GARY A BLINN CRNA
NPI 1891861704
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Chattanooga, TN

Active since November 24, 2006Accepts Medicare Assignment
975 E THIRD ST, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403(423) 778-7806(423) 778-2360 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 20, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Gary A Blinn Crna NPPES

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

GARY A BLINN CRNA (NPI 1891861704) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (APN08976) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. He is a graduate of Other (1983).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1891861704
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameGARY A BLINNCredential: CRNA
Location Address975 E THIRD STChattanooga, TN 37403-2147
Mailing AddressPo Box 11225Chattanooga, TN 37401-2225 · (423) 892-5602 · Fax (423) 892-5838
Fax(423) 778-2360
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1983
Enumeration DateNovember 24, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 20, 2010
✔ NPI 1891861704 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 TN · APN08976
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 RN46237 (TN)
975 E THIRD ST, Chattanooga, TN 37403

Other Identifiers 8

Medicaid8052354NC
Medicaid3604262TN
Other430030816TN · Railroad Medicare
Other3049757TN · Blue Cross Blue Shield Tn
Medicaid000580566AGA
Medicare PIN3604262TN
Medicaid009709980AL
OtherN366445GA · Wellcare (ga Medicaid)

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

Gary A Blinn 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 ID7012181845
PECOS Enrollment IDI20111114000247

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Gary Blinn reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anesthesiology
975 E 3RD ST
Chattanooga, TN 37403
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 135 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1304 MCCALLIE AVE
Chattanooga, TN 37404
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 4 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

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 x-ray or radiation therapy 01922
Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep during the procedure. It's used to ensure comfort, minimize movement, and reduce anxiety. The type of anesthesia used depends on the procedure and patient's health.
14 services13 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37403 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
$121.80 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $30.45 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.01 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $16.50 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
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.

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.

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
975 E THIRD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
975 E THIRD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
975 E THIRD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
975 E THIRD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
975 E THIRD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Anesthesiology
975 E THIRD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Anesthesiology
975 E THIRD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
975 E THIRD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403

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 Gary Blinn's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gary Blinn is 1891861704. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 24, 2006.

Where is Gary Blinn located?

Gary Blinn practices at 975 E Third St, Chattanooga, TN 37403. The listed phone number is (423) 778-7806.

What is Gary Blinn's specialty?

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

Is Gary Blinn enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gary Blinn 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 Gary Blinn's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Gary Blinn reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Anesthesiology Consultants Exchange, PC (Chattanooga, TN) and Prime Anesthesia PLLC (Chattanooga, TN). 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 Gary Blinn's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Gary Blinn was last updated on January 20, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.