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SARAH J COLLINS CRNA
NPI 1932565702
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Asheville, NC

Active since January 11, 2016Accepts Medicare Assignment
84.44/100
CMS Quality Rating
191 BILTMORE AVENUE, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801(828) 254-0881(828) 254-1614 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 18, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 24, 2016, Jan 11, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Sarah J Collins Crna NPPES

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

SARAH J COLLINS CRNA (NPI 1932565702) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Asheville, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (6326) and active in the NPI registry since January 2016. She is affiliated with Northern Regional Hospital, maintains a secondary practice location in Hendersonville, and is a graduate of Other (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1932565702
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameSARAH J COLLINSCredential: CRNA
Location Address191 BILTMORE AVENUEAsheville, NC 28801-4109
Mailing Address191 Biltmore AvenueAsheville, NC 28801-4109 · (828) 254-0881 · Fax (828) 254-1614
Phone(828) 254-0881
Fax(828) 254-1614
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateJanuary 11, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateApril 18, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 18, 2023
✔ NPI 1932565702 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 NC · 6326✔ Licensed in NH · 07286523
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.
191 BILTMORE AVENUE, Asheville, NC 28801
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11032 Fleming StreetHendersonville, NC 28791-3532 · Phone (828) 696-3099 · Fax (828) 696-3868

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Sarah J Collins 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 ID9537466859
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160330002491, I20200507002871, I20210128000468

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.
181 services168 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.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Northern Regional Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Mount Airy, NC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number340003
Location830 Rockford StMount Airy, NC 27030 · Surry County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Harris Regional Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Sylva, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number340016
Location68 Hospital RdSylva, NC 28779 · Jackson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Margaret R Pardee Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Hendersonville, NC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number340017
Location800 N Justice StHendersonville, NC 28791 · Henderson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Haywood Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Clyde, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number340184
Location262 Leroy George DriveClyde, NC 28721 · Haywood County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ashe Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Jefferson, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number341325
Location200 Hospital AveJefferson, NC 28640 · Ashe County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28801 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

84.44/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality88.33
Improvement Activities40
Cost69.53

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 8

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

CHERYL A JOHNSON CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
191 BILTMORE AVENUE
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 254-0881
CLAYTON TAYLOR CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
191 BILTMORE AVENUE
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 254-0881
LORRIE ANN BOWEN MHS, PA-C
Physician Assistant
191 BILTMORE AVENUE, ASHEVILLE GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES, P.A.
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 254-0881
KATHERINE WILCOX BALEY CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
191 BILTMORE AVENUE
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 254-0881
NADIYA FERNANDIVNA MARRENGULYE
Family Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)
191 BILTMORE AVENUE
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 254-0881
BRADLEY STROTHER CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
191 BILTMORE AVENUE
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 254-0881
DR. DANIEL EDWARD HOGAN JR. D.O.
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
191 BILTMORE AVENUE
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (282) 540-8818
JAMES W RICHARDSON CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
191 BILTMORE AVENUE
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 254-0881

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 Sarah Collins's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sarah Collins is 1932565702. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 11, 2016.

Where is Sarah Collins located?

Sarah Collins practices at 191 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801. The listed phone number is (828) 254-0881.

What is Sarah Collins's specialty?

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

Is Sarah Collins enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sarah Collins 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.

What insurance does Sarah Collins accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Sarah Collins 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 Sarah Collins affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Sarah Collins is affiliated with Northern Regional Hospital, Harris Regional Hospital, Margaret R Pardee Memorial Hospital, Haywood Regional Medical Center and Ashe Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sarah Collins was last updated on April 18, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.