KAREN B. STEELE CRNA
NPI 1760442727
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Columbia, SC

Active since March 24, 2006Accepts Medicare Assignment
0/100
CMS Quality Rating
2435 FOREST DRIVE, COLUMBIA, SC 29204(803) 454-2613(803) 765-1732 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 24, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Karen B. Steele Crna NPPES

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

KAREN B. STEELE CRNA (NPI 1760442727) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Columbia, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (1063) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. She is a graduate of Other (1979).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1760442727
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameKAREN B. STEELECredential: CRNA
Location Address2435 FOREST DRIVEColumbia, SC 29204
Mailing AddressPo Box 1467Columbia, SC 29202 · (803) 454-2613 · Fax (803) 765-1732
Fax(803) 765-1732
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1979
Enumeration DateMarch 24, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 24, 2007
NPI 1760442727 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 · 1063
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.

2435 FOREST DRIVE, Columbia, SC 29204

Other Identifiers 1

MedicaidAN0830SC

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Karen B. Steele 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 ID4183660582
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050707000748

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 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.
581 services530 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on eye 00140
Anesthesia for an eye procedure involves administering medication to numb your eye and surrounding area, ensuring you feel no pain during the operation. It can be local (only the eye area) or general (whole body). It's safe and helps make the procedure comfortable.
43 services37 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on eye for corneal transplant 00144
Anesthesia for a corneal transplant numbs your eye to prevent discomfort during the procedure. It can be local (only affecting the eye area) or general (you're asleep). The choice depends on your overall health and the surgeon's recommendation. It's safe and monitored by a specialist.
14 services14 patients
Anesthesia for retinal surgery 00145
Anesthesia for retinal surgery involves using medications to numb your eye and surrounding area. This prevents pain and discomfort during the procedure. You may also receive medication to help you relax. The anesthesia can be local (just your eye) or general (you're asleep).
12 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29204 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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

0/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality0
Improvement Activities0

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 14

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

Emergency Medicine
2435 FOREST DRIVE
COLUMBIA, SC 29204
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2435 FOREST DRIVE
COLUMBIA, SC 29204
Anesthesiology
2435 FOREST DRIVE
COLUMBIA, SC 29204
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2435 FOREST DRIVE
COLUMBIA, SC 29204
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2435 FOREST DRIVE
COLUMBIA, SC 29204
Emergency Medicine
2435 FOREST DRIVE
COLUMBIA, SC 29204
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2435 FOREST DRIVE
COLUMBIA, SC 29204
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2435 FOREST DRIVE
COLUMBIA, SC 29204

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 Karen Steele's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Steele is 1760442727. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 24, 2006.

Where is Karen Steele located?

Karen Steele practices at 2435 Forest Drive, Columbia, SC 29204. The listed phone number is (803) 454-2613.

What is Karen Steele's specialty?

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

Is Karen Steele enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karen Steele 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karen Steele was last updated on September 24, 2007. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.