AMY BETH WELLS CRNA
NPI 1972898401
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Houston, TX

NPI Status: Active since June 13, 2011

Contact Information

6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX
ZIP 77030
Phone: (713) 798-1750

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Years of Experience 15
  • Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
  • Accepts Insurance
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment

About AMY WELLS

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Amy Wells, a provider established in Houston, Texas with a medical specialization in Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered and more than 15 years of experience. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1972898401 assigned on June 2011. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 367500000X with license number AP120404 (TX). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 3 years ago.

NPI
1972898401
Provider Name
AMY BETH WELLS CRNA
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
6720 BERTNER AVE HOUSTON, TX 77030
Location Phone
(713) 798-1750
Mailing Address
6720 BERTNER AVE STE O-520 HOUSTON, TX 77030
Mailing Phone
(832) 355-2666
Mailing Fax
Medical School Name
OTHER
Graduation Year
2011
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
06-13-2011
Last Update Date
07-24-2023
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Secondary Locations

  • 1635 North Loop W
    Houston, TX 77008
    (713) 867-2000
  • 12222 Merit Dr Ste 600
    Dallas, TX 75251
    (972) 715-5000

Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

Taxonomy Code
367500000X
Type
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
License No.
AP120404
License State
TX
Taxonomy Description
(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.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
1367500000XPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

736443 (TX)

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • BSW Diabetes Care Gold HMO 014 - HMO
  • BSW Elite Gold HMO 001 (CMS Standardized Plan with $0 Pediatric PCP copay) - HMO
  • BSW Elite Gold HMO 004 - HMO
  • BSW Elite Gold HMO 012 - HMO
  • BSW Prime Silver HMO 003 (CMS Standardized Plan with $0 Pediatric PCP copay) - HMO
  • BSW Prime Silver HMO 008 - HMO
  • BSW Prime Silver HMO 005 - HMO
  • BSW Savers Bronze HMO H S A 006 - HMO
  • BSW Savers Bronze HMO H S A 007 (CMS Standardized Plan with $0 Pediatric PCP copay) - HMO
  • BSW Savers Bronze HMO H S A 009 - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Bronze HMO? 204 - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Bronze HMO? 301 - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Bronze HMO? Standard - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Gold HMO? 206 - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Gold HMO? 603 - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Gold HMO? Standard - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Plus Bronze? 303 - POS
  • Blue Advantage Plus Bronze? 305 - POS
  • Blue Advantage Plus Bronze? Standard - POS
  • Blue Advantage Plus Gold? 203 - POS
  • CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare) Bronze $0 Ded / $2500 Rx Ded - EPO
  • CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare) Bronze $0 Ded / $2500 Rx Ded - Vision Exam - EPO
  • CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare) Bronze $9600 ($45 PCP Copay) - EPO
  • CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare) Bronze $9600 ($45 PCP Copay) - Vision Exam - EPO
  • CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare) Bronze Standard $7500 - EPO
  • CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare) Bronze Standard $7500 - Vision Exam - EPO
  • CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare) Gold $0 Ded - EPO
  • CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare) Gold $0 Ded - Vision Exam - EPO
  • CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare) Gold $3300 - EPO
  • CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare) Gold $3300 - Vision Exam - EPO
  • Community Premier Bronze 003 (No deductible for PCP, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) - HMO
  • Community Premier Bronze 018 (No deductible for PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) - HMO
  • Community Premier Gold 005 (No deductible for PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) - HMO
  • Community Premier Gold 021 (No deductible for PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) - HMO
  • Community Premier Silver 012 (No deductible for PCP, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) - HMO
  • Community Premier Silver 020 (No deductible for PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) - HMO
  • Community Select Bronze 016 (No deductible for PCP, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) - HMO
  • Community Select Gold 022 (No deductible for PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) - HMO
  • Community Select Silver 019 (No deductible for PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) - HMO
  • Molina Gold Core 1640 - HMO
  • Molina Gold Core 1640 Plus with Adult Dental and Vision - HMO
  • Molina Gold Core 1640 Plus with Adult Vision - HMO
  • Molina Gold Saver 750 - HMO
  • Molina Gold Saver 750 Plus with Adult Dental and Vision - HMO
  • Molina Gold Saver 750 Plus with Adult Vision - HMO
  • Molina Gold Standard - HMO
  • Molina Silver Core - HMO
  • Molina Silver Core Plus with Adult Dental and Vision - HMO
  • Molina Silver Core Plus with Adult Vision - HMO
  • Wellpoint Essential Bronze 4000 HSA (+ Incentives) - HMO
  • Wellpoint Essential Bronze 6000 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO
  • Wellpoint Essential Bronze 6000 Adult Dental/Vision ($0 Virtual PCP+$0 Select Drugs) - HMO
  • Wellpoint Essential Bronze 7500 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO
  • Wellpoint Essential Bronze POS 4500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - POS
  • Wellpoint Essential Bronze POS 5500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - POS
  • Wellpoint Essential Bronze POS 7500 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - POS
  • Wellpoint Essential Catastrophic (+ Incentives) - HMO
  • Wellpoint Essential Gold 1500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO
  • Wellpoint Essential Gold 2000 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Amy Wells is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • PECOS PAC ID: 4688843279

