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JEFFREY S DIRST CRNA
NPI 1700804598
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Lake Forest, IL

Active since July 18, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
94.1/100
CMS Quality Rating
1000 N WESTMORELAND RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045(847) 234-5600(847) 535-7884 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 22, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Jeffrey S Dirst Crna NPPES

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

JEFFREY S DIRST CRNA (NPI 1700804598) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Lake Forest, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (209004596) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2002).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1700804598
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameJEFFREY S DIRSTCredential: CRNA
Location Address1000 N WESTMORELAND RDLake Forest, IL 60045-1658
Mailing Address1000 N Westmoreland RdLake Forest, IL 60045-1658 · (847) 234-5600 · Fax (847) 535-7884
Phone(847) 234-5600
Fax(847) 535-7884
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2002
Enumeration DateJuly 18, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 22, 2020
NPPES CertifiedApril 22, 2020
✔ NPI 1700804598 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 IL · 209004596
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.
1000 N WESTMORELAND RD, Lake Forest, IL 60045
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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

Jeffrey S Dirst 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 ID7517091440
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100814000110
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

5

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

Aspen Anesthesia, PC
17 mi
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
22285 N PEPPER RD
Lake Barrington, IL 60010
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 17 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1225044043 (630) 472-8822
Polykarpos Anesthesia LLC
19 mi
Anesthesiology
8400 LAKEVIEW PKWY STE 800
Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 16 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1154850972 (705) 275-7799
Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation
25 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
Midwest Anesthesia Partners, LLC
25 mi
Anesthesiology
2900 N LAKE SHORE DR
Chicago, IL 60657
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 385 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1255380184 (773) 388-5700
Illinois Gastroenterology Group, LLC
28 mi
Gastroenterology
745 FLETCHER DRIVE
Elgin, IL 60123
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 235 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1316277817 (847) 888-1300

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 procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402
Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.
23 services22 patients
Anesthesia for total hip replacement 01214
Anesthesia for total hip replacement is a medical service where medication is given to eliminate pain during surgery. Two types are commonly used: general anesthesia, making you unconscious, or spinal anesthesia, numbing the lower body. The choice depends on your health and your doctor's recommendation.
14 services14 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.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lake Forest, IL
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number140130
Location1000 N Westmoreland RoadLake Forest, IL 60045 · Lake County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60045 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
$137.43 typical visit price
range $59.81 – $181.38
Typical copayment $34.35 (range $14.95 – $45.34)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$74.38 typical visit price
range $19.15 – $147.12
Typical copayment $18.59 (range $4.78 – $36.78)
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.

94.1/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality82.59
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

CONSOLIDATED PATHOLOGY CONSULTANTS SC
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1000 N WESTMORELAND RD
LAKE FOREST, IL 60045
Lake County (847) 996-1030
JENNIFER M NGUYEN MD
Hospitalist
1000 N WESTMORELAND RD
LAKE FOREST, IL 60045
Lake County (847) 234-5600
CAROLINE LANG OVERMAN PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
1000 N WESTMORELAND RD
LAKE FOREST, IL 60045
Lake County (847) 535-6430
CASEY DUGAN PA-C
Physician Assistant
1000 N WESTMORELAND RD
LAKE FOREST, IL 60045
Lake County (847) 582-2134
MRS. TAYLOR MORGAN SARES PA-C
Physician Assistant
1000 N WESTMORELAND RD
LAKE FOREST, IL 60045
Lake County (847) 535-8500
DR. POOJA NAYAK MD
Hospitalist
1000 N WESTMORELAND RD
LAKE FOREST, IL 60045
Lake County (847) 234-5600
ANDREW MIN JUN CHOI MD
Hospitalist
1000 N WESTMORELAND RD
LAKE FOREST, IL 60045
Lake County (847) 234-5600
IRENE ZHU PA-C
Physician Assistant
1000 N WESTMORELAND RD
LAKE FOREST, IL 60045
Lake County (847) 535-7058

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 Jeffrey Dirst's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jeffrey Dirst is 1700804598. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 18, 2006.

Where is Jeffrey Dirst located?

Jeffrey Dirst practices at 1000 N Westmoreland Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045. The listed phone number is (847) 234-5600.

What is Jeffrey Dirst's specialty?

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

Is Jeffrey Dirst enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jeffrey Dirst 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 Jeffrey Dirst's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Jeffrey Dirst reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Aspen Anesthesia, PC (Lake Barrington, IL), Polykarpos Anesthesia LLC (Pleasant Prairie, WI), Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation (Carol Stream, IL), Midwest Anesthesia Partners, LLC (Chicago, IL) and Illinois Gastroenterology Group, LLC (Elgin, IL). 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 Jeffrey Dirst's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Jeffrey Dirst affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Jeffrey Dirst is affiliated with Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jeffrey Dirst was last updated on April 22, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.