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BENJAMIN RYAN KERSHNER CRNA
NPI 1942522248
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Norfolk, VA

Active since February 28, 2010Accepts Medicare Assignment
600 GRESHAM DR, NORFOLK, VA 23507(757) 473-0055(757) 473-0075 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 1, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Benjamin Ryan Kershner Crna NPPES

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

BENJAMIN RYAN KERSHNER CRNA (NPI 1942522248) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Norfolk, Virginia, licensed in Virginia (24168886) and active in the NPI registry since February 2010. He is affiliated with The Outer Banks Hospital, Inc and is a graduate of Other (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1942522248
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameBENJAMIN RYAN KERSHNERCredential: CRNA
Location Address600 GRESHAM DRNorfolk, VA 23507-1904
Mailing Address134 Business Park DrVirginia Beach, VA 23462-6523 · (757) 437-0044 · Fax (757) 473-0330
Phone(757) 473-0055
Fax(757) 473-0075
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateFebruary 28, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 1, 2012
✔ NPI 1942522248 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 VA · 24168886✔ Licensed in NC · 180705
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.
600 GRESHAM DR, Norfolk, VA 23507
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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

Benjamin Ryan Kershner 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 ID1254468051
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120808000822

Medicare Billing Reassignments

7

Medicare enrollment records show Benjamin Kershner reassigns Medicare billing to 7 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Albemarle Physician Services - Sentara, Inc
5.3 mi
Family Medicine
824 N MILITARY HWY STE 100
Norfolk, VA 23502
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 176 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1942443130 (757) 252-2900
Smg Anesthesia Specialists LLC
13 mi
Anesthesiology
2025 GLENN MITCHELL DR
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Virginia enrollment
  • 707 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1518205004 (757) 507-1000
Sarmc Anesthesia Specialist LLC
38 mi
Critical Care Medicine
1144 N ROAD ST
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 99 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1295194397 (252) 384-4804
East Carolina Health - Chowan Inc
57 mi
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
211 VIRGINIA RD
Edenton, NC 27932
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 36 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1700864980 (252) 482-8451
The Outer Banks Hospital Inc
74 mi
Family Medicine
4800 S CROATAN HWY
Nags Head, NC 27959
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 20 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1801874102 (252) 449-4500
East Carolina Health - Heritage Inc
95 mi
Anesthesiology
111 HOSPITAL DR
Tarboro, NC 27886
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 43 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1194703884 (252) 641-7700
Duplin General Hospital, Incorporated
160 mi
Licensed Practical Nurse
401 NORTH MAIN
Kenansville, NC 28349
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 44 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1497986509 (910) 296-2723

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 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.
55 services55 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand 01810
Anesthesia for procedures on the forearm, wrist, and hand involves administering medication to block sensation in these areas. This helps ensure comfort and painlessness during surgeries or treatments involving nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue in these regions.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

The Outer Banks Hospital, Inc

Critical Access Hospitals · Nags Head, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number341324
Location4800 South Croatan HighwayNags Head, NC 27959 · Dare County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 23507 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
$129.04 typical visit price
range $56.19 – $170.30
Typical copayment $32.26 (range $14.04 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$70.08 typical visit price
range $18.07 – $138.91
Typical copayment $17.52 (range $4.51 – $34.72)
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.

TRACY LYN MARTINO
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
600 GRESHAM DR
NORFOLK, VA 23507
Norfolk City (757) 388-8441
REBEKAH ANN CRISP AUD
Audiologist
600 GRESHAM DR, SUITE 1100
NORFOLK, VA 23507
Norfolk City (757) 388-6200
DEVIN PAGE RUSSELL MCINTOSH MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
600 GRESHAM DR
NORFOLK, VA 23507
Norfolk City (757) 446-8937
DR. ADAM GRANT EVANS MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
600 GRESHAM DR
NORFOLK, VA 23507
Norfolk City (717) 388-8000
ABIGAIL WHALEY SMITH DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
600 GRESHAM DR
NORFOLK, VA 23507
Norfolk City (757) 388-3551
DR. KATHERINE ALLEN MCKNEW P.T.
Physical Therapist
600 GRESHAM DR
NORFOLK, VA 23507
Norfolk City (757) 388-3663
VICTOR SAXENA M.D.
Anesthesiology
600 GRESHAM DR
NORFOLK, VA 23507
Norfolk City (757) 473-0055
AMY LEIGH CLARK
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
600 GRESHAM DR
NORFOLK, VA 23507
Norfolk City (757) 388-3000

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 Benjamin Kershner's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Kershner is 1942522248. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 28, 2010.

Where is Benjamin Kershner located?

Benjamin Kershner practices at 600 Gresham Dr, Norfolk, VA 23507. The listed phone number is (757) 473-0055.

What is Benjamin Kershner's specialty?

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

Is Benjamin Kershner enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjamin Kershner 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 Benjamin Kershner's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Benjamin Kershner reassigns Medicare benefits to 7 organizations: Albemarle Physician Services - Sentara, Inc (Norfolk, VA), Smg Anesthesia Specialists LLC (Virginia Beach, VA), Sarmc Anesthesia Specialist LLC (Elizabeth City, NC), East Carolina Health - Chowan Inc (Edenton, NC), The Outer Banks Hospital Inc (Nags Head, NC) and 2 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Benjamin Kershner's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Benjamin Kershner affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Benjamin Kershner is affiliated with The Outer Banks Hospital, Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin Kershner was last updated on January 1, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.