LESHONDA E STRICKLAND CRNA
NPI 1871731273
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Meridian, MS

Active since January 23, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
69.83/100
CMS Quality Rating
1001 14TH ST, MERIDIAN, MS 39301(601) 482-9224(601) 482-9223 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 9, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: May 9, 2024, Jan 11, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Leshonda E Strickland Crna NPPES

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

LESHONDA E STRICKLAND CRNA (NPI 1871731273) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Meridian, Mississippi, licensed in Mississippi (R856353) and active in the NPI registry since January 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Mississippi Med Center, and is a graduate of Other (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871731273
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameLESHONDA E STRICKLANDCredential: CRNA
Location Address1001 14TH STMeridian, MS 39301-4458
Mailing AddressPo Box 1413Meridian, MS 39302-1413 · (601) 485-6325 · Fax (601) 485-3061
Fax(601) 482-9223
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateJanuary 23, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateMay 9, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 9, 2024
✔ NPI 1871731273 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 MS · R856353
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.
1001 14TH ST, Meridian, MS 39301

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

Leshonda E Strickland 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 ID6709925068
PECOS Enrollment IDI20091125000352
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging– Durable Medical Equipment– Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

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

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1001 14TH ST
Meridian, MS 39301
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Mississippi enrollment
  • 35 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
163 RIVER OAKS DR
Canton, MS 39046
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Mississippi enrollment
  • 1,932 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
1030 RIVER OAKS DR, RIVER OAKS HEALTH SYSTEM
Jackson, MS 39208
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Mississippi enrollment
  • 154 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.
26 services26 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on eye 00140
Anesthesia for an eye procedure involves administering medication to numb your eye and surrounding area, ensuring you feel no pain during the operation. It can be local (only the eye area) or general (whole body). It's safe and helps make the procedure comfortable.
13 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

University Of Mississippi Med Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Jackson, MS
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number250001
Location2500 N State StJackson, MS 39216 · Hinds County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Merit Health Women's Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Flowood, MS
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number250136
Location1026 River Oaks DriveFlowood, MS 39232 · Rankin County
Birthing friendly

Merit Health River Oaks

Acute Care Hospitals · Flowood, MS
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number250138
Location1030 River Oaks DriveFlowood, MS 39232 · Rankin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 39301 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
$120.41 typical visit price
range $51.65 – $159.18
Typical copayment $30.10 (range $12.91 – $39.79)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$64.96 typical visit price
range $16.15 – $129.61
Typical copayment $16.24 (range $4.03 – $32.40)
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.

69.83/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality56.08
Promoting Interoperability83
Improvement Activities40
Cost48.31

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 15

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

Pain Medicine (Interventional Pain Medicine)
1001 14TH ST
MERIDIAN, MS 39301
Anesthesiology (Pain Medicine)
1001 14TH ST
MERIDIAN, MS 39301
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1001 14TH ST
MERIDIAN, MS 39301
Pain Medicine (Interventional Pain Medicine)
1001 14TH ST
MERIDIAN, MS 39301
Anesthesiology (Pain Medicine)
1001 14TH ST
MERIDIAN, MS 39301
Pain Medicine (Interventional Pain Medicine)
1001 14TH ST
MERIDIAN, MS 39301
Anesthesiology
1001 14TH ST
MERIDIAN, MS 39301
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1001 14TH ST
MERIDIAN, MS 39301

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 Leshonda Strickland's NPI number?

The NPI number for Leshonda Strickland is 1871731273. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 23, 2009.

Where is Leshonda Strickland located?

Leshonda Strickland practices at 1001 14th St, Meridian, MS 39301. The listed phone number is (601) 482-9224.

What is Leshonda Strickland's specialty?

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

Is Leshonda Strickland enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Leshonda Strickland 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 Leshonda Strickland's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Leshonda Strickland reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Sweet Dreams Anesthesia, PLLC (Meridian, MS), State Of Mississippi - University Of Mississippi Medical Center (Canton, MS) and Anesthesia Consultants PA (Jackson, MS). 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 Leshonda Strickland's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Leshonda Strickland accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of Tennessee and 1 other insurer list Leshonda Strickland 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 Leshonda Strickland affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Leshonda Strickland is affiliated with University Of Mississippi Med Center, Merit Health Women's Hospital and Merit Health River Oaks.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Leshonda Strickland was last updated on May 9, 2024. 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.