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TAMARA LEIGH MCMEANS CRNA
NPI 1972539096
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Muscle Shoals, AL

Active since June 23, 2006
201 AVALON AVE, MUSCLE SHOALS, AL 35661(256) 768-9191(256) 768-9775 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 24, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Tamara Leigh Mcmeans Crna NPPES

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

TAMARA LEIGH MCMEANS CRNA (NPI 1972539096) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (1-075814) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972539096
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameTAMARA LEIGH MCMEANSCredential: CRNA
Location Address201 AVALON AVEMuscle Shoals, AL 35661-2805
Mailing AddressPo Box 10005Florence, AL 35631-2005 · (256) 768-9191 · Fax (256) 768-9775
Phone(256) 768-9191
Fax(256) 768-9775
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJune 23, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 24, 2010
✔ NPI 1972539096 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 · 1-075814
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.
201 AVALON AVE, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Tamara Leigh Grisham Crna

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Tamara Leigh Mcmeans Crna is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

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

Keller Anesthesia Services
1.6 mi
Anesthesiology
1300 S MONTGOMERY AVE
Sheffield, AL 35660
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 26 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1356064844 (888) 829-0068
Blue Lake Health Alabama, LLC
5.9 mi
Anesthesiology
103 HELTON CT
Florence, AL 35630
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 189 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1376266726 (256) 760-0672

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 5

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.
109 services93 patients
Anesthesia for injection, drainage or aspiration procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance 01938
This procedure involves using anesthesia to numb your lower back for certain procedures like injections, drainage, or aspiration on your spine or spinal cord. Imaging guidance is used to accurately locate the area to be treated, ensuring precision and safety.
49 services46 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand 01810
Anesthesia for procedures on the forearm, wrist, and hand involves administering medication to block sensation in these areas. This helps ensure comfort and painlessness during surgeries or treatments involving nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue in these regions.
24 services23 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.
18 services17 patients
Anesthesia for retinal surgery 00145
Anesthesia for retinal surgery involves using medications to numb your eye and surrounding area. This prevents pain and discomfort during the procedure. You may also receive medication to help you relax. The anesthesia can be local (just your eye) or general (you're asleep).
17 services17 patients

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.

SUGNANA MEDITHI
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
201 AVALON AVE
MUSCLE SHOALS, AL 35661
Colbert County (256) 386-4930
ALABAMA EM-I MEDICAL SERVICES PC
Emergency Medicine
201 AVALON AVE
MUSCLE SHOALS, AL 35661
Colbert County (469) 401-2386
RCHP - FLORENCE LLC
Hospitalist
201 AVALON AVE
MUSCLE SHOALS, AL 35661
Colbert County (256) 768-9191
ROMMY CEDENO MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
201 AVALON AVE
MUSCLE SHOALS, AL 35661
Colbert County (256) 768-8323
ANKUR KISHORE GUPTA MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
201 AVALON AVE
MUSCLE SHOALS, AL 35661
Colbert County (256) 768-8323
DR. BHARGAVI NAGENDRA MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
201 AVALON AVE
MUSCLE SHOALS, AL 35661
Colbert County (256) 551-4652
KARTHIKA GOVINDAN MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
201 AVALON AVE
MUSCLE SHOALS, AL 35661
Colbert County (256) 386-4930
RAJESH BOORGU MD, LLC
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
201 AVALON AVE
MUSCLE SHOALS, AL 35661
Colbert County (256) 766-1401

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 Tamara Mcmeans's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tamara Mcmeans is 1972539096. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 23, 2006. The provider is also known as Tamara Leigh Grisham Crna.

Where is Tamara Mcmeans located?

Tamara Mcmeans practices at 201 Avalon Ave, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661. The listed phone number is (256) 768-9191.

What is Tamara Mcmeans's specialty?

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

Is Tamara Mcmeans enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tamara Mcmeans is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Tamara Mcmeans's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Tamara Mcmeans reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Keller Anesthesia Services (Sheffield, AL) and Blue Lake Health Alabama, LLC (Florence, AL). 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 Tamara Mcmeans's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Tamara Mcmeans accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list Tamara Mcmeans 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 Tamara Mcmeans was last updated on May 24, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.