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KELLY SUE GARITY CRNA
NPI 1609003151
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Columbia, SC

Active since June 11, 2009Accepts Medicare Assignment
109 BLARNEY DR, COLUMBIA, SC 29223(803) 865-8200 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 15, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 15, 2025, Jan 31, 2022, Jan 28, 2022 (3 updates tracked since 2022).

About Kelly Sue Garity Crna NPPES

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

KELLY SUE GARITY CRNA (NPI 1609003151) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Columbia, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (3910) and active in the NPI registry since June 2009. She is affiliated with Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown and is a graduate of University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609003151
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameKELLY SUE GARITYCredential: CRNA
Location Address109 BLARNEY DRColumbia, SC 29223-6244
Mailing Address109 Blarney DrColumbia, SC 29223-6244 · (803) 856-8200
Phone(803) 865-8200
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of South Carolina School Of MedicineGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateJune 11, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 15, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 15, 2025
✔ NPI 1609003151 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 SC · 3910
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.
109 BLARNEY DR, Columbia, SC 29223
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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

Kelly Sue Garity 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 ID941356711
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090919000005

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Kelly Garity reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Palmetto Health
4.4 mi
Family Medicine
4311 HARD SCRABBLE RD
Columbia, SC 29229
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Prisma Health-Midlands
  • 373 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1063701480 (803) 419-6334
Musc Community Physicians
54 mi
Internal Medicine
506 NORTH ST
Bamberg, SC 29003
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 2,389 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1841878006 (803) 245-6290
Beach Anesthesia, LLC
124 mi
Anesthesiology
1021 MEDICAL CIRCLE, SUITE 100
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 272 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1215061429 (843) 692-1062

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.
341 services314 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on nose and sinuses 00160
Anesthesia for procedures on the nose and sinuses involves administering medication to block sensation, ensuring comfort during the procedure. It can be local (numbing a specific area) or general (you're asleep). This helps prevent pain and discomfort during the procedure.
25 services25 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.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbia, SC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420026
Location2435 Forest DriveColumbia, SC 29204 · Richland County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29223 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
$124.04 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $31.01 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $16.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
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 3

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

PALMETTO SURGERY CENTER LLC
Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)
109 BLARNEY DR
COLUMBIA, SC 29223
Richland County (803) 865-8200
PALMETTO ANESTHESIOLOGY CONSULTANTS, LLC
Specialist
109 BLARNEY DR
COLUMBIA, SC 29223
Richland County (803) 587-4714
DR. BENJAMIN B BLACKMON JR. MD
Anesthesiology
109 BLARNEY DR
COLUMBIA, SC 29223
Richland County (803) 865-8200

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 Kelly Garity's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kelly Garity is 1609003151. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 11, 2009.

Where is Kelly Garity located?

Kelly Garity practices at 109 Blarney Dr, Columbia, SC 29223. The listed phone number is (803) 865-8200.

What is Kelly Garity's specialty?

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

Is Kelly Garity enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kelly Garity 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 Kelly Garity's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kelly Garity reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Palmetto Health (Columbia, SC), Musc Community Physicians (Bamberg, SC) and Beach Anesthesia, LLC (Myrtle Beach, SC). 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 Kelly Garity's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Kelly Garity affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kelly Garity is affiliated with Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kelly Garity was last updated on September 15, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 months 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.