Walter Kennedy, CRNA - Medicare Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna) in Ruston, LA

Walter Kennedy, CRNA is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered" in Ruston, Louisiana. He graduated from nursing school in 1983 and has 41 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna). He is a member of the group practice Joseph E Humble And Raymond Haik Ptrs and his current practice location is 401 E Vaughn Ave, Ruston, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (318) 254-2100.

Walter Kennedy is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number RN039167) 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 1730375288.

Contact Information

Walter Kennedy, CRNA
401 E Vaughn Ave,
Ruston, LA 71270-5950
(318) 254-2100
(318) 254-2728

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Provider's Profile

Full NameWalter Kennedy
GenderMale
SpecialityCertified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Experience41 Years
Location401 E Vaughn Ave, Ruston, Louisiana
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:
  • Walter Kennedy graduated from nursing school in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1730375288
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/19/2007
  • Last Update Date: 09/19/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6002996543
  • Enrollment ID: I20080109000439

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Walter Kennedy such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1730375288NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
367500000XNurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered RN039167 (Louisiana)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Joseph E Humble And Raymond Haik Ptrs822409217618

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. Walter Kennedy allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameJoseph E Humble And Raymond Haik Ptrs
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1336178482
PECOS PAC ID: 8224092176
Enrollment ID: O20041119000184
Entity NameArena Anesthesia Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1023244779
PECOS PAC ID: 4385795319
Enrollment ID: O20090702000042

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. Walter Kennedy 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
Walter Kennedy, CRNA
Po Box 25108,
Chattanooga, TN 37422-5108

Ph: (318) 254-2100
Walter Kennedy, CRNA
401 E Vaughn Ave,
Ruston, LA 71270-5950

Ph: (318) 254-2100

Reviews and Comments


Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered Nurses in Ruston, LA

Christopher E Lancaster, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 401 E Vaughn Ave, Ruston, LA 71270
Phone: 318-254-2454    
Janie Constance Hill, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 401 E Vaughn Ave, Ruston, LA 71270
Phone: 318-254-2557    
Mr. Gregory Allen Strickland Jr., CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 401 E Vaughn Ave, Ruston, LA 71270
Phone: 318-254-2557    
Mr. John Harris, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1118 S Farmerville St, Ruston, LA 71270
Phone: 318-232-7700    Fax: 318-232-7148
Mr. Jody D Adams, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1118 S Farmerville St, Ruston, LA 71270
Phone: 318-232-7119    Fax: 318-232-1092
Whitney Sumlin,
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2000 W Barnett Springs Ave Apt 218, Ruston, LA 71270
Phone: 870-826-9429    
Jennifer Hausgen Lowery, C.R.N.A.
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1118 S Farmerville St, Medical Staff Services, Ruston, LA 71270
Phone: 318-232-1092    

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