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MS. SARA NICOLE FRANCO CRNA
NPI 1982831152
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Saint Louis, MO

Active since June 16, 2009PECOS Enrolled
1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, DEPT ANESTHESIOLOGY, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110(800) 862-9980(314) 362-1185 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 25, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 25, 2024, Apr 10, 2024, Nov 15, 2021 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2016).

About Ms. Sara Nicole Franco Crna NPPES

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

MS. SARA NICOLE FRANCO CRNA (NPI 1982831152) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Saint Louis, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2004017957) and active in the NPI registry since June 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982831152
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameMS. SARA NICOLE FRANCOCredential: CRNA
Location Address1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, DEPT ANESTHESIOLOGYSaint Louis, MO 63110-1003
Mailing AddressPo Box 60352Saint Louis, MO 63160-0352 · (800) 862-9980 · Fax (314) 362-1185
Phone(800) 862-9980
Fax(314) 362-1185
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 16, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateApril 25, 20246 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1982831152 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 MO · 2004017957
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.
1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, Saint Louis, MO 63110
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid919329409MO

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)

Ms. Sara Nicole Franco 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 Reassignments

4

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

Gateway Anesthesia Group LLC
8.0 mi
Anesthesiology
10296 BIG BEND RD
Saint Louis, MO 63122
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 27 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1457040479 (314) 735-0200
SW Anesthesia LLC
9.8 mi
Anesthesiology
12345 W BEND DR STE 201
Saint Louis, MO 63128
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 42 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1306319769 (314) 722-2530
Diversified Medical Services LLC
16 mi
Anesthesiology
5023 N ILLINOIS ST, STE 1
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 20 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1780962506 (618) 239-0678
Xiaohui's Medical, LLC
58 mi
Pain Medicine
618 MAPLE VALLEY DR
Farmington, MO 63640
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 4 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1518297977 (573) 756-3400

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 63110 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
$128.28 typical visit price
range $55.65 – $169.38
Typical copayment $32.07 (range $13.91 – $42.34)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$69.50 typical visit price
range $17.76 – $137.92
Typical copayment $17.37 (range $4.44 – $34.48)
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.

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.

DR. MARGARET LEIGHTON MCNAIRY MD
Hospitalist
1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, DIV IM HOSPITALIST
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
St. Louis City (314) 362-1700
MS. CHERYL ANNE WOOLSEY PA
Physician Assistant
1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, DIV IM MEDICAL ONCOLOGY
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
St. Louis City (314) 747-1171
ANNA RABINOV ANNA RABINOV
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
St. Louis City (314) 747-3000
MRS. MICHELLE MARIE BLOOM ACNP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, DEPT ANESTHESIOLOGY
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
St. Louis City (800) 862-9980
DR. FARIS ADAM BAKEER MD
Hospitalist
1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, DIV IM HOSPITALIST
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
St. Louis City (314) 362-1700
DR. REHAN RAIS MD
Hospitalist
1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, DIV IM HOSPITALIST
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
St. Louis City (314) 362-1700
DR. RANDY OLIVIER LAINE MD
Hospitalist
1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, DIV IM HOSPITALIST
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
St. Louis City (314) 362-1700
DR. BRADLEY SETH KUSHNER MD
Surgery
1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, DIV SURG VASCULAR
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
St. Louis City (314) 273-7373

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 Sara Franco's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sara Franco is 1982831152. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 16, 2009.

Where is Sara Franco located?

Sara Franco practices at 1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz Dept Anesthesiology, Saint Louis, MO 63110. The listed phone number is (800) 862-9980.

What is Sara Franco's specialty?

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

Is Sara Franco enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sara Franco is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Sara Franco's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Sara Franco reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Gateway Anesthesia Group LLC (Saint Louis, MO), SW Anesthesia LLC (Saint Louis, MO), Diversified Medical Services LLC (Fairview Heights, IL) and Xiaohui's Medical, LLC (Farmington, MO). 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 Sara Franco'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 Sara Franco was last updated on April 25, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.