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Dr. Sara Messenger, CRNA

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CMS: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)) · Registered Nurse · Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist · Asheville, NC

  • NPI 1285949032
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 16 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
76 Peachtree Road, Suite 300
Asheville, NC 288033505
(828) 274-3477
fax (828) 274-7407

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2010 — 16 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 24, 2024
Year of graduation
2010 — 16 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
367500000X — NUCC code
State licenses (3)
North Carolina #1789 · North Carolina #202513 · North Carolina #085601
Medicaid
NC #8053891

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1285949032. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
56
Distinct HCPCS
1
Medicare allowed
$3,314
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery 56 51 $59

In context: peer comparison

Among 68 peers in Asheville Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, average services per provider: 40. This provider delivers 1.4× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Sara Messenger's medical specialty?
Dr. Sara Messenger practices Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in Asheville, NC.
Where does Dr. Sara Messenger practice?
Dr. Sara Messenger practices at 76 Peachtree Road, Asheville, NC 288033505. Office phone: 8282743477.
What is Dr. Sara Messenger's NPI?
Dr. Sara Messenger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285949032, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Sara Messenger accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Sara Messenger accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Sara Messenger commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for lens surgery (HCPCS 00142). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.