CRYSTAL BLACKBURN CRNA
NPI 1851042857
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Las Cruces, NM

Active since January 12, 2022Accepts Medicare Assignment
80.06/100
CMS Quality Rating
555 S TELSHOR BLVD STE 100B, LAS CRUCES, NM 88011(435) 232-5911 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 10, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 10, 2023, Jan 12, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Crystal Blackburn Crna NPPES

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

CRYSTAL BLACKBURN CRNA (NPI 1851042857) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Las Cruces, New Mexico, licensed in Texas (1073748) and active in the NPI registry since January 2022. She is a graduate of Other (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1851042857
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameCRYSTAL BLACKBURNCredential: CRNA
Location Address555 S TELSHOR BLVD STE 100BLas Cruces, NM 88011-3644
Mailing Address161 E 200 SRichmond, UT 84333-1614 · (435) 232-5911
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateJanuary 12, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 10, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 10, 2023
✔ NPI 1851042857 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 TX · 1073748
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 ListedRegistered NurseTaxonomy 163W00000X · License 8054927-3102 (UT)
555 S TELSHOR BLVD STE 100B, Las Cruces, NM 88011

Accepted 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

Crystal Blackburn 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 ID4981085388
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240423003326

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Crystal Blackburn reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anesthesiology
914 PINE ST
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 21 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Access
60 EASTER AVENUE
Weaverville, CA 96093
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1407027568 (California)
  • 119 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Access
444 BRUCE ST
Yreka, CA 96097
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1093892275 (California)
  • 64 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.
15 services12 patients
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.
11 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 88011 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
$126.21 typical visit price
range $54.26 – $166.80
Typical copayment $31.55 (range $13.56 – $41.70)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.00 typical visit price
range $17.00 – $135.35
Typical copayment $17.00 (range $4.25 – $33.83)
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.

80.06/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality76.54
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
555 S TELSHOR BLVD STE 100B
LAS CRUCES, NM 88011
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
555 S TELSHOR BLVD STE 100B
LAS CRUCES, NM 88011
Registered Nurse
555 S TELSHOR BLVD STE 100B
LAS CRUCES, NM 88011

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 Crystal Blackburn's NPI number?

The NPI number for Crystal Blackburn is 1851042857. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 12, 2022.

Where is Crystal Blackburn located?

Crystal Blackburn practices at 555 S Telshor Blvd Ste 100B, Las Cruces, NM 88011. The listed phone number is (435) 232-5911.

What is Crystal Blackburn's specialty?

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

Is Crystal Blackburn enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Crystal Blackburn 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 Crystal Blackburn's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Crystal Blackburn reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Parish Anesthesia Of California, A Professional Medical Corporation (Mount Shasta, CA), Mountain Communities Healthcare District (Weaverville, CA) and Siskiyou Hospital, Inc. (Yreka, CA). 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 Crystal Blackburn's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Crystal Blackburn accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc. list Crystal Blackburn 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Crystal Blackburn was last updated on November 10, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.