STEPHANIE KAY MCWHORTER SHAH CRNA
NPI 1578064085
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Tuscaloosa, AL

Active since February 21, 2018Accepts Medicare Assignment
94.04/100
CMS Quality Rating
809 UNIVERSITY BLVD E, TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401(205) 759-7111 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 21, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Stephanie Kay Mcwhorter Shah Crna NPPES

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

STEPHANIE KAY MCWHORTER SHAH CRNA (NPI 1578064085) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (1-123150) and active in the NPI registry since February 2018. She is a graduate of Other (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578064085
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameSTEPHANIE KAY MCWHORTER SHAHCredential: CRNA
Location Address809 UNIVERSITY BLVD ETuscaloosa, AL 35401-2029
Mailing Address809 University Blvd ETuscaloosa, AL 35401-2029 · (205) 759-7111
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateFebruary 21, 2018
✔ NPI 1578064085 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 AL · 1-123150
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.
809 UNIVERSITY BLVD E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

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

Stephanie Kay Mcwhorter Shah 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 ID4981969268
PECOS Enrollment IDI20180608000061

Medicare Billing Reassignments

5

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

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
809 UNIVERSITY BLVD E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 67 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
301 RICE MINE RD NE
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 21 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2700 HOSPITAL DR
Northport, AL 35476
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 41 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
1400 MCFARLAND BLVD N
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 36 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
5336 STADIUM TRACE PKWY STE 104
Hoover, AL 35244
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 113 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 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.
73 services73 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.
60 services60 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.
33 services33 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35401 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
$122.31 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $30.57 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.08 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $16.52 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

94.04/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality100
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost80.16

Reported Quality Measures

Pre-operative OSA assessment
Percentage of patients who undergo a surgical procedure in the operating room/procedure room that have a pre-operative assessment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
100%274 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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
809 UNIVERSITY BLVD E
TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
809 UNIVERSITY BLVD E, DCH CANCER TREATMENT CENTER
TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401
Internal Medicine
809 UNIVERSITY BLVD E
TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401
Nurse Practitioner
809 UNIVERSITY BLVD E, MEDICAL TOWER #124
TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
809 UNIVERSITY BLVD E
TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401
General Acute Care Hospital
809 UNIVERSITY BLVD E
TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
809 UNIVERSITY BLVD E
TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
809 UNIVERSITY BLVD E
TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401

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 Stephanie Shah's NPI number?

The NPI number for Stephanie Shah is 1578064085. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 21, 2018.

Where is Stephanie Shah located?

Stephanie Shah practices at 809 University Blvd E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401. The listed phone number is (205) 759-7111.

What is Stephanie Shah's specialty?

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

Is Stephanie Shah enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Stephanie Shah 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 Stephanie Shah's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Stephanie Shah reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Dch Medical Center Crna (Tuscaloosa, AL), G I Associates Of West Alabama PC (Tuscaloosa, AL), Northport - Crna (Northport, AL), Tuscaloosa Anesthesia Associates LLC (Tuscaloosa, AL) and Southern Perioperative Services P C (Hoover, AL). 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 Stephanie Shah's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Stephanie Shah accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list Stephanie Shah 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 Stephanie Shah was last updated on February 21, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.