Benjamin John Armstrong, CRNA - Medicare Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna) in Spencer, IA

Benjamin John Armstrong, CRNA is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered" in Spencer, Iowa. He graduated from nursing school in 2012 and has 12 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna). He is a member of the group practice Northwest Iowa Anesthesia Associates and his current practice location is 1200 1st Ave E, Spencer, Iowa. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (712) 264-6165.

Benjamin John Armstrong is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number 116492) 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 1174845564.

Contact Information

Benjamin John Armstrong, CRNA
1200 1st Ave E,
Spencer, IA 51301-4342
(712) 264-6165
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Provider's Profile

Full NameBenjamin John Armstrong
GenderMale
SpecialityCertified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Experience12 Years
Location1200 1st Ave E, Spencer, 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:
  • Benjamin John Armstrong graduated from nursing school in 2012
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1174845564
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/25/2010
  • Last Update Date: 04/10/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8729241591
  • Enrollment ID: I20120516000040

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Benjamin John Armstrong such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1174845564NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
367500000XNurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered 116492 (Iowa)Primary
390200000XStudent In An Organized Health Care Education/training Program 116492 (Iowa)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Spencer Municipal HospitalSpencer, IAHospital
Pocahontas Community HospitalPocahontas, IAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Northwest Iowa Anesthesia Associates32744249328

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. Benjamin John Armstrong allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameLakes Regional Healthcare
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1336291160
PECOS PAC ID: 0941118442
Enrollment ID: O20031223000386
Entity NameNorthwest Iowa Anesthesia Associates
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1871568493
PECOS PAC ID: 3274424932
Enrollment ID: O20040322001977

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. Benjamin John Armstrong 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
Benjamin John Armstrong, CRNA
1200 1st Ave E,
Spencer, IA 51301-4342

Ph: (712) 264-6165
Benjamin John Armstrong, CRNA
1200 1st Ave E,
Spencer, IA 51301-4342

Ph: (712) 264-6165

Reviews and Comments


Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered Nurses in Spencer, IA

Sheri Ann Baker, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1200 1st Ave E, Spencer, IA 51301
Phone: 912-264-6198    
Eric Wayne Anderson, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1200 1st Ave E, Spencer, IA 51301
Phone: 952-442-9770    
John Anthon Haak, CRNA, ARNP
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1200 1st Ave E, Spencer, IA 51301
Phone: 712-264-6164    
Richard Mishler, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1200 1st Ave E, Spencer, IA 51301
Phone: 952-442-9770    
Dale Kroll, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1200 1st Ave E, Spencer, IA 51301
Phone: 952-442-9770    
Natasha Jean Broom, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1200 1st Ave E, Spencer, IA 51301
Phone: 712-264-6198    

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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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