Fritz Karsnia, CRNA - Medicare Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna) in Rhinelander, WI

Fritz Karsnia, CRNA is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered" in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. He graduated from nursing school in 2001 and has 23 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna). He is a member of the group practice Lake Region Healthcare Corporation and his current practice location is 2251 N Shore Dr, Rhinelander, Wisconsin. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (715) 361-2000.

Fritz Karsnia is licensed to practice in Wisconsin (license number 078537) 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 1477738821.

Contact Information

Fritz Karsnia, CRNA
2251 N Shore Dr,
Rhinelander, WI 54501-8360
(715) 361-2000
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Provider's Profile

Full NameFritz Karsnia
GenderMale
SpecialityCertified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Experience23 Years
Location2251 N Shore Dr, Rhinelander, Wisconsin
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:
  • Fritz Karsnia graduated from nursing school in 2001
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1477738821
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/04/2008
  • Last Update Date: 05/21/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4284718610
  • Enrollment ID: I20120711000249

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Fritz Karsnia such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1477738821NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
367500000XNurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered 078537 (Wisconsin)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Lake Region Healthcare CorporationFergus falls, MNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Lake Region Healthcare Corporation3971565334109

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. Fritz Karsnia allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePrairie Ridge Hospital And Health Services
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1407838329
PECOS PAC ID: 0648222349
Enrollment ID: O20050210000490
Entity NameLake Region Healthcare Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093713372
PECOS PAC ID: 3971565334
Enrollment ID: O20060109000246

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. Fritz Karsnia 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
Fritz Karsnia, CRNA
2251 N Shore Dr,
Rhinelander, WI 54501-8360

Ph: (715) 361-2000
Fritz Karsnia, CRNA
2251 N Shore Dr,
Rhinelander, WI 54501-8360

Ph: (715) 361-2000

Reviews and Comments


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Phone: 715-361-2886    Fax: 715-361-2877
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
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Phone: 715-361-2000    Fax: 715-361-2178
Joan M Sive,
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
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Phone: 715-361-2000    Fax: 715-361-2877
Bradley D Benton, CRNA
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2251 N Shore Dr, Rhinelander, WI 54501
Phone: 715-361-4700    

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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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