BILLIE ANN GAY CRNA, DNP
NPI 1972099224
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Heber Springs, AR

Active since July 10, 2018Accepts Medicare Assignment
BAPTIST HEALTH 1800 BYPASS RD, HEBER SPRINGS, AR 72543(501) 202-2093 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 31, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 31, 2018, Jul 10, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Billie Ann Gay Crna, Dnp NPPES

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

BILLIE ANN GAY CRNA, DNP (NPI 1972099224) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Heber Springs, Arkansas, licensed in Arkansas (C0003260) and active in the NPI registry since July 2018. She is a graduate of Other (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972099224
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameBILLIE ANN GAYCredential: CRNA, DNP
Location AddressBAPTIST HEALTH 1800 BYPASS RDHeber Springs, AR 72543
Mailing Address11001 Executive Center DrLittle Rock, AR 72211-4316 · (501) 202-2093 · Fax (501) 202-6316
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateJuly 10, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 31, 20182 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1972099224 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in AR · C0003260
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.
Also ListedRegistered NurseTaxonomy 163W00000X · License R078058 (AR)
BAPTIST HEALTH 1800 BYPASS RD, Heber Springs, AR 72543

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Billie Browning

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

Billie Ann Gay Crna, Dnp 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 ID7911250998
PECOS Enrollment IDI20181020000320

Medicare Billing Reassignments

4

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

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2106 E MAIN ST
Mountain View, AR 72560
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 58 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1710 HARRISON ST
Batesville, AR 72501
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 29 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
4200 N RODNEY PARHAM RD, SUITE 203
Little Rock, AR 72212
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 84 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
225 E JACKSON AVE
Jonesboro, AR 72401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 83 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 other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
22 services21 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
13 services13 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.
12 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 72543 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
$119.36 typical visit price
range $51.36 – $157.74
Typical copayment $29.84 (range $12.84 – $39.43)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$64.56 typical visit price
range $16.16 – $128.77
Typical copayment $16.14 (range $4.04 – $32.19)
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.

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 Billie Gay's NPI number?

The NPI number for Billie Gay is 1972099224. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 10, 2018. The provider is also known as Billie Browning.

Where is Billie Gay located?

Billie Gay practices at Baptist Health 1800 Bypass Rd, Heber Springs, AR 72543. The listed phone number is (501) 202-2093.

What is Billie Gay's specialty?

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

Is Billie Gay enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Billie Gay 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 Billie Gay's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Billie Gay reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: White River Health System, Inc (Mountain View, AR), White River Health Anesthesia Service Group, Inc. (Batesville, AR), Gastro Anesthesia PLLC (Little Rock, AR) and Jonesboro Anesthesia Inc (Jonesboro, AR). 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 Billie Gay's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Billie Gay accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 3 other insurers list Billie Gay 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 Billie Gay was last updated on August 31, 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.