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CHRISTA LAUREN BARNES DNP, CRNA, CPT
NPI 1700332707
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Vestavia, AL

Active since August 30, 2016Accepts Medicare Assignment
3104 BLUE LAKE DR, SUITE 110, VESTAVIA, AL 35243(334) 247-8769(334) 377-4417 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 10, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 10, 2020, Aug 30, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Christa Lauren Barnes Dnp, Crna, Cpt NPPES

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

CHRISTA LAUREN BARNES DNP, CRNA, CPT (NPI 1700332707) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Vestavia, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (1-123386) and active in the NPI registry since August 2016. She is a graduate of Other (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1700332707
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTA LAUREN BARNESCredential: DNP, CRNA, CPT
Location Address3104 BLUE LAKE DR, SUITE 110Vestavia, AL 35243-2345
Mailing Address8950 Pritchett RdGardendale, AL 35071-3254 · (205) 999-8222 · Fax (334) 377-4417
Phone(334) 247-8769
Fax(334) 377-4417
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateAugust 30, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 10, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 10, 2020
✔ NPI 1700332707 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 AL · 1-123386
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.
3104 BLUE LAKE DR, Vestavia, AL 35243
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Christa Lauren Hamrick

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama.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

Christa Lauren Barnes Dnp, Crna, Cpt 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 ID941598049
PECOS Enrollment IDI20161005000971

Medicare Billing Reassignments

5

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

Gastroenterology Associates Of North-Central Alabama Inc
3.4 mi
Specialist
513 BROOKWOOD BLVD, SUITE 401
Birmingham, AL 35209
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 162 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1528080595 (205) 870-0256
Spine Group Alabama, LLC
3.6 mi
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
10 OLD MONTGOMERY HWY STE 200
Birmingham, AL 35209
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 13 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1891276788 (205) 271-6504
Anesthesiologists Associated PC
7.9 mi
Anesthesiology
701 PRINCETON AVE SW
Birmingham, AL 35211
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 690 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1851371850 (205) 783-3144
Blue Lake Health Alabama, LLC
110 mi
Anesthesiology
103 HELTON CT
Florence, AL 35630
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 189 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1376266726 (256) 760-0672
Blue Lake Health Springhill, LLC
206 mi
Anesthesiology
3719 DAUPHIN ST
Mobile, AL 36608
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 92 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1194496216 (251) 344-9630

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 3

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 injection, drainage or aspiration procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance 01938
This procedure involves using anesthesia to numb your lower back for certain procedures like injections, drainage, or aspiration on your spine or spinal cord. Imaging guidance is used to accurately locate the area to be treated, ensuring precision and safety.
35 services35 patients
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.
21 services21 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.
12 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35243 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
$122.31 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $30.57 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.08 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $16.52 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
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 15

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

ERIN PRITCHETT CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
3104 BLUE LAKE DR
VESTAVIA, AL 35243
Jefferson County (205) 863-0961
LACEY DENTON CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
3104 BLUE LAKE DR, SUITE 110
VESTAVIA, AL 35243
Jefferson County (334) 247-8769
MS. MELINDA G HIGGINBOTHAM MS LPC
Counselor (Professional)
3104 BLUE LAKE DR, SUITE 100
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35243
Jefferson County (205) 977-3003
MRS. RACHEL HUGHES DAVIDSON DNP, FNP-BC, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
3104 BLUE LAKE DR, SUITE 110
VESTAVIA, AL 35243
Jefferson County (205) 977-1949
CALEB MCCARLEY WHITSON CRNP
Nurse Practitioner
3104 BLUE LAKE DR, SUITE 110
VESTAVIA, AL 35243
Jefferson County (334) 247-8769
ALLISON LEE BECKWITH CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
3104 BLUE LAKE DR
VESTAVIA, AL 35243
Jefferson County (205) 977-1949
MRS. LEAH BRYANT WALLER LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
3104 BLUE LAKE DR, SUITE 100
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35243
Jefferson County (205) 977-3003
MRS. MELEA CARY STEPHENS LPC
Counselor (Professional)
3104 BLUE LAKE DR, SUITE 100
VESTAVIA, AL 35243
Jefferson County (205) 977-3003

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 Christa Barnes's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christa Barnes is 1700332707. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 30, 2016. The provider is also known as Christa Lauren Hamrick.

Where is Christa Barnes located?

Christa Barnes practices at 3104 Blue Lake Dr Suite 110, Vestavia, AL 35243. The listed phone number is (334) 247-8769.

What is Christa Barnes's specialty?

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

Is Christa Barnes enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christa Barnes 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 Christa Barnes's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christa Barnes reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Gastroenterology Associates Of North-Central Alabama Inc (Birmingham, AL), Spine Group Alabama, LLC (Birmingham, AL), Anesthesiologists Associated PC (Birmingham, AL), Blue Lake Health Alabama, LLC (Florence, AL) and Blue Lake Health Springhill, LLC (Mobile, AL). 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 Christa Barnes's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christa Barnes accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list Christa Barnes 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 Christa Barnes was last updated on December 10, 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.