RICHARD SKOMRA CRNA
NPI 1902882053
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Buffalo, NY

Active since December 21, 2005Accepts Medicare Assignment
94.19/100
CMS Quality Rating
ELM AND CARLTON ST, BUFFALO, NY 14263(716) 845-2300(716) 845-8518 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 2, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Richard Skomra Crna NPPES

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

RICHARD SKOMRA CRNA (NPI 1902882053) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Buffalo, New York, licensed in New York (363082) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. He is affiliated with Sisters Of Charity Hospital and is a graduate of Other (1987).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1902882053
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameRICHARD SKOMRACredential: CRNA
Location AddressELM AND CARLTON STBuffalo, NY 14263-0001
Mailing AddressElm And Carlton StBuffalo, NY 14263-0001 · (716) 845-2300 · Fax (716) 845-8518
Fax(716) 845-8518
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1987
Enumeration DateDecember 21, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 2, 2011
✔ NPI 1902882053 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 NY · 363082
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.
ELM AND CARLTON ST, Buffalo, NY 14263

Other Identifiers 1

Medicare PINRA6210NY

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

Richard Skomra 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 ID2769376045
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040209000799

Medicare Billing Reassignments

5

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

Anesthesiology
2157 MAIN STREET
Buffalo, NY 14214
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 117 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
462 GRIDER ST, DEPARTMENT OF ANESTHESIA
Buffalo, NY 14215
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 66 clinicians in this Medicare group
Ambulatory Surgical
3921 SHERIDAN DR
Amherst, NY 14226
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 26 clinicians in this Medicare group
Ambulatory Surgical
60 MAPLE RD, SUITE 2
Williamsville, NY 14221
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 29 clinicians in this Medicare group
Ambulatory Surgical
6930 WILLIAMS RD, STE 3010
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 18 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 4

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.
59 services59 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.
57 services56 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.
36 services36 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.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Sisters Of Charity Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Buffalo, NY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330078
Location2157 Main StreetBuffalo, NY 14214 · Erie County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 14263 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.87 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.57 typical visit price
range $17.54 – $136.14
Typical copayment $17.14 (range $4.38 – $34.03)
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.

94.19/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality90.87
Improvement Activities40
Cost74.28

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
ELM AND CARLTON ST
BUFFALO, NY 14263
Dentist
ELM AND CARLTON ST
BUFFALO, NY 14263
Family Medicine
ELM AND CARLTON ST
BUFFALO, NY 14263
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
ELM AND CARLTON ST
BUFFALO, NY 14263
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
ELM AND CARLTON ST
BUFFALO, NY 14263
Pharmacist
ELM AND CARLTON ST
BUFFALO, NY 14263
Surgery (Surgical Oncology)
ELM AND CARLTON ST
BUFFALO, NY 14263
Internal Medicine
ELM AND CARLTON ST
BUFFALO, NY 14263

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 Richard Skomra's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Skomra is 1902882053. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 21, 2005.

Where is Richard Skomra located?

Richard Skomra practices at Elm And Carlton St, Buffalo, NY 14263. The listed phone number is (716) 845-2300.

What is Richard Skomra's specialty?

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

Is Richard Skomra enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Skomra 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 Richard Skomra's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Richard Skomra reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Parkside Medical Anesthesia Associates (Buffalo, NY), Anesthesiology Medical Consultants, PLLC (Buffalo, NY), Buffalo Surgery Center LLC (Amherst, NY), Endoscopy Center Of Western New York LLC (Williamsville, NY) and Endoscopy Center Of Niagara, LLC (Niagara Falls, NY). 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 Richard Skomra's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Richard Skomra affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Richard Skomra is affiliated with Sisters Of Charity Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Skomra was last updated on February 2, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.