BRET ALLEN WATERS CRNA
NPI 1740415074
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Biloxi, MS

Active since May 15, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
301 FISHER ST, BILOXI, MS 39534(228) 376-6017 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 15, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Bret Allen Waters Crna NPPES

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

BRET ALLEN WATERS CRNA (NPI 1740415074) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Biloxi, Mississippi, licensed in Mississippi (R864600) and active in the NPI registry since May 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Hospital At Gulfport, and is a graduate of Other (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740415074
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameBRET ALLEN WATERSCredential: CRNA
Location Address301 FISHER STBiloxi, MS 39534-2508
Mailing Address624 Power CirBiloxi, MS 39531-2540 · (228) 207-2247
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateMay 15, 2009
✔ NPI 1740415074 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 MS · R864600
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.
301 FISHER ST, Biloxi, MS 39534

Accepted 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

Bret Allen Waters 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 ID6305983263
PECOS Enrollment IDI20091026000303
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

6

Medicare enrollment records show Bret Waters reassigns Medicare billing to 6 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Family Medicine
1756 POPPS FERRY RD STE A
Biloxi, MS 39532
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Mississippi enrollment
  • 731 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
3109 BIENVILLE BLVD
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Mississippi enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1740918937 (Mississippi)
  • 450 clinicians in this Medicare group
Multi-Specialty
15190 COMMUNITY RD
Gulfport, MS 39503
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Mississippi enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1780312504 (Mississippi)
  • 298 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
3017 13TH ST
Gulfport, MS 39501
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Mississippi enrollment
  • 11 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
4500 13TH ST
Gulfport, MS 39501
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Mississippi enrollment
  • 76 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
12504 WINDANCE DR
Gulfport, MS 39503
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Mississippi enrollment
  • 17 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 4

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.
34 services31 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.
25 services25 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.
15 services15 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.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Memorial Hospital At Gulfport

Acute Care Hospitals · Gulfport, MS
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number250019
Location4500 13th StreetGulfport, MS 39502 · Harrison County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 39534 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
$120.41 typical visit price
range $51.65 – $159.18
Typical copayment $30.10 (range $12.91 – $39.79)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$64.96 typical visit price
range $16.15 – $129.61
Typical copayment $16.24 (range $4.03 – $32.40)
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.

Pharmacist (Oncology)
301 FISHER ST, KEESLER AFB
KEESLER AFB, MS 39534
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
301 FISHER ST
BILOXI, MS 39534
Military Health Care Provider
301 FISHER ST
BILOXI, MS 39534
Dentist (General Practice)
301 FISHER ST
KEESLER AFB, MS 39534
Surgery
301 FISHER ST
KEESLER AFB, MS 39534
Physical Therapist
301 FISHER ST
BILOXI, MS 39534
Internal Medicine
301 FISHER ST
BILOXI, MS 39534
Obstetrics & Gynecology
301 FISHER ST
KEESLER AFB, MS 39534

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 Bret Waters's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bret Waters is 1740415074. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 15, 2009.

Where is Bret Waters located?

Bret Waters practices at 301 Fisher St, Biloxi, MS 39534. The listed phone number is (228) 376-6017.

What is Bret Waters's specialty?

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

Is Bret Waters enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Bret Waters 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 Bret Waters's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Bret Waters reassigns Medicare benefits to 6 organizations: Memorial Hospital At Gulfport (Biloxi, MS), Singing River Health System (Ocean Springs, MS), Singing River Gulfport (Gulfport, MS), Coastal Anesthesia Service PA (Gulfport, MS), Etas, PLLC (Gulfport, MS) and 1 more organization, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Bret Waters's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Bret Waters accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of Tennessee and 1 other insurer list Bret Waters 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 Bret Waters affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Bret Waters is affiliated with Memorial Hospital At Gulfport.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Bret Waters was last updated on May 15, 2009. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.