Alex Gitau, - Medicare Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna) in Iowa City, IA

Alex Gitau, is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered" in Iowa City, Iowa. He graduated from nursing school in 2022 and has 3 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna). He is a member of the group practice Providence Health And Service- Washington and his current practice location is 200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, Iowa. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (515) 664-0166.

Alex Gitau is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number D170863) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1710506860.

Contact Information

Alex Gitau,
200 Hawkins Dr,
Iowa City, IA 52242-1009
(515) 664-0166
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Provider's Profile

Full NameAlex Gitau
GenderMale
SpecialityCertified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Experience3 Years
Location200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, Iowa
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Alex Gitau graduated from nursing school in 2022
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1710506860
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/09/2020
  • Last Update Date: 12/23/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8921483223
  • Enrollment ID: I20250113001478

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Alex Gitau such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1710506860NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
367500000XNurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered AP61630443 (Washington)Secondary
367500000XNurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered D170863 (Iowa)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Prov Sacred Hrt Med Ctr & Childs Hosp.Spokane, WAHospital
Providence Holy Family HospitalSpokane, WAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Providence Health And Service- Washington0840279758164

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. Alex Gitau allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameProvidence Health & Service- Washington
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1508118555
PECOS PAC ID: 0840279758
Enrollment ID: O20090717000201

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. Alex Gitau 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
Alex Gitau,
1000 4th St Sw,
Mason City, IA 50401-2800

Ph: (641) 428-7000
Alex Gitau,
200 Hawkins Dr,
Iowa City, IA 52242-1009

Ph: (515) 664-0166

Reviews and Comments


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Elizabeth M Giedt, CRNA
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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Phone: 319-356-2633    Fax: 319-356-2940
Mrs. Allison Leigh Dale, CRNA
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242
Phone: 319-356-2210    Fax: 319-356-2940
Mrs. Sara Elizabeth Wertz, RN, BSN, DNP, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242
Phone: 319-384-7354    
Mrs. Hayley Anne Smith,
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 200 Hawkins Dr, Dept Of Anesthesia, Iowa City, IA 52242
Phone: 319-356-2633    Fax: 319-356-2940
Mitchell Paul Dotson,
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242
Phone: 319-356-1616    
Laura Johnston, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242
Phone: 319-356-1616    

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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