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DR. KURT S BRIESACHER M.D.
NPI 1710995352
Anesthesiology in Atlanta, GA

Active since August 03, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
85.31/100
CMS Quality Rating
5665 PEACHTREE DUNWOODY RD NE, ATLANTA, GA 30342(404) 851-7324(404) 843-2627 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 15, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Dr. Kurt S Briesacher M.d. NPPES

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

DR. KURT S BRIESACHER M.D. (NPI 1710995352) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Atlanta, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (048489) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Saint Joseph's Hospital Of Atlanta, Inc, and is a graduate of University Of Florida College Of Medicine (1990).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1710995352
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KURT S BRIESACHERCredential: M.D.
Location Address5665 PEACHTREE DUNWOODY RD NEAtlanta, GA 30342-1701
Mailing Address5671 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd Ne, Suite 530Atlanta, GA 30342-5000 · (404) 257-1415 · Fax (404) 851-1649
Phone(404) 851-7324
Fax(404) 843-2627
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Florida College Of MedicineGraduated 1990
Enumeration DateAugust 3, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 15, 2013
✔ NPI 1710995352 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in GA · 048489
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
5665 PEACHTREE DUNWOODY RD NE, Atlanta, GA 30342
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Other Identifiers 5

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified05BDHFQGA · Medicare Provider Number
Medicaid000827307HGA
Medicare UPING91582GA
Medicare PIN202I056611GA
Medicaid00827307BGA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Health.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

Dr. Kurt S Briesacher M.d. 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 ID3375675853
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100719000809
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

3

Medicare enrollment records show Kurt Briesacher reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Physician Specialists In Anesthesia, P.C.
Same address
Anesthesiology
5665 PEACHTREE DUNWOODY RD NE
Atlanta, GA 30342
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 179 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1316968662 (404) 851-7324
The Emory Clinic Inc
8.3 mi
Internal Medicine
1365 CLIFTON RD NE
Atlanta, GA 30322
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 4,840 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1396798229 (404) 778-2144
Emory Specialty Associates, LLC
72 mi
Anesthesiology
303 SMITH ST
Lagrange, GA 30240
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 1,506 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1407864168 (404) 778-4888

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 11

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.

Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) 36556
This procedure involves placing a thin tube into a large vein, usually in the neck or chest, to administer medication or fluids. It's done under local anesthesia to minimize discomfort. It's a standard, safe procedure for individuals aged 5 and above.
19 services13 patients
Insertion of tube in pulmonary artery for monitoring 93503
This procedure involves placing a tube into your pulmonary artery, which is a blood vessel in your lungs. The tube helps monitor heart function and blood flow, providing vital information for your treatment. It's typically done under local anesthesia to minimize discomfort.
18 services11 patients
Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity 00537
Anesthesia for a procedure to assess heart electrical activity helps ensure comfort and relaxation. It involves administering medication that either numbs a specific area or makes you sleep temporarily. This allows doctors to safely examine your heart's electrical signals without causing discomfort.
15 services15 patients
Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 36620
This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.
15 services13 patients
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 64447
This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into a nerve in your thigh. It's done to alleviate pain or inflammation. A needle will be carefully positioned near the nerve, and the medicine will be administered.
15 services15 patients
Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers 93320
An ultrasound of your heart, also known as an echocardiogram, is a test that uses sound waves to create detailed images of your heart. It helps doctors check the health of your heart's chambers, valves, and blood flow.
15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Saint Joseph's Hospital Of Atlanta, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Atlanta, GA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number110082
Location5665 Peachtree Dunwoody RoadAtlanta, GA 30342 · Fulton County
Emergency services

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.

85.31/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality82.72
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.

DR. JOHN J BYRNE M.D.
Anesthesiology
5665 PEACHTREE DUNWOODY RD NE
ATLANTA, GA 30342
Fulton County (404) 851-7324
SUSAN LASSIG CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
5665 PEACHTREE DUNWOODY RD NE
ATLANTA, GA 30342
Fulton County (404) 851-7324
RHEA SUMPTER AA
Anesthesiologist Assistant
5665 PEACHTREE DUNWOODY RD NE
ATLANTA, GA 30342
Fulton County (404) 851-7324
MEGHAN EDWARDS AA
Anesthesiologist Assistant
5665 PEACHTREE DUNWOODY RD NE
ATLANTA, GA 30342
Fulton County (404) 851-7324
KATHI R BYRNE CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
5665 PEACHTREE DUNWOODY RD NE
ATLANTA, GA 30342
Fulton County (404) 851-7324
ANDREA MURRAY CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
5665 PEACHTREE DUNWOODY RD NE
ATLANTA, GA 30342
Fulton County (404) 851-7324
PEACHTREE CARDIOVASCULAR SURGEONS AT SAINT JOSEPH'S LLC
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
5665 PEACHTREE DUNWOODY RD NE, SUITE 200
ATLANTA, GA 30342
Fulton County (404) 252-6104
EMERGENCY CARE OF ATLANTA INC
Emergency Medicine
5665 PEACHTREE DUNWOODY RD NE, ST JOSEPHS HOSPITAL OF ATLANTA
ATLANTA, GA 30342
Fulton County (404) 851-7294

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 Kurt Briesacher's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kurt Briesacher is 1710995352. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 3, 2006.

Where is Kurt Briesacher located?

Kurt Briesacher practices at 5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30342. The listed phone number is (404) 851-7324.

What is Kurt Briesacher's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Kurt Briesacher enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kurt Briesacher 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 Kurt Briesacher's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kurt Briesacher reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Physician Specialists In Anesthesia, P.C. (Atlanta, GA), The Emory Clinic Inc (Atlanta, GA) and Emory Specialty Associates, LLC (Lagrange, GA). 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 Kurt Briesacher's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kurt Briesacher accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health list Kurt Briesacher 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 Kurt Briesacher affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kurt Briesacher is affiliated with Saint Joseph's Hospital Of Atlanta, Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kurt Briesacher was last updated on May 15, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.