TONIA A BALES CRNA
NPI 1689640492
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Gainesville, GA

Active since February 23, 2006Accepts Medicare Assignment
2324 LIMESTONE OVERLOOK, GAINESVILLE, GA 30501(770) 536-8109(678) 997-2141 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 24, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Tonia A Bales Crna NPPES

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

TONIA A BALES CRNA (NPI 1689640492) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Gainesville, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (RN183724) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. She is a graduate of Other (1987).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689640492
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameTONIA A BALESCredential: CRNA
Location Address2324 LIMESTONE OVERLOOKGainesville, GA 30501-7443
Mailing Address2324 Limestone OverlookGainesville, GA 30501-7443 · (770) 536-8109 · Fax (678) 997-2141
Fax(678) 997-2141
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1987
Enumeration DateFebruary 23, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 24, 2016
✔ NPI 1689640492 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 GA · RN183724
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.
2324 LIMESTONE OVERLOOK, Gainesville, GA 30501

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

Tonia A Bales 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 ID3274595996
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070724000510

Medicare Billing Reassignments

5

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

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2324 LIMESTONE OVERLOOK STE 200
Gainesville, GA 30501
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 110 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1955 TEXTILE WAY
Gainesville, GA 30501
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 489 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
763 OLD NORCROSS RD
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 111 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
1139 LEXINGTON AVE
Savannah, GA 31404
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 468 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
206 2ND ST E
Bradenton, FL 34208
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 386 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 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 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.
89 services89 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.
79 services78 patients
Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812
Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.
37 services37 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.
32 services32 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30501 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
$124.10 typical visit price
range $53.31 – $164.04
Typical copayment $31.02 (range $13.32 – $41.01)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.89 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $133.24
Typical copayment $16.72 (range $4.17 – $33.31)
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 (Gastroenterology)
2324 LIMESTONE OVERLOOK
GAINESVILLE, GA 30501
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
2324 LIMESTONE OVERLOOK
GAINESVILLE, GA 30501
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2324 LIMESTONE OVERLOOK
GAINESVILLE, GA 30501
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
2324 LIMESTONE OVERLOOK
GAINESVILLE, GA 30501
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2324 LIMESTONE OVERLOOK
GAINESVILLE, GA 30501
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
2324 LIMESTONE OVERLOOK
GAINESVILLE, GA 30501
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
2324 LIMESTONE OVERLOOK
GAINESVILLE, GA 30501
Nurse Practitioner
2324 LIMESTONE OVERLOOK
GAINESVILLE, GA 30501

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 Tonia Bales's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tonia Bales is 1689640492. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 23, 2006.

Where is Tonia Bales located?

Tonia Bales practices at 2324 Limestone Overlook, Gainesville, GA 30501. The listed phone number is (770) 536-8109.

What is Tonia Bales's specialty?

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

Is Tonia Bales enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tonia Bales 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 Tonia Bales's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Tonia Bales reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Gastroenterology Anesthesia Associates, LLC (Gainesville, GA), Gi Anesthesia Of Georgia LLC (Gainesville, GA), Sg Anesthesia LLC (Lawrenceville, GA), Coastal Ambulatory Anesthesia LLC (Savannah, GA) and Anesthesia Dynamics LLC (Bradenton, FL). 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 Tonia Bales's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Tonia Bales accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc. and Oscar Insurance Company list Tonia Bales 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 Tonia Bales was last updated on October 24, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.