MELINDA H SANDER CRNA
NPI 1720190135
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Charleston, SC

Active since August 31, 2006Accepts Medicare Assignment
9263 MEDICAL PLAZA DR, STE E, CHARLESTON, SC 29406(843) 572-1228(877) 561-7564 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 1, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Melinda H Sander Crna NPPES

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

MELINDA H SANDER CRNA (NPI 1720190135) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Charleston, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (1489) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. She is affiliated with East Cooper Medical Center and is a graduate of Other (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720190135
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameMELINDA H SANDERCredential: CRNA
Location Address9263 MEDICAL PLAZA DR, STE ECharleston, SC 29406-7112
Mailing Address9263 Medical Plaza Dr, Ste ECharleston, SC 29406-7112 · (843) 572-1228 · Fax (877) 561-7564
Fax(877) 561-7564
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateAugust 31, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 1, 2012
✔ NPI 1720190135 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 SC · 1489
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.
9263 MEDICAL PLAZA DR, Charleston, SC 29406

Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPINQ32886SC
MedicaidAN1194SC

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

Melinda H Sander 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 ID6709851637
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040901001366

Medicare Billing Reassignments

5

Medicare enrollment records show Melinda Sander 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
1235 NEXTON PKWY
Summerville, SC 29486
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 23 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nutrition, Education
2097 HENRY TECKLENBURG DR STE 309W
Charleston, SC 29414
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 375 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
1064 GARDNER ROAD, STE 112
Charleston, SC 29407
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Anesthesia Associates Of Charleston PA
  • 133 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
2000 HOSPITAL DR
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 38 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
809 82ND PKWY
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Atlantic Coast Anesthesia Services PC
  • 258 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

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 extensive surgery on spine 00670
Anesthesia for extensive spine surgery involves medication to block pain and make you unconscious during the procedure. It ensures comfort and prevents movement. Two types may be used: general (you sleep) or regional (numbs a large area). The choice depends on the surgery specifics and your health.
23 services23 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

East Cooper Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Mount Pleasant, SC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number420089
Location2000 Hospital DrMount Pleasant, SC 29464 · Charleston County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29406 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
$124.04 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $31.01 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $16.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
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.

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
9263 MEDICAL PLAZA DR, STE E
CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
9263 MEDICAL PLAZA DR, STE E
CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Anesthesiology
9263 MEDICAL PLAZA DR, STE E
CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Massage Therapist
9263 MEDICAL PLAZA DR, STE D
CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Anesthesiology
9263 MEDICAL PLAZA DR, SUITE E
CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
9263 MEDICAL PLAZA DR, STE E
CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Anesthesiology
9263 MEDICAL PLAZA DR, SUITE E
CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Anesthesiology
9263 MEDICAL PLAZA DR, STE E
CHARLESTON, SC 29406

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 Melinda Sander's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melinda Sander is 1720190135. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 31, 2006.

Where is Melinda Sander located?

Melinda Sander practices at 9263 Medical Plaza Dr Ste E, Charleston, SC 29406. The listed phone number is (843) 572-1228.

What is Melinda Sander's specialty?

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

Is Melinda Sander enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melinda Sander 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 Melinda Sander's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melinda Sander reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: North Charleston Sedation Associates, LLC (Summerville, SC), Bon Secours St. Francis Xavier Hospital, Inc. (Charleston, SC), Anesthesia Associates Of Charleston, P.A. (Charleston, SC), Carolina Wren Anesthesia Services, LLC (Mount Pleasant, SC) and Atlantic Coast Anesthesia Services P.C. (Myrtle Beach, SC). 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 Melinda Sander's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Melinda Sander affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melinda Sander is affiliated with East Cooper Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melinda Sander was last updated on June 1, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.