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RACHEL THORSTENSON CRNA
NPI 1699138990
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in La Jolla, CA

Active since April 04, 2016Accepts Medicare Assignment
7451 GIRARD AVE, LA JOLLA, CA 92037(217) 419-0271 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 14, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Rachel Thorstenson Crna NPPES

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

RACHEL THORSTENSON CRNA (NPI 1699138990) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in La Jolla, California, licensed in California (NA95002253) and active in the NPI registry since April 2016. She is a graduate of Other (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1699138990
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameRACHEL THORSTENSONCredential: CRNA
Location Address7451 GIRARD AVELa Jolla, CA 92037-5143
Mailing Address7451 Girard AveLa Jolla, CA 92037-5143 · (217) 419-0271
Phone(217) 419-0271
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateApril 4, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateApril 14, 2024
NPPES CertifiedApril 14, 2024
✔ NPI 1699138990 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 CA · NA95002253✔ Licensed in IL · 209014097
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.
7451 GIRARD AVE, La Jolla, CA 92037
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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

Rachel Thorstenson 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 ID5698074359
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240514003480

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

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

La Jolla Anesthesia Associates LP
4.1 mi
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
9850 GENESEE AVE, SUITE 980
La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 27 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1649717737 (858) 453-7525
Southern California Gastroenterology Anesthesia Specia
14 mi
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
286 EUCLID AVE, SUITE #109
San Diego, CA 92114
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 8 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1073997359 (619) 266-1653

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.
98 services98 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.
82 services81 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.
32 services31 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.
19 services19 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92037 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
$140.22 typical visit price
range $62.10 – $184.71
Typical copayment $35.05 (range $15.52 – $46.17)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$76.87 typical visit price
range $20.62 – $151.42
Typical copayment $19.21 (range $5.15 – $37.85)
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.

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 Rachel Thorstenson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rachel Thorstenson is 1699138990. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 4, 2016.

Where is Rachel Thorstenson located?

Rachel Thorstenson practices at 7451 Girard Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037. The listed phone number is (217) 419-0271.

What is Rachel Thorstenson's specialty?

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

Is Rachel Thorstenson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rachel Thorstenson 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 Rachel Thorstenson's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Rachel Thorstenson reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: La Jolla Anesthesia Associates LP (La Jolla, CA) and Southern California Gastroenterology Anesthesia Specia (San Diego, CA). 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 Rachel Thorstenson's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rachel Thorstenson was last updated on April 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.