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KELLIE DEFFENDALL CRNA
NPI 1629025812
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Nashville, TN

Active since May 31, 2006Accepts Medicare Assignment
92.06/100
CMS Quality Rating
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, NASHVILLE, TN 37232(615) 936-2000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 23, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 23, 2020, Aug 1, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Kellie Deffendall Crna NPPES

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

KELLIE DEFFENDALL CRNA (NPI 1629025812) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Nashville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (11020) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. She maintains 2 additional practice locations and is a graduate of Other (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629025812
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameKELLIE DEFFENDALLCredential: CRNA
Location Address3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINICNashville, TN 37232-2598
Mailing Address719 Thompson Ln Ste 30330Nashville, TN 37204-4701
Phone(615) 936-2000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateMay 31, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 23, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 23, 2020
✔ NPI 1629025812 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 TN · 11020
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.
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, Nashville, TN 37232
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1501 20th St, Suite 606Knoxville, TN 37916-1809 · Phone (865) 546-8040 · Fax (865) 541-2787
Location 21272 Garrison DrMurfreesboro, TN 37129-2598 · Phone (615) 893-4480

Other Identifiers 5

Other100047081TN · Php Tenncare
Medicaid3634033TN
Other4101930TN · Bluecare
Other4101930TN · Blue Cross
OtherP00243205TN · Medicare Travelers

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

Kellie Deffendall 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 ID648223446
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050221000726

Medicare Billing Reassignments

5

Medicare enrollment records show Kellie Deffendall reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anesthesia Medical Group, PC
0.2 mi
Anesthesiology
110 29TH AVE N, STE 301
Nashville, TN 37203
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Anesthesia Medical Group, P.C.
  • 757 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1215932413 (615) 327-4304
Eye Center Of Nashville Uap, LLC
0.8 mi
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
310 25TH AVE N, SUITE 105
Nashville, TN 37203
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 42 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1538567375 (615) 329-9023
Murfreesboro Medical Clinic, P.A.
29 mi
Specialist
1272 GARRISON DR
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 265 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1487604609 (615) 893-4480
Sweet Dreams Anesthesia Inc
115 mi
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2108 E 3RD ST
Chattanooga, TN 37404
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 144 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1508133497 (423) 267-0466
Sda Consultants PLLC
385 mi
Anesthesiology
500 ARCADE AVE STE 100
Elkhart, IN 46514
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 79 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1336605500 (574) 522-9505

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 electroshock therapy 00104
Anesthesia for electroshock therapy involves administering medications to put you into a deep sleep. This ensures you won't feel pain or remember the procedure. It's essential for your comfort and safety during the therapy.
160 services36 patients
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.
135 services125 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37232 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
$121.80 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $30.45 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.01 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $16.50 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

92.06/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality84.12
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

DR. ENGLISH FLACK MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000
DANIEL K BARRETT APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000
JACQUELYN L. GARNER PNP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000
DR. ROBERT JAMES LENTZ M.D.
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000
LYNN HOLLIDAY M.D.
Family Medicine
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000
DR. HEATHER KRETH PSY.D
Psychologist (Clinical Child & Adolescent)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 936-2000
AARON WESLEY SCOTT APN
Nurse Practitioner
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 936-2000
DR. COLLEEN M KIERNAN M.D.
Surgery (Surgical Oncology)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000

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 Kellie Deffendall's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kellie Deffendall is 1629025812. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 31, 2006.

Where is Kellie Deffendall located?

Kellie Deffendall practices at 3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 37232. The listed phone number is (615) 936-2000.

What is Kellie Deffendall's specialty?

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

Is Kellie Deffendall enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kellie Deffendall 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 Kellie Deffendall's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kellie Deffendall reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Anesthesia Medical Group, PC (Nashville, TN), Eye Center Of Nashville Uap, LLC (Nashville, TN), Murfreesboro Medical Clinic, P.A. (Murfreesboro, TN), Sweet Dreams Anesthesia Inc (Chattanooga, TN) and Sda Consultants PLLC (Elkhart, IN). 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 Kellie Deffendall's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kellie Deffendall accept?

Health plans from Cigna Healthcare list Kellie Deffendall 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kellie Deffendall was last updated on October 23, 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.