JAMES CHRISTOPHER MERCER CRNA
NPI 1790870475
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Raleigh, NC

Active since October 04, 2006Accepts Medicare Assignment
3000 NEW BERN AVE, RALEIGH, NC 27610(919) 350-5645 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 8, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About James Christopher Mercer Crna NPPES

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

JAMES CHRISTOPHER MERCER CRNA (NPI 1790870475) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Raleigh, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (166988) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is affiliated with East Cooper Medical Center and is a graduate of Other (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1790870475
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameJAMES CHRISTOPHER MERCERCredential: CRNA
Location Address3000 NEW BERN AVERaleigh, NC 27610-1231
Mailing AddressPo Box 18139Raleigh, NC 27619-8139
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateOctober 4, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 8, 2008
✔ NPI 1790870475 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 NC · 166988
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.
3000 NEW BERN AVE, Raleigh, NC 27610

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid8052645NC
Medicare PIN2611235NC

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

James Christopher Mercer 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 ID547269706
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090211000577

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show James Mercer reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anesthesiology
809 82ND PKWY
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Atlantic Coast Anesthesia Services PC
  • 258 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
2000 HOSPITAL DR
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 38 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 2

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.
16 services15 patients
Anesthesia for extensive surgery on spine 00670
Anesthesia for extensive spine surgery involves medication to block pain and make you unconscious during the procedure. It ensures comfort and prevents movement. Two types may be used: general (you sleep) or regional (numbs a large area). The choice depends on the surgery specifics and your health.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

East Cooper Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Mount Pleasant, SC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number420089
Location2000 Hospital DrMount Pleasant, SC 29464 · Charleston County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27610 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

Hospitalist
3000 NEW BERN AVE
RALEIGH, NC 27610
Social Worker (Clinical)
3000 NEW BERN AVE
RALEIGH, NC 27610
Social Worker (Clinical)
3000 NEW BERN AVE
RALEIGH, NC 27610
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
3000 NEW BERN AVE
RALEIGH, NC 27610
Physician Assistant (Medical)
3000 NEW BERN AVE
RALEIGH, NC 27610
Internal Medicine
3000 NEW BERN AVE
RALEIGH, NC 27610
Speech-Language Pathologist
3000 NEW BERN AVE
RALEIGH, NC 27610
Anesthesiology
3000 NEW BERN AVE
RALEIGH, NC 27610

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 Mercer's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Mercer is 1790870475. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 4, 2006.

Where is James Mercer located?

James Mercer practices at 3000 New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC 27610. The listed phone number is (919) 350-5645.

What is James Mercer's specialty?

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

Is James Mercer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Mercer 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 James Mercer's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Mercer reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Atlantic Coast Anesthesia Services P.C. (Myrtle Beach, SC) and Carolina Wren Anesthesia Services, LLC (Mount Pleasant, SC). 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 James Mercer's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is James Mercer affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Mercer is affiliated with East Cooper Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Mercer was last updated on May 8, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.