1. Home
  2. Directory
  3. Alabama
  4. Killen
  5. Nurse Practitioner
  6. NPI Profile

DEBRA DINGES CRNP
NPI 1740227016
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Killen, AL

Active since June 02, 2006PECOS Enrolled
6459 HIGHWAY 72, KILLEN, AL 35645(256) 272-0275 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 15, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Debra Dinges Crnp NPPES

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

DEBRA DINGES CRNP (NPI 1740227016) is an individual family provider in Killen, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (1035809) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740227016
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameDEBRA DINGESCredential: CRNP
Location Address6459 HIGHWAY 72Killen, AL 35645-8258
Mailing Address735 Jabo DrKillen, AL 35645-8425
Phone(256) 272-0275
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 2, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 15, 2013
✔ NPI 1740227016 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
License✔ Licensed in AL · 1035809
6459 HIGHWAY 72, Killen, AL 35645
Open in Google Maps ↗

Other Identifiers 4

Other51521034AL · Blue Cross Id #
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified051521034AL
Medicare UPINQ04667AL
Medicaid529919990AL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of Tennessee.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Debra Dinges Crnp is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Debra Dinges reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Ecm Health Group LLC
1.2 mi
Rural Health
6459 HIGHWAY 72
Killen, AL 35645
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 209 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1811516925 (615) 920-7000
Northwest Alabama Emergency Medicine LLC
12 mi
Emergency Medicine
1701 VETERANS DR
Florence, AL 35630
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 59 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1639692767 (256) 629-1000
Emergency Services Of Mobile PC
289 mi
Emergency Medicine
5 MOBILE INFIRMARY CIR
Mobile, AL 36607
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 56 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1013269802 (251) 435-2400

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.

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
28 services28 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35645 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
$81.90 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $20.47 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.72 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $23.43 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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 5

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

JANA MARIE BERRY FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
6459 HIGHWAY 72
KILLEN, AL 35645
Lauderdale County (256) 272-0275
DR. ELIZABETH A BUFFLER M.D.
Family Medicine
6459 HIGHWAY 72
KILLEN, AL 35645
Lauderdale County (256) 272-0275
CENTER STAR FAMILY PRACTICE, INC
Family Medicine
6459 HIGHWAY 72
KILLEN, AL 35645
Lauderdale County (256) 272-0275
ECM HEALTH GROUP LLC
Clinic/Center (Rural Health)
6459 HIGHWAY 72
KILLEN, AL 35645
Lauderdale County (615) 920-7000
MELODY LEIGH SMITH CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
6459 HIGHWAY 72
KILLEN, AL 35645
Lauderdale County (256) 272-0275

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 Debra Dinges's NPI number?

The NPI number for Debra Dinges is 1740227016. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 2, 2006.

Where is Debra Dinges located?

Debra Dinges practices at 6459 Highway 72, Killen, AL 35645. The listed phone number is (256) 272-0275.

What is Debra Dinges's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Debra Dinges enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Debra Dinges is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Debra Dinges's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Debra Dinges reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Ecm Health Group LLC (Killen, AL), Northwest Alabama Emergency Medicine LLC (Florence, AL) and Emergency Services Of Mobile PC (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 Debra Dinges's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Debra Dinges accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of Tennessee list Debra Dinges 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 Debra Dinges was last updated on August 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.