MS. KRISTINA M PICKENS APRN, CRNA
NPI 1649976135
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Chicago, IL

Q: What is Kristina Pickens's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kristina Pickens is 1649976135. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 6, 2023. The provider is also known as Ms. Kristina Korte Aprn, Crna.

Q: What is Kristina Pickens's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kristina Pickens was last updated on April 19, 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.

Active since February 06, 2023PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

251 E HURON ST STE 5-704, CHICAGO, IL 60611(312) 926-8369(312) 926-8341 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 19, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 19, 2024, Feb 6, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

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About Ms. Kristina M Pickens Aprn, Crna NPPES

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

MS. KRISTINA M PICKENS APRN, CRNA (NPI 1649976135) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (209027904) and active in the NPI registry since February 2023. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2023).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649976135

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy367500000X

Provider Legal NameMS. KRISTINA M PICKENSCredential: APRN, CRNA

Location Address251 E HURON ST STE 5-704Chicago, IL 60611-2908

Mailing Address251 E Huron St Ste 5-704Chicago, IL 60611-2908 · (312) 926-8369 · Fax (312) 926-8341

Phone(312) 926-8369

Fax(312) 926-8341

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2023

Enumeration DateFebruary 6, 2023

Last NPPES UpdateApril 19, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedApril 19, 2024

✔ NPI 1649976135 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

Licenses✔ Licensed in IL · 209027904✔ Licensed in IL · 041462975

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.

251 E HURON ST STE 5-704, Chicago, IL 60611

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Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Ms. Kristina Korte Aprn, Crna

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

Ms. Kristina M Pickens Aprn, 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 ID1254794654

PECOS Enrollment IDI20230901001552

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging– Durable Medical Equipment– Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Kristina Pickens reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation

34 mi

Multi-Specialty

DEPT 5777
Carol Stream, IL 60122

Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
4,817 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1346235314 (855) 694-2866

Northstar Anesthesia Of Illinois, LLC

816 mi

Anesthesiology

2000 E LAMAR BLVD STE 400
Arlington, TX 76006

Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
735 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1962822395 (817) 583-7421

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 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.

26 services26 patients

Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy 01922

Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep during the procedure. It's used to ensure comfort, minimize movement, and reduce anxiety. The type of anesthesia used depends on the procedure and patient's health.

25 services25 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731

This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.

13 services13 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811

Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.

12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Chicago, IL

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number140281

Location251 E Huron StChicago, IL 60611 · Cook County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60611 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

$138.86 typical visit price

range $60.08 – $183.39

Typical copayment $34.71 (range $15.02 – $45.84)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$74.80 typical visit price

range $18.97 – $148.12

Typical copayment $18.70 (range $4.74 – $37.03)

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.

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

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