Ms Christa Staples, CNNP, CPNP, FNP-C - Medicare Nurse Practitioner in Prentiss, MS

Ms Christa Staples, CNNP, CPNP, FNP-C is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Practitioner - Pediatrics" in Prentiss, Mississippi. She graduated from nursing school in 1997 and has 27 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nurse Practitioner. She is a member of the group practice Covington County Hospital and her current practice location is 1529 Columbia Ave, Prentiss, Mississippi. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (601) 792-3200.

Ms Christa Staples is licensed to practice in Texas (license number AP121222) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1740319839.

Contact Information

Ms Christa Staples, CNNP, CPNP, FNP-C
1529 Columbia Ave,
Prentiss, MS 39474-9117
(601) 792-3200
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Provider's Profile

Full NameMs Christa Staples
GenderFemale
SpecialityNurse Practitioner
Experience27 Years
Location1529 Columbia Ave, Prentiss, Mississippi
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Ms Christa Staples graduated from nursing school in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1740319839
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/05/2007
  • Last Update Date: 09/16/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1759549025
  • Enrollment ID: I20120217000036

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Ms Christa Staples such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1740319839NPI-NPPES
00424220MedicaidMS
1740319839MedicaidMS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
363LF0000XNurse Practitioner - Family R857329 (Mississippi)Secondary
363LN0005XNurse Practitioner - Neonatal, Critical Care AP04163 (Louisiana)Secondary
363LN0005XNurse Practitioner - Neonatal, Critical Care R857329 (Mississippi)Secondary
363LP0200XNurse Practitioner - Pediatrics R857329 (Mississippi)Secondary
363LP0200XNurse Practitioner - Pediatrics AP121222 (Texas)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Covington County Hospital418351725333

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Ms Christa Staples allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameCovington County Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1518260330
PECOS PAC ID: 4183517253
Enrollment ID: O20040203000816

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Ms Christa Staples is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Ms Christa Staples, CNNP, CPNP, FNP-C
Po Box 24116,
Jackson, MS 39225-4116

Ph: (601) 825-7280
Ms Christa Staples, CNNP, CPNP, FNP-C
1529 Columbia Ave,
Prentiss, MS 39474-9117

Ph: (601) 792-3200

Reviews and Comments


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