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KRISTEN PRAESEL LANG CRNA
NPI 1831249721
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Baltimore, MD

Active since January 11, 2007Accepts Medicare Assignment
74.39/100
CMS Quality Rating
600 N WOLFE ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21287(410) 502-2762 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 16, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 16, 2026, Jul 21, 2022, Jun 12, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Kristen Praesel Lang Crna NPPES

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

KRISTEN PRAESEL LANG CRNA (NPI 1831249721) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Baltimore, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (R195501) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. She is affiliated with Meritus Medical Center and is a graduate of Other (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1831249721
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameKRISTEN PRAESEL LANGCredential: CRNA
Location Address600 N WOLFE STBaltimore, MD 21287-0005
Mailing Address600 N Wolfe StBaltimore, MD 21287-0005 · (410) 502-2762
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateJanuary 11, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 16, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 16, 2026
✔ NPI 1831249721 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
License✔ Licensed in MD · R195501
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 ListedNurse Practitioner · FamilyTaxonomy 363LF0000X · License F04260074 (MD)
600 N WOLFE ST, Baltimore, MD 21287

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Kristen L Praesel

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

Kristen Praesel Lang 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 ID5698776953
PECOS Enrollment IDI20111010000345

Medicare Billing Reassignments

5

Medicare enrollment records show Kristen Lang reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Orthopaedic Surgery
600 N WOLFE ST
Baltimore, MD 21287
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Maryland enrollment
  • 4,483 clinicians in this Medicare group
Vascular Surgery
7801 YORK ROAD, SUITE 240
Towson, MD 21286
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Maryland enrollment
  • 4 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
9841 BROKEN LAND PKWY STE 310
Columbia, MD 21046
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, District of Columbia and Maryland enrollments
  • 717 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
165 THOMAS JOHNSON DR, SUITE B/C
Frederick, MD 21702
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Maryland enrollment
  • 12 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
13121 BROOKLANE DR
Hagerstown, MD 21742
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Maryland enrollment
  • 311 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 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.
43 services43 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.
30 services29 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Meritus Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hagerstown, MD
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number210001
Location11116 Medical Campus RoadHagerstown, MD 21742 · Washington County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 21287 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
$139.05 typical visit price
range $60.73 – $183.44
Typical copayment $34.76 (range $15.18 – $45.86)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$75.47 typical visit price
range $19.60 – $149.17
Typical copayment $18.86 (range $4.90 – $37.29)
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.

74.39/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality64.71
Promoting Interoperability97
Improvement Activities40
Cost52.43

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.

Physician Assistant (Medical)
600 N WOLFE ST, NELSON 2-133
BALTIMORE, MD 21287
Physician Assistant
600 N WOLFE ST, MARBURG B-186
BALTIMORE, MD 21287
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
600 N WOLFE ST
BALTIMORE, MD 21287
Dental Hygienist
600 N WOLFE ST, BLALOCK 266
BALTIMORE, MD 21287
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
600 N WOLFE ST
BALTIMORE, MD 21287
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
600 N WOLFE ST
BALTIMORE, MD 21287
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
600 N WOLFE ST
BALTIMORE, MD 21287
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
600 N WOLFE ST
BALTIMORE, MD 21287

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 Kristen Lang's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kristen Lang is 1831249721. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 11, 2007. The provider is also known as Kristen L Praesel.

Where is Kristen Lang located?

Kristen Lang practices at 600 N Wolfe St, Baltimore, MD 21287. The listed phone number is (410) 502-2762.

What is Kristen Lang's specialty?

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

Is Kristen Lang enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kristen Lang 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 Kristen Lang's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kristen Lang reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD), Premier Vascular Center Of Maryland LLC (Towson, MD), First Colonies Anesthesia Associates, LLC (Columbia, MD), Metro Maryland Anesthesia LLC (Frederick, MD) and Meritus Medical Center Inc (Hagerstown, MD). 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 Kristen Lang's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Kristen Lang affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kristen Lang is affiliated with Meritus Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kristen Lang was last updated on October 16, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 24 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.