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KATHRYN WELLS NELSON DNP, CRNA
NPI 1619547056
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Birmingham, AL

Active since June 28, 2021
800 LAKESHORE DR, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35229(205) 726-2401 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 16, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 16, 2026, Jan 24, 2023, Jun 28, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

About Kathryn Wells Nelson Dnp, Crna NPPES

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

KATHRYN WELLS NELSON DNP, CRNA (NPI 1619547056) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Birmingham, Alabama, licensed in Tennessee (32612) and active in the NPI registry since June 2021. She maintains a secondary practice location in Memphis.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1619547056
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameKATHRYN WELLS NELSONCredential: DNP, CRNA
Location Address800 LAKESHORE DRBirmingham, AL 35229-0001
Mailing Address800 Lakeshore DrBirmingham, AL 35229-0001
Phone(205) 726-2401
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJune 28, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 16, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 16, 2026
✔ NPI 1619547056 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
License✔ Licensed in TN · 32612
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 Nurse · SchoolTaxonomy 163WS0200X · License 1-142297 (AL)
800 LAKESHORE DR, Birmingham, AL 35229
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 16019 Walnut Grove RdMemphis, TN 38120-2113 · Phone (901) 226-5000

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Kathryn Wells Nelson Dnp, Crna is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Kathryn Nelson reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

American Anesthesiology Of Tennessee, P.C.
240 mi
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
501 20TH ST, SUITE 606
Knoxville, TN 37916
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: American Anesthesiology Of Tennessee PC
  • 959 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1245279777 (865) 546-8040

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 2

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 upper abdomen 00790
Anesthesia for an upper abdomen procedure involves using medications to help you feel no pain during the operation. It can be general, where you're unconscious, or regional, where just the abdomen area is numbed. It ensures comfort and stillness, aiding a successful procedure.
13 services13 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on lower abdomen 00840
Anesthesia for a lower abdomen procedure involves medication to eliminate pain during surgery. You might be awake but relaxed and pain-free, or you may be completely unconscious. It's administered to ensure comfort and safety throughout the operation.
12 services12 patients

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.

SUSAN BRITTANY WILKES A.T.C., L.A.T.
Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)
800 LAKESHORE DR, ATHLETIC TRAINING DEPARTMENT
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35229
Jefferson County (205) 726-2574
LINDSEY ELMORE PHARMD
Pharmacist
800 LAKESHORE DR
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35229
Jefferson County (205) 726-4431
MR. CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL EVANS
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
800 LAKESHORE DR
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35229
Jefferson County (205) 726-2011
MATTHEW R PRICE ATC
Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)
800 LAKESHORE DR
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35229
Jefferson County (205) 726-2805
PETER HUGHES PHARM.D.
Pharmacist (Pharmacotherapy)
800 LAKESHORE DR
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35229
Jefferson County (205) 726-2519
DAVID ALEXANDER CAMPOS ROBLERO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
800 LAKESHORE DR
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35229
Jefferson County (205) 726-4883
DR. AMI TEAGUE SHELL PHARMD
Pharmacist
800 LAKESHORE DR, MCWHORTER SCHOOL OF PHARMACY
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35229
Jefferson County (205) 726-4367
MR. DEMETRIUS O'BRIAN GARNER
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
800 LAKESHORE DR, MCWHORTER SCHOOL OF PHARMACY
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35229
Jefferson County (205) 726-2011

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 Kathryn Nelson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kathryn Nelson is 1619547056. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 28, 2021.

Where is Kathryn Nelson located?

Kathryn Nelson practices at 800 Lakeshore Dr, Birmingham, AL 35229. The listed phone number is (205) 726-2401.

What is Kathryn Nelson's specialty?

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

Is Kathryn Nelson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kathryn Nelson is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Kathryn Nelson's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kathryn Nelson reassigns Medicare benefits to American Anesthesiology Of Tennessee, P.C. (Knoxville, TN). The 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 Kathryn Nelson's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kathryn Nelson was last updated on September 16, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 57 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.