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DR. ANTHONY TRAVIS THROWER CRNA
NPI 1972032035
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Joplin, MO

Active since June 12, 2017Accepts Medicare Assignment
1102 W 32ND ST, JOPLIN, MO 64804(417) 347-6671(417) 347-0131 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 26, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Anthony Travis Thrower Crna NPPES

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

DR. ANTHONY TRAVIS THROWER CRNA (NPI 1972032035) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Joplin, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2017018177) and active in the NPI registry since June 2017. He is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Joplin, maintains a secondary practice location in Columbia, and is a graduate of Other (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972032035
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ANTHONY TRAVIS THROWERCredential: CRNA
Location Address1102 W 32ND STJoplin, MO 64804-3503
Mailing AddressPo Box 3810Joplin, MO 64803-3810 · (417) 347-8400 · Fax (417) 347-5818
Phone(417) 347-6671
Fax(417) 347-0131
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateJune 12, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 26, 2025
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 26, 2025
✔ NPI 1972032035 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 MO · 2017018177
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.
1102 W 32ND ST, Joplin, MO 64804
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1One Hospital DrColumbia, MO 65212-0001 · Phone (573) 882-2568 · Fax (855) 903-0985

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Health Advantage, Octave.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

Dr. Anthony Travis Thrower 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 ID8527339027
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170802000086, I20230327001324

Medicare Billing Reassignments

8

Medicare enrollment records show Anthony Thrower reassigns Medicare billing to 8 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Freeman-Oak Hill Health System
Same address
Multi-Specialty
1102 W 32ND ST
Joplin, MO 64804
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 427 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1679517023 (417) 347-6605
Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities
68 mi
Family Medicine
3231 S NATIONAL AVE STE 220
Springfield, MO 65807
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 1,565 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1245277631 (855) 420-7900
Renew Medical Group Of Arkansas Ltd
117 mi
Anesthesiology
7301 ROGERS AVE
Fort Smith, AR 72903
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 168 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1215755947 (479) 314-6000
Baxter County Regional Hospital Inc
127 mi
Anesthesiology
624 HOSPITAL DR
Mountain Home, AR 72653
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 88 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1114178753 (870) 508-1000
Arkansas Anesthesia Associates, PLLC.
202 mi
Anesthesiology
1 MEDICAL PARK DR
Benton, AR 72015
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 182 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1497023360 (501) 771-4693
Southeast Missouri Hospital Physicians, LLC
274 mi
Family Medicine
1701 LACEY ST
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 470 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1558311522 (573) 331-6880
Regional Brain & Spine LLC
274 mi
Neurological Surgery
1723 BROADWAY, SUITE 410
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 10 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1992753289 (573) 332-7746
Northstar Anesthesia Of Missouri, LLC
319 mi
Anesthesiology
6225 N STATE HIGHWAY 161, SUITE 200
Irving, TX 75038
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 189 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1396191789 (214) 687-0001

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.
19 services19 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.
13 services12 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.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Mercy Hospital Joplin

Acute Care Hospitals · Joplin, MO
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number260001
Location100 Mercy WayJoplin, MO 64804 · Jasper County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Freeman Health System - Freeman West

Acute Care Hospitals · Joplin, MO
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number260137
Location1102 West 32nd StreetJoplin, MO 64804 · Jasper County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 64804 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
$121.96 typical visit price
range $52.28 – $161.24
Typical copayment $30.49 (range $13.07 – $40.31)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$65.71 typical visit price
range $16.30 – $131.05
Typical copayment $16.42 (range $4.07 – $32.76)
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.

GEOFFREY GLEN GRAHAM DO
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
1102 W 32ND ST
JOPLIN, MO 64804
Newton County (417) 347-4570
MAJED SAFIYEH M.D.
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
1102 W 32ND ST
JOPLIN, MO 64804
Newton County (432) 599-8999
MR. AUSTIN BOONE MCCLURE CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1102 W 32ND ST
JOPLIN, MO 64804
Newton County (417) 347-1078
MRS. MARGARET HULSE RN
Registered Nurse (Medical-Surgical)
1102 W 32ND ST
JOPLIN, MO 64804
Newton County (417) 502-4548
DR. ALEXANDER MILES JOSEPH VRASPIR DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1102 W 32ND ST
JOPLIN, MO 64804
Newton County (417) 347-1111
DR. JOHN K WILLIAMS MD
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1102 W 32ND ST
JOPLIN, MO 64804
Newton County (417) 347-1213
SANDIP J NAIK MD
Hospitalist
1102 W 32ND ST
JOPLIN, MO 64804
Newton County (417) 347-4570
MRS. STEPHANIE JENE' (SMITH) BRADSHAW CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
1102 W 32ND ST
JOPLIN, MO 64804
Newton County (417) 347-6616

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 Anthony Thrower's NPI number?

The NPI number for Anthony Thrower is 1972032035. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 12, 2017.

Where is Anthony Thrower located?

Anthony Thrower practices at 1102 W 32nd St, Joplin, MO 64804. The listed phone number is (417) 347-6671.

What is Anthony Thrower's specialty?

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

Is Anthony Thrower enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Anthony Thrower 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 Anthony Thrower's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Anthony Thrower reassigns Medicare benefits to 8 organizations: Freeman-Oak Hill Health System (Joplin, MO), Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities (Springfield, MO), Renew Medical Group Of Arkansas Ltd (Fort Smith, AR), Baxter County Regional Hospital Inc (Mountain Home, AR), Arkansas Anesthesia Associates, PLLC. (Benton, AR) and 3 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 Anthony Thrower's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Anthony Thrower accept?

Health plans from Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Health Advantage and Octave list Anthony Thrower 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.

Is Anthony Thrower affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Anthony Thrower is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Joplin and Freeman Health System - Freeman West.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Anthony Thrower was last updated on September 26, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 months 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.