LAURA E BROWN CRNA
NPI 1962449264
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Greenville, SC

Active since June 02, 2006Accepts Medicare Assignment
7 INDEPENDENCE PT STE 300, GREENVILLE, SC 29615(864) 522-3700(864) 522-3705 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 10, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Laura E Brown Crna NPPES

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

LAURA E BROWN CRNA (NPI 1962449264) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Greenville, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (APRN378) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. She is affiliated with Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital, maintains a secondary practice location in Greenville, and is a graduate of Other (1986).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1962449264
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameLAURA E BROWNCredential: CRNA
Location Address7 INDEPENDENCE PT STE 300Greenville, SC 29615-4569
Mailing Address300 E Mcbee Ave Fl 4Greenville, SC 29601-2842 · (864) 522-8603 · Fax (864) 797-6198
Fax(864) 522-3705
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1986
Enumeration DateJune 2, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 10, 2022
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 10, 2022
✔ NPI 1962449264 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 SC · APRN378
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.
7 INDEPENDENCE PT STE 300, Greenville, SC 29615

Other Names 1

Professional Name (2)Laura Easterling

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1701 Grove Rd, 2nd Floor Anesthesia DeptGreenville, SC 29605-5611 · Phone (864) 455-7111

Other Identifiers 3

MedicaidAN0182SC
Other20031911SC · Select Health Group Id
Other20016879SC · Indvidual Select Health

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

Laura E Brown 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 ID2264446251
PECOS Enrollment IDI20060130000194

Medicare Billing Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Laura Brown reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Internal Medicine
1025 VERDAE BLVD, SUITE A
Greenville, SC 29607
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 3,281 clinicians in this Medicare group
Sleep Disorder Diagnostic
1025 VERDAE BLVD, SUITE D
Greenville, SC 29607
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 413 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Acute Care Hospital
200 PATEWOOD DR, SUITE C 300
Greenville, SC 29615
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 735 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
25 HOSPITAL CENTER BLVD
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 70 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 3

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 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.
60 services60 patients
Anesthesia for total hip replacement 01214
Anesthesia for total hip replacement is a medical service where medication is given to eliminate pain during surgery. Two types are commonly used: general anesthesia, making you unconscious, or spinal anesthesia, numbing the lower body. The choice depends on your health and your doctor's recommendation.
20 services20 patients
Anesthesia for open or endoscopic total shoulder joint replacement 01638
Anesthesia for total shoulder joint replacement, either open or endoscopic, involves using medications to block pain during surgery. It can be general (you're asleep) or regional (only the area being operated on is numbed). This ensures comfort and stillness, facilitating a successful procedure.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Greenville, SC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420078
Location701 Grove RoadGreenville, SC 29605 · Greenville County
Birthing friendly

Prisma Health Patewood Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Greenville, SC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420102
Location175 Patewood DriveGreenville, SC 29615 · Greenville County
Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29615 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.

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
7 INDEPENDENCE PT STE 300
GREENVILLE, SC 29615
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
7 INDEPENDENCE PT STE 300
GREENVILLE, SC 29615
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
7 INDEPENDENCE PT STE 300
GREENVILLE, SC 29615
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
7 INDEPENDENCE PT STE 300
GREENVILLE, SC 29615
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
7 INDEPENDENCE PT STE 300
GREENVILLE, SC 29615
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
7 INDEPENDENCE PT STE 300
GREENVILLE, SC 29615
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
7 INDEPENDENCE PT STE 300
GREENVILLE, SC 29615
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
7 INDEPENDENCE PT STE 300
GREENVILLE, SC 29615

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 Laura Brown's NPI number?

The NPI number for Laura Brown is 1962449264. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 2, 2006. The provider is also known as Laura Easterling.

Where is Laura Brown located?

Laura Brown practices at 7 Independence Pt Ste 300, Greenville, SC 29615. The listed phone number is (864) 522-3700.

What is Laura Brown's specialty?

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

Is Laura Brown enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Laura Brown 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 Laura Brown's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Laura Brown reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Prisma Health University Medical Group (Greenville, SC), Prisma Health-Upstate (Greenville, SC), Greenville Health System (Greenville, SC) and Cep America - Anesthesia PC (Hilton Head Island, 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 Laura Brown's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Laura Brown affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Laura Brown is affiliated with Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital and Prisma Health Patewood Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Laura Brown was last updated on January 10, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.