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MISS CAROLYN M TENCZA CRNA
NPI 1962462945
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Florence, SC

Active since March 24, 2006Accepts Medicare Assignment
555 CHEVES ST, FLORENCE, SC 29506(843) 777-8752(843) 777-8705 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 30, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Miss Carolyn M Tencza Crna NPPES

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

MISS CAROLYN M TENCZA CRNA (NPI 1962462945) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Florence, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (APN2796) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. She is affiliated with Carolina East Medical Center and is a graduate of Other (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1962462945
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameMISS CAROLYN M TENCZACredential: CRNA
Location Address555 CHEVES STFlorence, SC 29506-2617
Mailing AddressPo Box 100551Florence, SC 29501-0551 · (843) 777-8752 · Fax (843) 777-8705
Phone(843) 777-8752
Fax(843) 777-8705
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateMarch 24, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 30, 2008
✔ NPI 1962462945 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 · APN2796
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.
555 CHEVES ST, Florence, SC 29506
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Other Identifiers 1

MedicaidAN1464SC

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

Miss Carolyn M Tencza 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 ID1052376332
PECOS Enrollment IDI20171010000599

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

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

Carolinaeast Physicians
139 mi
Orthopaedic Surgery
201 WILLIAMSBURG PKWY
Jacksonville, NC 28546
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 320 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1982333878 (910) 353-4500
Carolinaeast Medical Center
166 mi
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2000 NEUSE BLVD
New Bern, NC 28560
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 95 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1710923875 (252) 633-8640

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 4

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.
63 services59 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on top of arm bone and shoulder joint 01630
Anesthesia for a procedure on the arm bone or shoulder joint involves using medication to numb the area or make you unconscious during surgery. This ensures you feel no pain during the procedure. It's a common and safe practice in medical surgeries.
25 services24 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure or exam of knee joint using an endoscope 01400
Anesthesia for a knee joint procedure or exam using an endoscope involves administering medication to numb the area or put you in a sleep-like state. This ensures you don't feel pain during the procedure. The endoscope, a thin tube with a camera, allows the doctor to view the knee joint internally without making large incisions.
13 services13 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.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Carolina East Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · New Bern, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number340131
Location2000 Neuse BlvdNew Bern, NC 28560 · Craven County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29506 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

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

MRS. MARY K NICKEL CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
555 CHEVES ST
FLORENCE, SC 29506
Florence County (843) 777-8752

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 Carolyn Tencza's NPI number?

The NPI number for Carolyn Tencza is 1962462945. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 24, 2006.

Where is Carolyn Tencza located?

Carolyn Tencza practices at 555 Cheves St, Florence, SC 29506. The listed phone number is (843) 777-8752.

What is Carolyn Tencza's specialty?

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

Is Carolyn Tencza enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Carolyn Tencza 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 Carolyn Tencza's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Carolyn Tencza reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Carolinaeast Physicians (Jacksonville, NC) and Carolinaeast Medical Center (New Bern, NC). 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 Carolyn Tencza's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Carolyn Tencza affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Carolyn Tencza is affiliated with Carolina East Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Carolyn Tencza was last updated on January 30, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.