MILTON EARL POINTER JR. CRNA
NPI 1962466839
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Opelika, AL

Active since April 17, 2006Accepts Medicare Assignment
78.75/100
CMS Quality Rating
2000 PEPPERELL PKWY, OPELIKA, AL 36801(334) 528-2499 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 7, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Milton Earl Pointer Jr. Crna NPPES

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

MILTON EARL POINTER JR. CRNA (NPI 1962466839) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Opelika, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (1-047517) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is a graduate of Other (1987).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1962466839
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameMILTON EARL POINTER JR.Credential: CRNA
Location Address2000 PEPPERELL PKWYOpelika, AL 36801-5452
Mailing AddressPo Box 235019Montgomery, AL 36123-5019 · (334) 279-1450 · Fax (334) 279-1660
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1987
Enumeration DateApril 17, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 7, 2018
✔ NPI 1962466839 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 AL · 1-047517
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.
2000 PEPPERELL PKWY, Opelika, AL 36801

Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid000029061AL
Other0515029061AL · Bcbs
Other430036751AL · Palmetto

Accepted Insurance

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

Milton Earl Pointer Jr. 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 ID9436051224
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040122000759, I20170721002294

Medicare Billing Reassignments

11

Medicare enrollment records show Milton Pointer reassigns Medicare billing to 11 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Primary Care
56 WEST MAIN STREET
Notasulga, AL 36866
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 84 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
6262B VETERANS PKWY
Columbus, GA 31909
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia and Alabama enrollments
  • Medicare enrollment name: Amsol Anesthetists Of Georgia, LLC
  • Also billed through NPI 1649224775 (Alabama)
  • 110 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
1130 TALBOTTON RD STE B
Columbus, GA 31904
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 17 clinicians in this Medicare group
Rural Health
2256 GILMER AVE
Tallassee, AL 36078
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 182 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medical Services
500 HOSPITAL DR
Wetumpka, AL 36092
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 24 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
2105 EAST SOUTH BLVD
Montgomery, AL 36116
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama and Georgia enrollments
  • 214 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
80 NEWNAN STATION DR, SUITE A
Newnan, GA 30265
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 729 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
701 PRINCETON AVE SW
Birmingham, AL 35211
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 690 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
763 OLD NORCROSS RD
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 111 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
3320 OLD JEFFERSON RD
Athens, GA 30607
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 28 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.
51 services51 patients
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.
25 services25 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.
22 services22 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 36801 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
$122.31 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $30.57 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.08 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $16.52 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
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.

78.75/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality75
Improvement Activities40

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.

Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
2000 PEPPERELL PKWY
OPELIKA, AL 36801
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2000 PEPPERELL PKWY
OPELIKA, AL 36801
Pharmacist
2000 PEPPERELL PKWY
OPELIKA, AL 36801
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2000 PEPPERELL PKWY
OPELIKA, AL 36801
Anesthesiologist Assistant
2000 PEPPERELL PKWY
OPELIKA, AL 36801
Internal Medicine
2000 PEPPERELL PKWY
OPELIKA, AL 36801
Registered Nurse (Obstetric, Inpatient)
2000 PEPPERELL PKWY, 3RD FLOOR/ MOTHER BABY
OPELIKA, AL 36801
Pharmacist
2000 PEPPERELL PKWY
OPELIKA, AL 36801

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 Milton Pointer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Milton Pointer is 1962466839. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 17, 2006.

Where is Milton Pointer located?

Milton Pointer practices at 2000 Pepperell Pkwy, Opelika, AL 36801. The listed phone number is (334) 528-2499.

What is Milton Pointer's specialty?

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

Is Milton Pointer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Milton Pointer 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 Milton Pointer's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Milton Pointer reassigns Medicare benefits to 11 organizations: Notasulga Healthcare (Notasulga, AL), Amsol Anesthetists Of Georgia LLC-Hughston Surgical Center (Columbus, GA), Columbus Anesthesia Partners LLC (Columbus, GA), Ivy Creek Of Elmore, LLC (Tallassee, AL), Ivy Creek Specialty Care (Wetumpka, AL) and 6 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 Milton Pointer's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Milton Pointer accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama and Oscar Health list Milton Pointer 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Milton Pointer was last updated on March 7, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.