VANESSA PAUL CRNA
NPI 1649714502
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Houston, TX

Active since December 12, 2016Accepts Medicare Assignment
1504 TAUB LOOP, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 873-2860 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 14, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 14, 2024, May 3, 2024, Jan 19, 2021 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2016).

About Vanessa Paul Crna NPPES

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

VANESSA PAUL CRNA (NPI 1649714502) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (AP133081) and active in the NPI registry since December 2016. She is affiliated with Harris Health System, maintains a secondary practice location in Houston, and is a graduate of Other (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649714502
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameVANESSA PAULCredential: CRNA
Location Address1504 TAUB LOOPHouston, TX 77030-1608
Mailing Address6501 Fannin St Ste Nc114Houston, TX 77030-2703 · (713) 798-7356
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateDecember 12, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 14, 20245 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 14, 2024
✔ NPI 1649714502 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 TX · AP133081
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.
1504 TAUB LOOP, Houston, TX 77030

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 16701 Fannin StHouston, TX 77030-2608 · Phone (832) 824-1000

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

Vanessa Paul 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 ID2365727393
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170314000810

Medicare Billing Reassignments

10

Medicare enrollment records show Vanessa Paul reassigns Medicare billing to 10 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Family Medicine
1504 TAUB LOOP
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2,296 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
6410 FANNIN ST, 1500
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 3,111 clinicians in this Medicare group
Pediatrics
6621 FANNIN ST
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Texas Childrens Physician Group
  • 2,498 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
5115 MAIN ST STE 1000
Houston, TX 77002
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Specialized Crna Services LLC
  • 17 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
6200 SAVOY DR STE 1202
Houston, TX 77036
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 122 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
1500 CITYWEST BLVD, SUITE 300
Houston, TX 77042
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: U S Anesthesia Partners Of Texas, PA
  • 3,804 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
11111 KATY FREEWAY, SUITE 910 - #0274
Houston, TX 77079
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 95 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
333 N TEXAS AVE
Webster, TX 77598
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 403 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
333 N TEXAS AVE STE 1000
Webster, TX 77598
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 543 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
4100 INTERNATIONAL PLZ STE 800
Fort Worth, TX 76109
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,612 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

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.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Harris Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number450289
Location2525 Holly HallHouston, TX 77054 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Texas Orthopedic Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number450804
Location7401 South Main StreetHouston, TX 77030 · Harris County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77030 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
$134.06 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$72.62 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $18.15 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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.

Internal Medicine
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Physician Assistant
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Physician Assistant
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Emergency Medicine
1504 TAUB LOOP, EMERGENCY CENTER
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Emergency Medicine
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Emergency Medicine
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030

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 Vanessa Paul's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vanessa Paul is 1649714502. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 12, 2016.

Where is Vanessa Paul located?

Vanessa Paul practices at 1504 Taub Loop, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 873-2860.

What is Vanessa Paul's specialty?

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

Is Vanessa Paul enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vanessa Paul 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 Vanessa Paul's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Vanessa Paul reassigns Medicare benefits to 10 organizations: Baylor College Of Medicine (Houston, TX), Ut Physicians (Houston, TX), Texas Children's Physician Group (Houston, TX), Specialized Crna Services L.L.C. (Houston, TX), Houston Anesthesia Services PLLC (Houston, TX) and 5 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 Vanessa Paul's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Vanessa Paul accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 5 other insurers list Vanessa Paul 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 Vanessa Paul affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Vanessa Paul is affiliated with Harris Health System and Texas Orthopedic Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vanessa Paul was last updated on August 14, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.