereal Anesthesia PLLC (Seattle, WA) and Providence Wa Anesthesia Services, P.C. (Everett, WA). 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 Ashu Kanwar's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Ashu Kanwar accept?

Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska list Ashu Kanwar 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 Ashu Kanwar affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ashu Kanwar is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center and Harborview Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ashu Kanwar was last updated on July 21, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.