PAULA KAY RUBISON CRNA
NPI 1982698940
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Joplin, MO

Active since September 07, 2005PECOS Enrolled
75/100
CMS Quality Rating
1102 W 32ND ST, JOPLIN, MO 64804(417) 347-6671 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 29, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Paula Kay Rubison Crna NPPES

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

PAULA KAY RUBISON CRNA (NPI 1982698940) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Joplin, Missouri, licensed in Kentucky (2682A) and active in the NPI registry since September 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982698940
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NamePAULA KAY RUBISONCredential: CRNA
Location Address1102 W 32ND STJoplin, MO 64804-3503
Mailing AddressPo Box 5041Joplin, MO 64803-5041 · (417) 631-2349
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateSeptember 7, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 29, 2010
✔ NPI 1982698940 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 KY · 2682A
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 1062144 (KY)
1102 W 32ND ST, Joplin, MO 64804

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Paula Kay Mcghee Crna

Other Identifiers 2

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified1264436KY
Medicaid7400146200KY

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)

Paula Kay Rubison Crna is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging– Durable Medical Equipment– Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Paula Rubison reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1169 EASTERN PKWY, SUITE G58
Louisville, KY 40217
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 36 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 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 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.
223 services222 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.
101 services101 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.
81 services78 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.
37 services37 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 services18 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 64804 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
$121.96 typical visit price
range $52.28 – $161.24
Typical copayment $30.49 (range $13.07 – $40.31)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$65.71 typical visit price
range $16.30 – $131.05
Typical copayment $16.42 (range $4.07 – $32.76)
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 20

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

Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
1102 W 32ND ST
JOPLIN, MO 64804
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
1102 W 32ND ST
JOPLIN, MO 64804
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1102 W 32ND ST
JOPLIN, MO 64804
Registered Nurse (Medical-Surgical)
1102 W 32ND ST
JOPLIN, MO 64804
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1102 W 32ND ST
JOPLIN, MO 64804
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1102 W 32ND ST
JOPLIN, MO 64804
Hospitalist
1102 W 32ND ST
JOPLIN, MO 64804
Speech-Language Pathologist
1102 W 32ND ST
JOPLIN, MO 64804

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 Paula Rubison's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paula Rubison is 1982698940. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 7, 2005. The provider is also known as Paula Kay Mcghee Crna.

Where is Paula Rubison located?

Paula Rubison practices at 1102 W 32nd St, Joplin, MO 64804. The listed phone number is (417) 347-6671.

What is Paula Rubison's specialty?

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

Is Paula Rubison enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Paula Rubison is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Paula Rubison's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Paula Rubison reassigns Medicare benefits to Lec Ancillary PLLC (Louisville, KY). The 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 Paula Rubison's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Paula Rubison was last updated on March 29, 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.