Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Karen Simms, CRNA

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CMS: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)) · Philadelphia, PA

  • NPI 1275005720
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 8 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
800 Spruce St
Philadelphia, PA 191076130
(215) 829-3000
Mailing address
301 S 8Th St Ste 2L
Philadelphia, PA 191064017

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2018 — 8 yrs on file
Year of graduation
2018 — 8 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
367500000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Pennsylvania #RN681797

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1275005720. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
139
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$13,087
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery 50 49 $80
00145 Anesthesia for retinal surgery 38 38 $128
00140 Anesthesia for other procedure on eye 21 21 $91
00918 Anesthesia for fragmenting, manipulation and/or removal of kidney stone including use of an endoscope 17 17 $94
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra 13 13 $53

In context: peer comparison

Among 200 peers in this city , average services per provider: 28. This provider delivers 5.0× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Karen Simms's medical specialty?
Dr. Karen Simms practices Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in Philadelphia, PA.
Where does Dr. Karen Simms practice?
Dr. Karen Simms practices at 800 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 191076130. Office phone: 2158293000.
What is Dr. Karen Simms's NPI?
Dr. Karen Simms's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275005720, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Karen Simms accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Karen Simms accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Karen Simms commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for lens surgery (HCPCS 00142); Anesthesia for retinal surgery (HCPCS 00145); Anesthesia for other procedure on eye (HCPCS 00140). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.