Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Mrs. Karla Ard Rather, CRNA

Individual provider Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist · NPI 1417912981

Mrs. Karla Ard Rather, CRNA is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) in Hammond, Louisiana. Qualified in 2005, 21 years ago. Practices with Childrens Hospital Anesthesia Corporation, a 279-clinician group, works from 2 locations and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Louisiana.

Years since qualifying
21
Licensed in
LA
In the registry since
2006
Specialties on file
2
What do these letters mean?
CRNA — Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
An advanced practice nurse who administers anaesthesia.

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Practice location Address checks out

15790 Paul Vega Md Dr
Hammond, LA 70403-1434
Phone: (985) 230-2198
Fax: (985) 230-2159
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Pin is approximate — placed at the ZIP-code centre, not the exact door.

Additional practice locations (1)

  • 1700 Lindberg Dr, Slidell, LA 70458-8062 — (985) 641-8008

Specialties & licences

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (primary) Taxonomy 367500000X · Licence AP04720 (LA)
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Taxonomy 367500000X · Licence RN088199 (LA)

Record details

NPI number1417912981
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderFemale
Credentials CRNA
Sole proprietorYes
NPI enumeratedApril 19, 2006
Last updated in NPPESJuly 21, 2022

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyCERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETIST (CRNA)
Medical schoolOTHER
Graduated 2005 (21 years in practice)
Group practice Childrens Hospital Anesthesia Corporation — 279 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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