Linda Vekasi, MSN- CRNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
20+
Years in Practice
Practice Locations
1 location
About Linda Vekasi
Linda Vekasi, MSN- CRNA is a healthcare provider practicing in Lenoir City, TN.
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.
32
Years Experience
1
Location
2
States Licensed
Credentials & Board Certifications
Additional Specialties
Primary Specialty
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)Credentials verified via NPI Registry (NPPES)
Education & Training
Medical School
University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine
Class of 1994
Licenses & Practice States
Licensed in 2 states
| State | License | Classification | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 9296 | Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered | |
| Tennessee | 64931 | Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered | — |
| Tennessee | RN64931/ARNP009296 | Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered | — |
| Kentucky | 6021A | Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered | — |
Public Data Summary for Linda Vekasi
With 20 years of practice, Linda Vekasi is an established certified registered nurse anesthetist (crna) provider, MSN- CRNA, after earning their medical degree at University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine in 1994. Linda currently practices at Covenant Medical Group Inc in Lenoir City, Tennessee. Their National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548212632, 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 Linda Vekasi as a lower-volume certified registered nurse anesthetist (crna) provider, treating approximately 321 Medicare beneficiaries and delivering 323 services in the most recent reporting year. That panel size indicates a smaller, more selective practice pattern.
Under the Physician Payments Sunshine Act, CMS reports that Linda Vekasi received $193 in industry payments in 2023. Payments at this scale are typical for most practicing physicians and generally reflect routine educational activities.
Transparency & Safety
Public records from CMS and OIG databases
Industry Payments
$193
Total payments received from pharmaceutical and medical device companies in 2023.
Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Opioid Prescribing
This provider has no opioid prescriptions on file in Medicare Part D data.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Linda Vekasi
What does Linda Vekasi specialize in?
Linda Vekasi specializes in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna). Secondary taxonomy filings also list Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered.
Where does Linda Vekasi practice?
Linda Vekasi practices at Covenant Medical Group Inc in Lenoir City, Tennessee.
Does Linda Vekasi accept Medicare?
CMS records show that Linda Vekasi accepts Medicare assignment. CMS billing data shows 321 Medicare beneficiaries treated in the most recent reporting year.
What is Linda Vekasi's NPI number?
Linda Vekasi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548212632. 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 Linda Vekasi been practicing?
Linda Vekasi has approximately 20 years of practice experience, having graduated from University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine in 1994.