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CAROLINE MCDONALD KAY CRNA
NPI 1952937153
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Greenville, SC

Active since March 19, 2020Accepts Medicare Assignment
1 SAINT FRANCIS DR, GREENVILLE, SC 29601(864) 255-1000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 18, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 26, 2020, Mar 19, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Caroline Mcdonald Kay Crna NPPES

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

CAROLINE MCDONALD KAY CRNA (NPI 1952937153) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Greenville, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (23932) and active in the NPI registry since March 2020. She is affiliated with St Francis-downtown and is a graduate of Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1952937153
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameCAROLINE MCDONALD KAYCredential: CRNA
Location Address1 SAINT FRANCIS DRGreenville, SC 29601-3955
Mailing Address328 Brenleigh CtSimpsonville, SC 29680-7421 · (864) 283-2428
Phone(864) 255-1000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMedical University Of South Carolina College Of MedicineGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateMarch 19, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 18, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 18, 2024
✔ NPI 1952937153 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 SC · 23932
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 226438 (SC)
1 SAINT FRANCIS DR, Greenville, SC 29601
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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

Caroline Mcdonald Kay 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 ID8527474741
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210311002556

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

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

Palmetto Anesthesia Associates
0.1 mi
Anesthesiology
1 SAINT FRANCIS DR
Greenville, SC 29601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 123 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1750336079 (864) 848-9555
St Francis Hospital Inc
0.1 mi
Emergency Medicine
1 SAINT FRANCIS DR
Greenville, SC 29601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 191 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1144643263 (864) 255-1000

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 extensive surgery on spine 00670
Anesthesia for extensive spine surgery involves medication to block pain and make you unconscious during the procedure. It ensures comfort and prevents movement. Two types may be used: general (you sleep) or regional (numbs a large area). The choice depends on the surgery specifics and your health.
14 services14 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.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

St Francis-Downtown

Acute Care Hospitals · Greenville, SC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420023
LocationOne St Francis DrGreenville, SC 29601 · Greenville County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29601 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
$124.04 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $31.01 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $16.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
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.

JUDD TRENT WILLIAMS DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1 SAINT FRANCIS DR
GREENVILLE, SC 29601
Greenville County (864) 255-1007
MARK D NAQUIN MD
Anesthesiology
1 SAINT FRANCIS DR
GREENVILLE, SC 29601
Greenville County (864) 255-1000
PAULA BENAVIDES BELTRAN CST/CSFA
Specialist/Technologist, Other (Surgical Assistant)
1 SAINT FRANCIS DR
GREENVILLE, SC 29601
Greenville County (864) 255-1073
MRS. LAURA MARCELA ALONSO-PRICE MSN, LISW-CP, PMHNP
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
1 SAINT FRANCIS DR
GREENVILLE, SC 29601
Greenville County (864) 380-0555
BON SECOURS MEDICAL GROUP GREENVILLE PRIMARY CARE LLC
Family Medicine
1 SAINT FRANCIS DR
GREENVILLE, SC 29601
Greenville County (864) 603-6099
JOHN D SHERBERT MD
Anesthesiology
1 SAINT FRANCIS DR
GREENVILLE, SC 29601
Greenville County (864) 255-1000
MRS. SUZANNE BOGGS TURNER CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1 SAINT FRANCIS DR
GREENVILLE, SC 29601
Greenville County (864) 255-1073
DARSHAN SHROFF MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1 SAINT FRANCIS DR
GREENVILLE, SC 29601
Greenville County (864) 255-1007

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 Caroline Kay's NPI number?

The NPI number for Caroline Kay is 1952937153. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 19, 2020.

Where is Caroline Kay located?

Caroline Kay practices at 1 Saint Francis Dr, Greenville, SC 29601. The listed phone number is (864) 255-1000.

What is Caroline Kay's specialty?

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

Is Caroline Kay enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Caroline Kay 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 Caroline Kay's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Caroline Kay reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Palmetto Anesthesia Associates (Greenville, SC) and St Francis Hospital Inc (Greenville, SC). 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 Caroline Kay's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Caroline Kay affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Caroline Kay is affiliated with St Francis-Downtown.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Caroline Kay was last updated on March 18, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.