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KIRSTEN S PLAYER CRNA
NPI 1588714786
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Wilmington, NC

Active since January 11, 2007Accepts Medicare Assignment
2131 S 17TH ST, WILMINGTON, NC 28401(910) 343-7000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 17, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 17, 2021, Apr 25, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Kirsten S Player Crna NPPES

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

KIRSTEN S PLAYER CRNA (NPI 1588714786) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Wilmington, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (158554) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. She is affiliated with Watauga Medical Center and is a graduate of Other (2002).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1588714786
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameKIRSTEN S PLAYERCredential: CRNA
Location Address2131 S 17TH STWilmington, NC 28401-7407
Mailing Address2131 S 17th StWilmington, NC 28401-7407 · (910) 343-7128 · Fax (910) 343-7774
Phone(910) 343-7000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2002
Enumeration DateJanuary 11, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 17, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 17, 2021
✔ NPI 1588714786 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 NC · 158554
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.
2131 S 17TH ST, Wilmington, NC 28401
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Kirsten S Coley

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

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Kirsten S Player 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 ID8921064569
PECOS Enrollment IDI20041206001004

Medicare Billing Reassignments

6

Medicare enrollment records show Kirsten Player reassigns Medicare billing to 6 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center LLC
Same address
Internal Medicine
2131 S 17TH ST
Wilmington, NC 28401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 335 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1396332482 (910) 772-9202
Columbus Regional Healthcare System
45 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
500 JEFFERSON ST
Whiteville, NC 28472
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 187 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1376537555 (910) 642-8011
Mcleod Medical Center-Dillon
84 mi
Hospitalist
301 E JACKSON ST
Dillon, SC 29536
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 126 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1720033988 (843) 774-4111
Coastal Healthcare Resources Inc
108 mi
Anesthesiology
1807 W EVANS ST STE C
Florence, SC 29501
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina and South Carolina enrollments
  • 40 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1467635128 (866) 877-2762
Watauga Medical Center Inc
252 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
336 DEERFIELD RD
Boone, NC 28607
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 129 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1205859766 (828) 262-4100
Charles A. Cannon, Jr. Memorial Hospital, Inc
259 mi
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
434 HOSPITAL DRIVE
Linville, NC 28646
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 29 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1346302783 (828) 737-7004

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 5

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.
63 services63 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.
43 services43 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.
32 services32 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.
28 services28 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.
21 services21 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Watauga Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Boone, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number340051
Location336 Deerfield RoadBoone, NC 28607 · Watauga County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Charles A Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Linville, NC
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number341323
Location434 Hospital DriveLinville, NC 28646 · Avery County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28401 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

NEW HANOVER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Rehabilitation Hospital
2131 S 17TH ST
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
New Hanover County (910) 343-7000
CAROLYN JONES
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal, Critical Care)
2131 S 17TH ST
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
New Hanover County (910) 667-2970
CHRISTIAN SANCHEZ M.D.
Hospitalist
2131 S 17TH ST
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
New Hanover County (910) 667-7000
KATHRYN GENCIE NEWELL DO
Family Medicine
2131 S 17TH ST
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
New Hanover County (910) 343-7000
NICOLE BRITT RN
Registered Nurse (Critical Care Medicine)
2131 S 17TH ST
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
New Hanover County (910) 343-7000
LI NICHOLS MD
Hospitalist
2131 S 17TH ST
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
New Hanover County (910) 667-7000
JAMES ADGENT MD
Hospitalist
2131 S 17TH ST
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
New Hanover County (910) 667-7000
NANNETTE B MARTIN NP
Nurse Practitioner
2131 S 17TH ST
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
New Hanover County (910) 772-9202

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 Kirsten Player's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kirsten Player is 1588714786. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 11, 2007. The provider is also known as Kirsten S Coley.

Where is Kirsten Player located?

Kirsten Player practices at 2131 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC 28401. The listed phone number is (910) 343-7000.

What is Kirsten Player's specialty?

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

Is Kirsten Player enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kirsten Player 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 Kirsten Player's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kirsten Player reassigns Medicare benefits to 6 organizations: Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center LLC (Wilmington, NC), Columbus Regional Healthcare System (Whiteville, NC), Mcleod Medical Center-Dillon (Dillon, SC), Coastal Healthcare Resources Inc (Florence, SC), Watauga Medical Center Inc (Boone, NC) and 1 more organization, 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 Kirsten Player's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kirsten Player accept?

Health plans from Cigna Healthcare list Kirsten Player 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 Kirsten Player affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kirsten Player is affiliated with Watauga Medical Center and Charles A Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kirsten Player was last updated on March 17, 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.