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KAREN A FLISS CRNA
NPI 1801842786
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Lakeland, FL

Active since May 25, 2006Accepts Medicare Assignment
76.41/100
CMS Quality Rating
1600 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD, LAKELAND, FL 33805(863) 680-7000(866) 264-8519 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 15, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Karen A Fliss Crna NPPES

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

KAREN A FLISS CRNA (NPI 1801842786) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Lakeland, Florida, licensed in Florida (ARNP9415650) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. She is affiliated with Lakeland Regional Medical Center and is a graduate of Other (2003).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1801842786
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameKAREN A FLISSCredential: CRNA
Location Address1600 LAKELAND HILLS BLVDLakeland, FL 33805-3019
Mailing AddressPo Box 95004Lakeland, FL 33804-5004 · (863) 680-7206 · Fax (866) 264-8519
Phone(863) 680-7000
Fax(866) 264-8519
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2003
Enumeration DateMay 25, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 15, 2016
✔ NPI 1801842786 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 FL · ARNP9415650
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.
1600 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD, Lakeland, FL 33805
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include AmeriHealth Caritas Next.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

Karen A Fliss 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 ID9032009766
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160928000146

Medicare Billing Reassignments

6

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

Watson Clinic LLP
Same address
Internal Medicine
1600 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD
Lakeland, FL 33805
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 417 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1316940695 (863) 680-7000
Fpra Anesthesia Services LLC
51 mi
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1693 LEE RD, SUITE A
Winter Park, FL 32789
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 63 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1952756728 (407) 287-4300
Mnh Gi Anesthesia & Pain Management LLC
53 mi
Pain Medicine
1101 N MAITLAND AVE
Maitland, FL 32751
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 31 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1033436613 (407) 644-4222
Amsurg Altamonte Springs Anesthesia, LLC
54 mi
Anesthesiology
623 MAITLAND AVE, SUITE 1100
Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 35 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1306187513 (407) 478-0871
Anesthesia Dynamics LLC
54 mi
Anesthesiology
206 2ND ST E
Bradenton, FL 34208
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 1,887 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1073001012 (888) 851-4642
Tenet Florida Physician Services LLC
149 mi
Surgery
1411 N FLAGLER DR STE 8000
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 528 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1659417467 (561) 650-6231

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 3

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 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.
61 services61 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.
40 services39 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.
26 services26 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Lakeland Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Lakeland, FL
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100157
Location1324 Lakeland Hills BlvdLakeland, FL 33805 · Polk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33805 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
$130.04 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $32.51 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$70.04 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $17.51 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
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.

76.41/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality61.87
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost59.5

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.

DAWN M PALASZEWSKI M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1600 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD
LAKELAND, FL 33805
Polk County (863) 680-7000
DR. JULIA MCNEICE DO
Internal Medicine
1600 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD
LAKELAND, FL 33805
Polk County (863) 680-7190
CHEZA MARIE WILKINSON APRN
Nurse Practitioner
1600 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD
LAKELAND, FL 33805
Polk County (863) 680-7490
FRANCES MARIE HARRIS MD
Anesthesiology
1600 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD
LAKELAND, FL 33805
Polk County (863) 680-7000
ROBERT H BEVIS MD
Internal Medicine
1600 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD
LAKELAND, FL 33805
Polk County (863) 680-7190
DANTON MANABAT SUN MD
Family Medicine
1600 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD
LAKELAND, FL 33805
Polk County (863) 680-7190
DR. LILLIAM S. CHIQUES-COLON MD
Internal Medicine
1600 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD
LAKELAND, FL 33805
Polk County (863) 680-7190
ANNA M DE LA TORRE CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1600 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD
LAKELAND, FL 33805
Polk County (863) 680-7000

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 Fliss's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Fliss is 1801842786. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 25, 2006.

Where is Karen Fliss located?

Karen Fliss practices at 1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805. The listed phone number is (863) 680-7000.

What is Karen Fliss's specialty?

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

Is Karen Fliss enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karen Fliss 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 Karen Fliss's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Karen Fliss reassigns Medicare benefits to 6 organizations: Watson Clinic LLP (Lakeland, FL), Fpra Anesthesia Services LLC (Winter Park, FL), Mnh Gi Anesthesia & Pain Management LLC (Maitland, FL), Amsurg Altamonte Springs Anesthesia, LLC (Altamonte Springs, FL), Anesthesia Dynamics LLC (Bradenton, FL) 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 Karen Fliss's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Karen Fliss accept?

Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next list Karen Fliss 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 Karen Fliss affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Karen Fliss is affiliated with Lakeland Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karen Fliss was last updated on August 15, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.