HAROLD S. SIMPSON CRNA
NPI 1689601080
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Westwood, MA

Active since June 28, 2006PECOS Enrolled
97.02/100
CMS Quality Rating
690 CANTON STREET, SUITE 325, WESTWOOD, MA 02090(781) 407-7713(781) 407-0998 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 9, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Harold S. Simpson Crna NPPES

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

HAROLD S. SIMPSON CRNA (NPI 1689601080) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Westwood, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (RN257764) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Umass Memorial Medical Center/university Campus, and maintains a secondary practice location in Worcester.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689601080
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameHAROLD S. SIMPSONCredential: CRNA
Location Address690 CANTON STREET, SUITE 325Westwood, MA 02090-2329
Mailing Address690 Canton Street, Suite 325Westwood, MA 02090-2329 · (781) 407-7713 · Fax (781) 407-0998
Fax(781) 407-0998
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateJune 28, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 9, 2020
NPPES CertifiedDecember 9, 2020
✔ NPI 1689601080 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 MA · RN257764✔ Licensed in MA · 257764
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.
690 CANTON STREET, Westwood, MA 02090

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 155 Lake Ave NWorcester, MA 01655-0002 · Phone (508) 334-3271 · Fax (508) 856-5911

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid110106930AMA

Accepted Insurance

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)

Harold S. Simpson Crna is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID7810981818
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260512000463
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

2

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

Internal Medicine
55 LAKE AVE N
Worcester, MA 01655
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 2,902 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
1250 S WASHINGTON ST
Van Wert, OH 45891
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Vermont enrollment
  • 17 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 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 extensive surgery on spine 00670
Anesthesia for extensive spine surgery involves medication to block pain and make you unconscious during the procedure. It ensures comfort and prevents movement. Two types may be used: general (you sleep) or regional (numbs a large area). The choice depends on the surgery specifics and your health.
30 services29 patients
Anesthesia for open or endoscopic total shoulder joint replacement 01638
Anesthesia for total shoulder joint replacement, either open or endoscopic, involves using medications to block pain during surgery. It can be general (you're asleep) or regional (only the area being operated on is numbed). This ensures comfort and stillness, facilitating a successful procedure.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Umass Memorial Medical Center/University Campus

Acute Care Hospitals · Worcester, MA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220163
Location55 Lake Avenue NorthWorcester, MA 01655 · Worcester County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Northwestern Medical Center Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Saint Albans, VT
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number470024
Location133 Fairfield StreetSaint Albans, VT 05478 · Franklin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02090 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
$144.11 typical visit price
range $63.72 – $189.86
Typical copayment $36.02 (range $15.93 – $47.46)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$78.84 typical visit price
range $21.07 – $155.29
Typical copayment $19.71 (range $5.26 – $38.82)
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.

97.02/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality78.09
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 11

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

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
690 CANTON STREET, SUITE 325
WESTWOOD, MA 02090
Anesthesiology
690 CANTON STREET, SUITE 325
WESTWOOD, MA 02090
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
690 CANTON STREET, SUITE 325
WESTWOOD, MA 02090
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
690 CANTON STREET, SUITE 325
WESTWOOD, MA 02090
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
690 CANTON STREET, SUITE 325
WESTWOOD, MA 02090
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
690 CANTON STREET, SUITE 325
WESTWOOD, MA 02090
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
690 CANTON STREET, SUITE 325
WESTWOOD, MA 02090
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
690 CANTON STREET, SUITE 325
WESTWOOD, MA 02090

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 Harold Simpson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Harold Simpson is 1689601080. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 28, 2006.

Where is Harold Simpson located?

Harold Simpson practices at 690 Canton Street Suite 325, Westwood, MA 02090. The listed phone number is (781) 407-7713.

What is Harold Simpson's specialty?

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

Is Harold Simpson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Harold Simpson is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Harold Simpson's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Harold Simpson reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Umass Memorial Medical Group Inc (Worcester, MA) and Clinical Colleagues LLC (Van Wert, OH). 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 Harold Simpson's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Harold Simpson accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Harold Simpson 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 Harold Simpson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Harold Simpson is affiliated with Umass Memorial Medical Center/University Campus and Northwestern Medical Center Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Harold Simpson was last updated on December 9, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.