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MR. JAMES EARL BROOKS CRNA
NPI 1730115411
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Lake Charles, LA

Active since June 24, 2006Accepts Medicare Assignment
424 W MCNEESE ST, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605(337) 478-0511(337) 478-5644 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 12, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Mr. James Earl Brooks Crna NPPES

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

MR. JAMES EARL BROOKS CRNA (NPI 1730115411) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Lake Charles, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (04168) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is affiliated with Christus Ochsner St Patrick Hospital and is a graduate of Other (2002).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1730115411
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameMR. JAMES EARL BROOKSCredential: CRNA
Location Address424 W MCNEESE STLake Charles, LA 70605-5547
Mailing Address424 W Mcneese StLake Charles, LA 70605-5547 · (337) 478-0511 · Fax (337) 478-5644
Phone(337) 478-0511
Fax(337) 478-5644
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2002
Enumeration DateJune 24, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 12, 2016
✔ NPI 1730115411 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in LA · 04168✔ Licensed in TX · 706014
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.
Also ListedRegistered NurseTaxonomy 163W00000X · License 089996 (LA)
424 W MCNEESE ST, Lake Charles, LA 70605
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified4C673LA
Medicaid1156434LA
OtherP00361767LA · Railroad Medicare Pin

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include HMO Louisiana.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mr. James Earl Brooks 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 ID648179259
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040102000514

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 7

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 nerve block and injection procedure, prone position 01992
Anesthesia for nerve block and injection is a procedure to numb specific areas, reducing pain. You'll be positioned face-down (prone) for optimal access to the treatment area. The anesthetic is injected near the nerve, blocking pain signals to the brain.
21 services21 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.
18 services18 patients
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.
16 services16 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.
15 services15 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.
12 services12 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.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Christus Ochsner St Patrick Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lake Charles, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190027
Location524 Dr Michael Debakey DriveLake Charles, LA 70601 · Calcasieu County
Emergency services

Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lake Charles, LA
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190201
Location4200 Nelson RoadLake Charles, LA 70605 · Calcasieu County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70605 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
$124.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $31.15 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.06 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $16.76 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
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.

JOHN BRADFORD CARLIN MD
Anesthesiology
424 W MCNEESE ST
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605
Calcasieu Parish (337) 478-0511
RUSSELL A GUIDRY CRNA
Anesthesiology
424 W MCNEESE ST
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605
Calcasieu Parish (337) 478-0511
NATHANIEL J DENNIS CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
424 W MCNEESE ST, SUITE L
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605
Calcasieu Parish (337) 478-0511
DR. ANTHONY J. CUTRERA CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
424 W MCNEESE ST
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605
Calcasieu Parish (337) 478-0511
JASON PAUL BREAUX C.R.N.A.
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
424 W MCNEESE ST
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605
Calcasieu Parish (337) 478-0511
MYRA CLAVIER WISE MD
Anesthesiology
424 W MCNEESE ST
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605
Calcasieu Parish (337) 478-0511
STEPHEN JOSEPH DARBONNE CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
424 W MCNEESE ST
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605
Calcasieu Parish (337) 478-0511
MICHAEL D FORD CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
424 W MCNEESE ST
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605
Calcasieu Parish (337) 478-0511

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 James Brooks's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Brooks is 1730115411. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 24, 2006.

Where is James Brooks located?

James Brooks practices at 424 W Mcneese St, Lake Charles, LA 70605. The listed phone number is (337) 478-0511.

What is James Brooks's specialty?

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

Is James Brooks enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Brooks 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.

What insurance does James Brooks accept?

Health plans from HMO Louisiana list James Brooks 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 James Brooks affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Brooks is affiliated with Christus Ochsner St Patrick Hospital and Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Brooks was last updated on October 12, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.