Melisa Highfield, CRNA
NPI 1235860164 · Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist · Kearney, NE
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melisa Highfield, CRNA is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist provider in Kearney, NE (NPI 1235860164).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1235860164
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Certified Registered Nurse AnesthetistPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- CRNA
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 82126 (NE)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Nursing Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
3 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
111 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00811 | 33 | $142 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 29 | $146 |
| Insertion of Artery Tube for Blood Sampling Or Infusion Through Skin36620 | 14 | $40 |
| Anesthesia for X-Ray Or Radiation Therapy01922 | 12 | $182 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Thigh Nerve (femoral Nerve)64447 | 12 | $57 |
| Anesthesia for X-Ray on Artery of Brain, Heart, Or Chest01926 | 11 | $308 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2022-06-21
- Last updated
- 2023-05-28
- Certified
- 2023-05-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melisa Highfield's NPI number?
- Melisa Highfield's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235860164, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melisa Highfield's specialty?
- Melisa Highfield is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melisa Highfield located?
- Melisa Highfield's practice location on file with NPPES is 804 22nd Ave, Kearney, NE 68845-2206.
- What is Melisa Highfield's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melisa Highfield is (308) 455-3600.
- Does Melisa Highfield accept Medicare?
- Melisa Highfield is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melisa Highfield's NPI active?
- Yes — Melisa Highfield's NPI (1235860164) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-05-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.