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MR. JOHN E BUEN CRNA
NPI 1740472281
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in El Paso, TX

Active since August 17, 2007
5005 NORTH PIEDRAS ST., WILLIAM BEAUMONT ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, EL PASO, TX 79920(720) 937-1884 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 14, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

About Mr. John E Buen Crna NPPES

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

MR. JOHN E BUEN CRNA (NPI 1740472281) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in El Paso, Texas, licensed in Washington (ARNP.AP.61583033CRNA) and active in the NPI registry since August 2007.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740472281
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameMR. JOHN E BUENCredential: CRNA
Location Address5005 NORTH PIEDRAS ST., WILLIAM BEAUMONT ARMY MEDICAL CENTEREl Paso, TX 79920-5001
Mailing Address5005 North Piedras St., William Beaumont Army Medical CenterEl Paso, TX 79920-5001 · (720) 937-1884
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateAugust 17, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 14, 2026
NPPES CertifiedOctober 14, 2026
✔ NPI 1740472281 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 WA · ARNP.AP.61583033CRNA✔ Licensed in TX · 075840
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 125736 (CO)
5005 NORTH PIEDRAS ST., El Paso, TX 79920

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Mr. John E Buen Crna is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

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

Ambulatory Surgical
4642 N MESA ST
El Paso, TX 79912
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 409 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
4815 ALAMEDA AVE
El Paso, TX 79905
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 120 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
1500 CITYWEST BLVD, SUITE 300
Houston, TX 77042
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: U S Anesthesia Partners Of Texas, PA
  • 3,804 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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

Nurse Practitioner
5005 NORTH PIEDRAS ST.
EL PASO, TX 79920

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 John Buen's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Buen is 1740472281. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 17, 2007.

Where is John Buen located?

John Buen practices at 5005 North Piedras St. William Beaumont Army Medical Center, El Paso, TX 79920. The listed phone number is (720) 937-1884.

What is John Buen's specialty?

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

Is John Buen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. John Buen is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for John Buen's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), John Buen reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: El Paso County Hospital District (El Paso, TX), Anesthesia Associates Of El Paso PA (El Paso, TX) and U. S. Anesthesia Partners Of Texas, P.A., (Houston, TX). 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 John Buen's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does John Buen accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc. list John Buen 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 John Buen was last updated on October 14, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 30 days 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.