BESSIE J CHRISTENSEN CRNA
NPI 1982655080
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Louisville, KY

Active since May 13, 2006Accepts Medicare Assignment
75/100
CMS Quality Rating
233 E GRAY ST, TOWERS NORTH, STE 804, LOUISVILLE, KY 40202(502) 629-2880 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 10, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

About Bessie J Christensen Crna NPPES

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

BESSIE J CHRISTENSEN CRNA (NPI 1982655080) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Louisville, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (3002643) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. She is a graduate of Other (1997).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982655080
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameBESSIE J CHRISTENSENCredential: CRNA
Location Address233 E GRAY ST, TOWERS NORTH, STE 804Louisville, KY 40202-2026
Mailing Address804 Scott Nixon Memorial DrAugusta, GA 30907-2464
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1997
Enumeration DateMay 13, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 10, 2020
NPPES CertifiedDecember 10, 2020
NPI 1982655080 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 KY · 3002643
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.

233 E GRAY ST, Louisville, KY 40202

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

Bessie J Christensen 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 ID3779519954
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050711000179

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the 2024 & 2026 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.
200 services199 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.
85 services84 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.
75 services72 patients
Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812
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.
60 services60 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on neck area (1 year or older) 00320
Anesthesia for a procedure on the neck area is a medical service provided to ensure you remain comfortable and pain-free during the operation. It involves administering medication to numb the neck region or to induce sleep. The method chosen depends on the specific procedure and your overall health.
18 services17 patients
Upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy for acid reflux NAN12
An upper GI endoscopy is a procedure to examine your esophagus and stomach using a thin, flexible tube called an endoscope. It helps diagnose conditions like acid reflux by identifying any inflammation or damage. It's generally safe, performed under sedation, and takes about 15-30 minutes.
0 services1 patient

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 40202 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
$122.77 typical visit price
range $52.76 – $162.27
Typical copayment $30.69 (range $13.19 – $40.56)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.24 typical visit price
range $16.53 – $131.99
Typical copayment $16.56 (range $4.13 – $32.99)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

75/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 13

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

Anesthesiology
233 E GRAY ST, SUITE 804, MED TOWER
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
233 E GRAY ST, TOWERS NORTH, STE 804
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
233 E GRAY ST, TOWERS NORTH, 804
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
233 E GRAY ST
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
233 E GRAY ST
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
233 E GRAY ST
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
233 E GRAY ST, SUITE 804
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
233 E GRAY ST, SUITE 804
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1982655080, enumerated as an "individual" on May 13, 2006.

The provider is located at 233 E GRAY ST TOWERS NORTH, STE 804 LOUISVILLE, KY 40202 and the phone number is (502) 629-2880.

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.