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MS. GRETCHEN LYNN NICHOLSON CRNA
NPI 1841384344
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Mountain Home, AR

Active since October 02, 2006Accepts Medicare Assignment
624 HOSPITAL DR DEPT 4610, MOUNTAIN HOME, AR 72653(870) 508-1000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 1, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Ms. Gretchen Lynn Nicholson Crna NPPES

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

MS. GRETCHEN LYNN NICHOLSON CRNA (NPI 1841384344) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Mountain Home, Arkansas, licensed in Oklahoma (R0082487) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. She is affiliated with Carolinas Medical Center-northeast and is a graduate of Other (2003).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1841384344
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameMS. GRETCHEN LYNN NICHOLSONCredential: CRNA
Location Address624 HOSPITAL DR DEPT 4610Mountain Home, AR 72653-2955
Mailing AddressPo Box 2336Mountain Home, AR 72654-2336 · (870) 424-7070 · Fax (870) 424-6616
Phone(870) 508-1000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2003
Enumeration DateOctober 2, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 1, 2020
NPPES CertifiedJuly 1, 2020
✔ NPI 1841384344 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 OK · R0082487
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.
624 HOSPITAL DR DEPT 4610, Mountain Home, AR 72653
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid200068790AOK

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Cigna Healthcare, Health Advantage and more.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

Ms. Gretchen Lynn Nicholson 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 ID3375588429
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200702001221, I20260127003291

Medicare Billing Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Gretchen Nicholson reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Baxter County Regional Hospital Inc
Same address
Anesthesiology
624 HOSPITAL DR
Mountain Home, AR 72653
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 88 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1114178753 (870) 508-1000
Premier Anesthesia Of Arkansas Professional Corporation
100 mi
Anesthesiology
3215 N NORTHHILLS BLVD
Fayetteville, AR 72703
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 185 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1932519485 (404) 941-1210
Arkansas Anesthesia Associates, PLLC.
122 mi
Anesthesiology
1 MEDICAL PARK DR
Benton, AR 72015
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 182 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1497023360 (501) 771-4693
Chs Anesthesia Services Group Inc
658 mi
Anesthesiology
8800 N TRYON ST
Charlotte, NC 28262
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 1,212 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1346649415 (704) 863-6000

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 6

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.
33 services33 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.
29 services29 patients
Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812
Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.
18 services18 patients
Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402
Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.
15 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.
12 services12 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.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Carolinas Medical Center-Northeast

Acute Care Hospitals · Concord, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number340001
Location920 Church St NConcord, NC 28025 · Cabarrus County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 72653 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
$119.36 typical visit price
range $51.36 – $157.74
Typical copayment $29.84 (range $12.84 – $39.43)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$64.56 typical visit price
range $16.16 – $128.77
Typical copayment $16.14 (range $4.04 – $32.19)
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.

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 Gretchen Nicholson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gretchen Nicholson is 1841384344. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 2, 2006.

Where is Gretchen Nicholson located?

Gretchen Nicholson practices at 624 Hospital Dr Dept 4610, Mountain Home, AR 72653. The listed phone number is (870) 508-1000.

What is Gretchen Nicholson's specialty?

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

Is Gretchen Nicholson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gretchen Nicholson 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 Gretchen Nicholson's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Gretchen Nicholson reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Baxter County Regional Hospital Inc (Mountain Home, AR), Premier Anesthesia Of Arkansas Professional Corporation (Fayetteville, AR), Arkansas Anesthesia Associates, PLLC. (Benton, AR) and Chs Anesthesia Services Group Inc (Charlotte, NC). 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 Gretchen Nicholson's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Gretchen Nicholson accept?

Health plans from Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Cigna Healthcare, Health Advantage, Mending Health and Octave list Gretchen Nicholson 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 Gretchen Nicholson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Gretchen Nicholson is affiliated with Carolinas Medical Center-Northeast.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Gretchen Nicholson was last updated on July 1, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.