DESIREE PERKINS CRNA
NPI 1972059491
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Memphis, TN

Active since August 26, 2016Accepts Medicare Assignment
5545 MURRAY AVE STE 130, MEMPHIS, TN 38119(901) 682-2872(901) 682-9316 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 13, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 13, 2023, Aug 26, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Desiree Perkins Crna NPPES

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

DESIREE PERKINS CRNA (NPI 1972059491) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Memphis, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (179239) and active in the NPI registry since August 2016. She is a graduate of Other (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972059491
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameDESIREE PERKINSCredential: CRNA
Location Address5545 MURRAY AVE STE 130Memphis, TN 38119-3861
Mailing Address5545 Murray Ave Ste 130Memphis, TN 38119-3861 · (901) 682-2872 · Fax (901) 682-9316
Fax(901) 682-9316
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateAugust 26, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateJune 13, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 13, 2023
NPI 1972059491 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 TN · 179239
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.
5545 MURRAY AVE STE 130, Memphis, TN 38119

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Desiree Shammas Crna

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Desiree Perkins 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 ID3870881188
PECOS Enrollment IDI20161019000456, I20210325002247

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 lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
375 services344 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on eye 00140
Anesthesia for an eye procedure involves administering medication to numb your eye and surrounding area, ensuring you feel no pain during the operation. It can be local (only the eye area) or general (whole body). It's safe and helps make the procedure comfortable.
26 services26 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 38119 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
$121.80 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $30.45 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.01 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $16.50 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
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 10

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

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
5545 MURRAY AVE STE 130
MEMPHIS, TN 38119
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
5545 MURRAY AVE STE 130
MEMPHIS, TN 38119
Anesthesiology
5545 MURRAY AVE STE 130
MEMPHIS, TN 38119
Anesthesiology
5545 MURRAY AVE STE 130
MEMPHIS, TN 38119
Anesthesiology
5545 MURRAY AVE STE 130
MEMPHIS, TN 38119
Anesthesiology
5545 MURRAY AVE STE 130
MEMPHIS, TN 38119
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
5545 MURRAY AVE STE 130
MEMPHIS, TN 38119
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
5545 MURRAY AVE STE 130
MEMPHIS, TN 38119

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 Desiree Perkins's NPI number?

The NPI number for Desiree Perkins is 1972059491. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 26, 2016. The provider is also known as Desiree Shammas Crna.

Where is Desiree Perkins located?

Desiree Perkins practices at 5545 Murray Ave Ste 130, Memphis, TN 38119. The listed phone number is (901) 682-2872.

What is Desiree Perkins's specialty?

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

Is Desiree Perkins enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Desiree Perkins 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.

What insurance does Desiree Perkins accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama and Oscar Insurance Company list Desiree Perkins 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 Desiree Perkins was last updated on June 13, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.