Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Lower, CRNA

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CMS: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)) · Galion, OH

  • NPI 1396481446
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 74.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 4 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
269 Portland Way S
Galion, OH 448332312
(419) 468-4841
fax (419) 468-2381
Additional location
272 Hospital RD
Chillicothe, OH 456019031
(740) 779-7540
Mailing address
700 N Columbus St
Crestline, OH 448271455

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2022 — 4 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 12, 2024
Year of graduation
2022 — 4 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
367500000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Ohio #APRN.CRNA.0020523

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1396481446. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
65
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$8,721
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 21 21 $223
00812 Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 16 16 $73
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery 14 14 $90
00731 Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 14 14 $115

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Galion Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, average services per provider: 16. This provider delivers 4.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$14
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 1 $14.25

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$14

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. James Lower's medical specialty?
Dr. James Lower practices Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in Galion, OH.
Where does Dr. James Lower practice?
Dr. James Lower practices at 269 Portland Way S, Galion, OH 448332312. Office phone: 4194684841.
What is Dr. James Lower's NPI?
Dr. James Lower's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396481446, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Lower accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Lower accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Lower commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement (HCPCS 01402); Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope (HCPCS 00812); Anesthesia for lens surgery (HCPCS 00142). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.