Barbara Rucker, CRNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
14+
Years in Practice
Practice Locations
3 locations
About Barbara Rucker
Barbara Rucker, CRNA is a healthcare provider practicing in New Orleans, LA.
Specialty Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
15
Years Experience
3
Locations
1
States Licensed
Credentials & Board Certifications
Additional Specialties
Primary Specialty
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)Credentials verified via NPI Registry (NPPES)
Education & Training
Medical School
Other
Class of 2011
Licenses & Practice States
Licensed in 1 state
| State | License | Classification | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | AP06789 | Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered | |
| Louisiana | RN116534 | Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered | — |
Public Data Summary for Barbara Rucker
With 14 years of practice, Barbara Rucker is an established certified registered nurse anesthetist (crna) provider, CRNA, after earning their medical degree at Other in 2011. Barbara currently practices across 3 facilities, including Ochsner Clinic Llc in New Orleans, Louisiana. Their National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285990747, and the profile below combines data from CMS NPPES, Medicare billing records, the HHS OIG exclusion list, and — where available — CMS Open Payments, Medicare Utilization, and Part D prescriber summaries.
CMS Medicare data shows Barbara Rucker as a lower-volume certified registered nurse anesthetist (crna) provider, treating approximately 53 Medicare beneficiaries and delivering 54 services in the most recent reporting year. That panel size indicates a smaller, more selective practice pattern.
Transparency & Safety
Public records from CMS and OIG databases
Opioid Prescribing
This provider has no opioid prescriptions on file in Medicare Part D data.
Insurance & Accessibility
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Barbara Rucker
What does Barbara Rucker specialize in?
Barbara Rucker specializes in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna). Secondary taxonomy filings also list Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered.
Where does Barbara Rucker practice?
Barbara Rucker practices at Ochsner Clinic Llc in New Orleans, Louisiana. Barbara is also affiliated with 2 additional facilities, listed below.
Does Barbara Rucker accept Medicare?
CMS records show that Barbara Rucker accepts Medicare assignment. CMS billing data shows 53 Medicare beneficiaries treated in the most recent reporting year.
What is Barbara Rucker's NPI number?
Barbara Rucker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285990747. This is the unique 10-digit number the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services assigns to every practicing US healthcare provider. You can verify this number directly at the NPPES NPI Registry.
How long has Barbara Rucker been practicing?
Barbara Rucker has approximately 14 years of practice experience, having graduated from Other in 2011.