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SARAH RIEMAN BRATON CRNA
NPI 1609131671
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Wilmington, NC

Active since July 05, 2012Accepts Medicare Assignment
2520 INDEPENDENCE BLVD STE 201, WILMINGTON, NC 28412(910) 442-1100(910) 442-1199 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 14, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 14, 2026, Apr 30, 2022, Mar 17, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

About Sarah Rieman Braton Crna NPPES

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

SARAH RIEMAN BRATON CRNA (NPI 1609131671) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Wilmington, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2023) and active in the NPI registry since July 2012. She is affiliated with J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital and is a graduate of Other (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609131671
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameSARAH RIEMAN BRATONCredential: CRNA
Location Address2520 INDEPENDENCE BLVD STE 201Wilmington, NC 28412-6566
Mailing Address2520 Independence Blvd Ste 201Wilmington, NC 28412-6566 · (910) 442-1100 · Fax (910) 442-1199
Fax(910) 442-1199
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateJuly 5, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 14, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 14, 2026
✔ NPI 1609131671 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NC · 2023✔ Licensed in NC · 91079
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.
Also ListedRegistered NurseTaxonomy 163W00000X · License 208583 (NC)
2520 INDEPENDENCE BLVD STE 201, Wilmington, NC 28412

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

Sarah Rieman Braton 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 ID8123279809
PECOS Enrollment IDI20121105000581

Medicare Billing Reassignments

8

Medicare enrollment records show Sarah Braton reassigns Medicare billing to 8 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anesthesiology
2520 INDEPENDENCE BLVD, SUITE 200
Wilmington, NC 28412
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 652 clinicians in this Medicare group
Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine
2259 S 17TH ST
Wilmington, NC 28401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 335 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
5115 OLEANDER DR
Wilmington, NC 28403
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 41 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
1513 N HOWE ST, STE 6
Southport, NC 28461
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1538260229 (North Carolina)
  • 68 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Access
507 E FREMONT ST
Burgaw, NC 28425
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 157 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Care Medicine
1144 N ROAD ST
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 99 clinicians in this Medicare group
Neurology
1144 N ROAD ST
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 176 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
5215 MONTICELLO AVE
Williamsburg, VA 23188
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 42 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 4

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 procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand 01810
Anesthesia for procedures on the forearm, wrist, and hand involves administering medication to block sensation in these areas. This helps ensure comfort and painlessness during surgeries or treatments involving nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue in these regions.
27 services27 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
Anesthesia for total hip replacement 01214
Anesthesia for total hip replacement is a medical service where medication is given to eliminate pain during surgery. Two types are commonly used: general anesthesia, making you unconscious, or spinal anesthesia, numbing the lower body. The choice depends on your health and your doctor's recommendation.
12 services12 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on forearm, wrist, or hand bones 01830
Anesthesia for procedures on forearm, wrist, or hand bones involves administering medications to block sensation in the specific area. It ensures you don't feel pain during the procedure. It can be local (numbing a small area) or regional (numbing a larger part of the body).
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Southport, NC
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number341327
Location924 Howe StSouthport, NC 28461 · Brunswick County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28412 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

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

Anesthesiology
2520 INDEPENDENCE BLVD STE 201
WILMINGTON, NC 28412

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 Sarah Braton's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sarah Braton is 1609131671. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 5, 2012.

Where is Sarah Braton located?

Sarah Braton practices at 2520 Independence Blvd Ste 201, Wilmington, NC 28412. The listed phone number is (910) 442-1100.

What is Sarah Braton's specialty?

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

Is Sarah Braton enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sarah Braton 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 Sarah Braton's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Sarah Braton reassigns Medicare benefits to 8 organizations: American Anesthesiology Of North Carolina, PLLC (Wilmington, NC), Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center LLC (Wilmington, NC), Coastal Carolina Sedation Associates, LLC (Wilmington, NC), J. Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital (Southport, NC), Pender Memorial Hospital Incorporated (Burgaw, NC) and 3 more organizations, 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 Sarah Braton's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Sarah Braton accept?

Health plans from Cigna Healthcare list Sarah Braton 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 Sarah Braton affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Sarah Braton is affiliated with J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sarah Braton was last updated on September 14, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 44 days 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.