LEAH KARHAN CRNA
NPI 1902917222
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Tacoma, WA

Active since August 31, 2006Accepts Medicare Assignment
80.06/100
CMS Quality Rating
3209 S 23RD ST STE 200, TACOMA, WA 98405(253) 272-5127 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 18, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 18, 2019, May 15, 2019, Apr 30, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Leah Karhan Crna NPPES

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

LEAH KARHAN CRNA (NPI 1902917222) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Tacoma, Washington, licensed in Washington (AP60927299) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. She is affiliated with Mountain View Regional Medical Center, maintains a secondary practice location in Jackson, and is a graduate of Other (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1902917222
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameLEAH KARHANCredential: CRNA
Location Address3209 S 23RD ST STE 200Tacoma, WA 98405-1602
Mailing Address2420 S Union Ave Ste 200Tacoma, WA 98405-1323 · (360) 413-8191 · Fax (253) 682-2427
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateAugust 31, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 18, 20193 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1902917222 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
Licenses✔ Licensed in WA · AP60927299✔ Licensed in MS · R858021
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.
3209 S 23RD ST STE 200, Tacoma, WA 98405

Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Leah Richards

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11200 N State StJackson, MS 39202-2000 · Phone (601) 954-7501

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid00578094MS

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

Leah Karhan 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 ID3476552621
PECOS Enrollment IDI20201021001157

Medicare Billing Reassignments

5

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

Anesthesiology
601 DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVE NE
Albuquerque, NM 87102
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Mexico enrollment
  • 383 clinicians in this Medicare group
Specialist
1100 CENTRAL AVE SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Mexico enrollment
  • 151 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
4311 E LOHMAN AVE
Las Cruces, NM 88011
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Mexico enrollment
  • 238 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1A BURTON HILLS BLVD., ATTN: L&C
Nashville, TN 37215
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Mexico enrollment
  • 13 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
130 ALLENS CREEK RD
Rochester, NY 14618
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Anesthesia Associates Of Rochester PC
  • 142 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 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 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.
32 services32 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.
20 services20 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on lower abdomen 00840
Anesthesia for a lower abdomen procedure involves medication to eliminate pain during surgery. You might be awake but relaxed and pain-free, or you may be completely unconscious. It's administered to ensure comfort and safety throughout the operation.
13 services13 patients
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 64447
This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into a nerve in your thigh. It's done to alleviate pain or inflammation. A needle will be carefully positioned near the nerve, and the medicine will be administered.
13 services13 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
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.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Mountain View Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Las Cruces, NM
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number320085
Location4311 East Lohman AvenueLas Cruces, NM 88011 · Dona Ana County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98405 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
$130.99 typical visit price
range $57.27 – $172.80
Typical copayment $32.74 (range $14.31 – $43.20)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$71.29 typical visit price
range $18.56 – $141.11
Typical copayment $17.82 (range $4.64 – $35.27)
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

Reported Quality Measures

Post-Anesthetic Transfer of Care Measure: Procedure Room to a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Percentage of patients, regardless of age, who are under the care of an anesthesia practitioner and are admitted to a PACU or other non-ICU location in which a post-anesthetic formal transfer of care protocol or checklist which includes the key transfer of…
100%633 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Pre-operative OSA assessment
Percentage of patients who undergo a surgical procedure in the operating room/procedure room that have a pre-operative assessment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
100%650 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

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

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
3209 S 23RD ST STE 200
TACOMA, WA 98405
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
3209 S 23RD ST STE 200
TACOMA, WA 98405
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
3209 S 23RD ST STE 200
TACOMA, WA 98405
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
3209 S 23RD ST STE 200
TACOMA, WA 98405
Nurse Practitioner
3209 S 23RD ST STE 200
TACOMA, WA 98405

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 Leah Karhan's NPI number?

The NPI number for Leah Karhan is 1902917222. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 31, 2006. The provider is also known as Leah Richards.

Where is Leah Karhan located?

Leah Karhan practices at 3209 S 23rd St Ste 200, Tacoma, WA 98405. The listed phone number is (253) 272-5127.

What is Leah Karhan's specialty?

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

Is Leah Karhan enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Leah Karhan 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 Leah Karhan's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Leah Karhan reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Main Street Anesthesia Of New Mexico, LLC (Albuquerque, NM), Anesthesia Associates Of New Mexico P C (Albuquerque, NM), Las Cruces Hb Medical Services LLC (Las Cruces, NM), Amsurg Santa Fe Anesthesia LLC (Nashville, TN) and Anesthesia Associates Of Rochester, P.C. (Rochester, 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 Leah Karhan's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Leah Karhan affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Leah Karhan is affiliated with Mountain View Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Leah Karhan was last updated on December 18, 2019. 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.