Kari Ann Bunkers, CRNA - Medicare Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna) in Watertown, SD

Kari Ann Bunkers, CRNA is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered" in Watertown, South Dakota. She graduated from nursing school in 2019 and has 5 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna). She is a member of the group practice Prairie Lakes Health Care Systems Inc and her current practice location is 401 9th Ave Nw, Watertown, South Dakota. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (605) 882-7000.

Kari Ann Bunkers is licensed to practice in South Dakota (license number CR001036) 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 1366916645.

Contact Information

Kari Ann Bunkers, CRNA
401 9th Ave Nw,
Watertown, SD 57201-1548
(605) 882-7000
(605) 882-7819

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Provider's Profile

Full NameKari Ann Bunkers
GenderFemale
SpecialityCertified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Experience5 Years
Location401 9th Ave Nw, Watertown, South Dakota
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:
  • Kari Ann Bunkers graduated from nursing school in 2019
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1366916645
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/19/2019
  • Last Update Date: 01/04/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0446591739
  • Enrollment ID: I20191206002526

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Kari Ann Bunkers such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1366916645NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
367500000XNurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered CR001036 (South Dakota)Primary
163W00000XRegistered Nurse R040689 (South Dakota)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System, IncWatertown, SDHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Prairie Lakes Health Care Systems Inc8628987823122

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. Kari Ann Bunkers allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NamePrairie Lakes Health Care Systems Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1720166002
PECOS PAC ID: 8628987823
Enrollment ID: O20040202000187

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. Kari Ann Bunkers 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
Kari Ann Bunkers, CRNA
401 9th Ave Nw,
Watertown, SD 57201-1548

Ph: (605) 882-7000
Kari Ann Bunkers, CRNA
401 9th Ave Nw,
Watertown, SD 57201-1548

Ph: (605) 882-7000

Reviews and Comments


Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered Nurses in Watertown, SD

Henry P Voss, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 401 9th Ave Nw, Watertown, SD 57201
Phone: 605-882-7000    Fax: 605-882-7636
Mark E Schulz, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 401 9th Ave Nw, Watertown, SD 57201
Phone: 605-882-7000    Fax: 605-882-7636
Keith A Wanner, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 401 9th Ave Nw, Watertown, SD 57201
Phone: 605-882-7000    Fax: 605-882-7819
Paul A Tobin, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 401 9th Ave Nw, Watertown, SD 57201
Phone: 605-882-7000    Fax: 605-882-7636
Bradley J Fishman, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 401 9th Ave Nw, Watertown, SD 57201
Phone: 605-882-7000    Fax: 605-882-7636
Mr. Kellen Patrick Schmidt,
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 401 9th Ave Nw, Watertown, SD 57201
Phone: 605-882-7000    

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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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