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ERIC ANTHONY PINKIE CRNA
NPI 1609050715
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in New Castle, IN

Active since December 26, 2007Accepts Medicare Assignment
1000 N 16TH ST, NEW CASTLE, IN 47362(765) 521-0890(765) 521-1331 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 10, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 10, 2020, Mar 17, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Eric Anthony Pinkie Crna NPPES

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

ERIC ANTHONY PINKIE CRNA (NPI 1609050715) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in New Castle, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (28126748A) and active in the NPI registry since December 2007. He is affiliated with Henry County Memorial Hospital, maintains a secondary practice location in Valparaiso, and is a graduate of Other (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609050715
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameERIC ANTHONY PINKIECredential: CRNA
Location Address1000 N 16TH STNew Castle, IN 47362-4319
Mailing AddressPo Box 652New Castle, IN 47362-0652 · (765) 521-1516 · Fax (765) 599-3131
Phone(765) 521-0890
Fax(765) 521-1331
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateDecember 26, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 10, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 10, 2020
✔ NPI 1609050715 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 IN · 28126748A
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.
1000 N 16TH ST, New Castle, IN 47362
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1814 LaPorte AveValparaiso, IN 46383-5860 · Phone (219) 263-7151

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource.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

Eric Anthony Pinkie 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 ID446336846
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080326000274

Medicare Billing Reassignments

6

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

Henry County Memorial Hospital
Same address
Internal Medicine
1000 N 16TH ST
New Castle, IN 47362
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 166 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1760800155 (765) 521-0890
Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Physicians, Inc.
17 mi
Family Medicine
1420 S PILGRIM BLVD
Yorktown, IN 47396
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 635 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1710206990 (765) 759-4068
Northern Indiana Anesthesia Associates, LLC
130 mi
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
53830 GENERATIONS DR
South Bend, IN 46635
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 27 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1033891510 (574) 217-0174
Porter County Anesthesia Associates PC
137 mi
Anesthesiology
85 E US HIGHWAY 6
Valparaiso, IN 46383
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 55 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1215974936 (219) 983-5743
Anesthesia Dynamics LLC
873 mi
Anesthesiology
206 2ND ST E
Bradenton, FL 34208
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 157 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1073001012 (888) 851-4642
Mission Nursing Anesthesia, Inc
1,762 mi
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
35800 BOB HOPE DR, SUITE 100
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 16 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1932571551 (615) 620-2320

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.

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch 64450
This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic agent or steroid into a specific nerve or its branch. The goal is to relieve pain by reducing inflammation and numbing the area. It is commonly used for chronic pain management. The process is safe and usually quick.
44 services29 patients
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 64447
This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into a nerve in your thigh. It's done to alleviate pain or inflammation. A needle will be carefully positioned near the nerve, and the medicine will be administered.
31 services31 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.
25 services25 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.
24 services23 patients
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 76942
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement is a technique where sound waves create images that help accurately position the needle during procedures. This method ensures precision, minimizes discomfort, and increases safety.
24 services24 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Henry County Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · New Castle, IN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number150030
Location1000 N 16th StNew Castle, IN 47362 · Henry County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 47362 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
$122.49 typical visit price
range $53.07 – $161.76
Typical copayment $30.62 (range $13.26 – $40.44)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.48 typical visit price
range $16.93 – $132.22
Typical copayment $16.62 (range $4.23 – $33.05)
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.

HENRY COUNTY PATHOLOGY SERVICES, PC
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1000 N 16TH ST
NEW CASTLE, IN 47362
Henry County (765) 521-1154
MRS. ANGELA SUE FORNKOHL BLUM M.D.
Pediatrics
1000 N 16TH ST, SUITE G-10
NEW CASTLE, IN 47362
Henry County (765) 521-0901
MATTHEW STEVEN HINSHAW PA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
1000 N 16TH ST
NEW CASTLE, IN 47362
Henry County (765) 521-0890
TRACY LYNN FROST OTA
Occupational Therapy Assistant
1000 N 16TH ST
NEW CASTLE, IN 47362
Henry County (765) 521-1449
TYLER J CALLAHAN DO
Family Medicine
1000 N 16TH ST
NEW CASTLE, IN 47362
Henry County (765) 599-3177
MS. DEBORAH LYNN PERKINS NP
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
1000 N 16TH ST
NEW CASTLE, IN 47362
Henry County (765) 599-3177
JENNIFER KAY SPRAKER PA
Physician Assistant
1000 N 16TH ST
NEW CASTLE, IN 47362
Henry County (765) 521-0890
DONALD JOSEPH MILLER DO
Pediatrics
1000 N 16TH ST
NEW CASTLE, IN 47362
Henry County (765) 599-3177

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 Eric Pinkie's NPI number?

The NPI number for Eric Pinkie is 1609050715. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 26, 2007.

Where is Eric Pinkie located?

Eric Pinkie practices at 1000 N 16th St, New Castle, IN 47362. The listed phone number is (765) 521-0890.

What is Eric Pinkie's specialty?

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

Is Eric Pinkie enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Eric Pinkie 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 Eric Pinkie's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Eric Pinkie reassigns Medicare benefits to 6 organizations: Henry County Memorial Hospital (New Castle, IN), Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Physicians, Inc. (Yorktown, IN), Northern Indiana Anesthesia Associates, LLC (South Bend, IN), Porter County Anesthesia Associates PC (Valparaiso, IN), Anesthesia Dynamics LLC (Bradenton, FL) 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 Eric Pinkie's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Eric Pinkie accept?

Health plans from CareSource list Eric Pinkie 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 Eric Pinkie affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Eric Pinkie is affiliated with Henry County Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Eric Pinkie was last updated on September 10, 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.