    What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
    A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.

  • PECOS Enrollment ID: I20220215002182

    What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
    The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.

  • Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes

    What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
    When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
    A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope

Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.

This service was performed 11 times for 11 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope

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.

This service was performed 24 times for 24 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope

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.

This service was performed 13 times for 13 patients

Physician Visit Costs



The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $33.51 for a new patient copayment and $18.15 for an established patient copayment.

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 77030 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204

  • Average New Patient Price $134.06
  • Minimum New Patient Price $58.24
  • Maximum New Patient Price $176.98
  • Average New Patient Copayment $33.51
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $14.56
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $44.24

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99213

  • Average Established Patient Price $72.62
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $18.6
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $143.93
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $18.15
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.65
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $35.98

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.

Find Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges

Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.

Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. Amy Wells is affiliated with the following medical facilities:

Hospital Name Address Phone Hospital Type Overall Rating
NORTHERN LIGHT EASTERN MAINE MEDICAL CENTER489 STATE STREET
BANGOR, ME 04401
(207) 973-7000Acute Care Hospitals

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1972898401, we treat the final digit (1) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 69. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 69 = 1).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
9
Unchanged
Pos 3
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 4
2
Unchanged
Pos 5
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 6
9
Unchanged
Pos 7
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 8
4
Unchanged
Pos 9
0
Doubled → 0
Check
1
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 7 → 14 → 5 8 → 16 → 7 8 → 16 → 7 0 → 0

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 9 + 1 + 4 + 2 + 1 + 6 + 9 + 1 + 6 + 4 + 0 + 24 = 69

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 69 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 69 = 1
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 1, which matches the last digit of 1972898401.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

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Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
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HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)
6720 BERTNER AVE, ST. LUKE'S EPISCOPAL HOSPITAL
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Emergency Medicine
6720 BERTNER AVE, MC 4-217
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Emergency Medicine
6720 BERTNER AVE, MC 4-217
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Hospitalist
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
6720 BERTNER AVE, MC2-270
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Registered Nurse
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
6720 BERTNER AVE, MC1-226
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Surgery (Surgical Critical Care)
6720 BERTNER AVE, SUITE 0 520
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine (Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology)
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Dietitian, Registered
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Registered Nurse
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Registered Nurse (Emergency)
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Registered Nurse (Medical-Surgical)
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Nurse Practitioner (Critical Care Medicine)
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1972898401, enumerated as an "individual" on June 13, 2011.

The provider is located at 6720 BERTNER AVE HOUSTON, TX 77030 and the phone number is (713) 798-1750.

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.

Amy Wells is affiliated with: NORTHERN LIGHT EASTERN MAINE MEDICAL CENTER.