Rachael Lynn Spear, CRNA - Medicare Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna) in Wadena, MN

Rachael Lynn Spear, CRNA is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered" in Wadena, Minnesota. She went to University Of North Dakota School Of Medicine and graduated in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna). She is a member of the group practice Astera Health and her current practice location is 415 Jefferson St N, Wadena, Minnesota. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (218) 631-3510.

Rachael Lynn Spear is licensed to practice in Minnesota (license number R1628287) 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 1679655229.

Contact Information

Rachael Lynn Spear, CRNA
415 Jefferson St N,
Wadena, MN 58482-1264
(218) 631-3510
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Provider's Profile

Full NameRachael Lynn Spear
GenderFemale
SpecialityCertified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Experience22 Years
Location415 Jefferson St N, Wadena, Minnesota
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:
  • Rachael Lynn Spear attended and graduated from University Of North Dakota School Of Medicine in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1679655229
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/20/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/29/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3577559764
  • Enrollment ID: I20040422001269

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Rachael Lynn Spear such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1679655229NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
367500000XNurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered R1628287 (Minnesota)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Tri County HospitalWadena, MNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Astera Health296139527294

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. Rachael Lynn Spear allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameAstera Health
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1134305162
PECOS PAC ID: 2961395272
Enrollment ID: O20040202001082

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. Rachael Lynn Spear 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
Rachael Lynn Spear, CRNA
415 Jefferson St N,
Wadena, MN 58482-1264

Ph: (218) 631-3510
Rachael Lynn Spear, CRNA
415 Jefferson St N,
Wadena, MN 58482-1264

Ph: (218) 631-3510

Reviews and Comments


Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered Nurses in Wadena, MN

Mrs. Wendy Amanda Gravelle, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 415 Jefferson St North, Wadena, MN 56482
Phone: 218-631-3510    Fax: 218-631-7496
Lee Allen Ellingson, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 415 Jefferson St N, Wadena, MN 56482
Phone: 218-631-7589    

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