Karen Simms, CRNA
NPI 1275005720 · Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist · Philadelphia, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karen Simms, CRNA is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist provider in Philadelphia, PA (NPI 1275005720).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1275005720
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Certified Registered Nurse AnesthetistPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- CRNA
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- RN681797 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
7 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
222 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 Retinal Surgery00145 | 45 | $117 |
| Anesthesia for Lens Surgery00142 | 40 | $77 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure on Anus and Rectum00902 | 38 | $67 |
| Anesthesia for Fragmenting, Manipulation And/Or Removal of Kidney Stone Including Use of an Endoscope00918 | 35 | $90 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Urinary System Through Urethra00910 | 26 | $56 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Skin of Arms, Legs, and Front Body00400 | 22 | $50 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-12-21
- Last updated
- 2018-12-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karen Simms's NPI number?
- Karen Simms's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275005720, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karen Simms's specialty?
- Karen Simms is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Karen Simms located?
- Karen Simms's practice location on file with NPPES is 800 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19107-6130.
- What is Karen Simms's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karen Simms is (215) 829-3000.
- Does Karen Simms accept Medicare?
- Karen Simms is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karen Simms's NPI active?
- Yes — Karen Simms's NPI (1275005720) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-12-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.