James Carson, CRNA
NPI 1538505888 · Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Carson, CRNA is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1538505888).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538505888
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Certified Registered Nurse AnesthetistPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- CRNA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- APN17675 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
13 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
126 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 Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 37 | $65 |
| Anesthesia for Injection, Drainage Or Aspiration Procedures on Spine Or Spinal Cord of Lower Back Accessed Through Skin Using Imaging Guidance01938 | 23 | $49 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00811 | 16 | $60 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Upper Abdomen00790 | 15 | $141 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure for Total Knee Joint Replacement01402 | 13 | $167 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure on Small and Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00813 | 11 | $77 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-05-14
- Last updated
- 2020-07-22
- Certified
- 2020-07-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Carson's NPI number?
- James Carson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538505888, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Carson's specialty?
- James Carson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is James Carson located?
- James Carson's practice location on file with NPPES is 1500 Citywest Blvd, Houston, TX 77042-2300.
- What is James Carson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Carson is (713) 620-4000.
- Does James Carson accept Medicare?
- James Carson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Carson's NPI active?
- Yes — James Carson's NPI (1538505888) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-07-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.