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LARA KJURSTON KNOWLES CRNA
NPI 1023520806
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Pueblo, CO

Active since November 01, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
400 W 16TH ST, PUEBLO, CO 81003(719) 584-4000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 24, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 24, 2021, Nov 1, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Lara Kjurston Knowles Crna NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

LARA KJURSTON KNOWLES CRNA (NPI 1023520806) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Pueblo, Colorado, licensed in Colorado (C-APN.0000902-C-CRNA) and active in the NPI registry since November 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mountain View Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023520806
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameLARA KJURSTON KNOWLESCredential: CRNA
Location Address400 W 16TH STPueblo, CO 81003-2745
Mailing Address2060 N 50th EIdaho Falls, ID 83401-5784 · (208) 313-0428
Phone(719) 584-4000
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateNovember 1, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateJune 24, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 24, 2021
✔ NPI 1023520806 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in CO · C-APN.0000902-C-CRNA✔ Licensed in AZ · 259162
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
400 W 16TH ST, Pueblo, CO 81003
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Moda Health Plan, Inc., Select Health.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Lara Kjurston Knowles Crna is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5395002026
PECOS Enrollment IDI20171205000689, I20181218001997, I20210630000787, I20250919004056
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging– Durable Medical Equipment– Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

6

Medicare enrollment records show Lara Knowles reassigns Medicare billing to 6 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Rangely Hospital District
257 mi
Family Medicine
225 EAGLE CREST DRIVE
Rangely, CO 81648
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Colorado enrollment
  • 18 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1730108747 (970) 675-5011
Mountain View Hospital LLC
521 mi
Pain Medicine
1595 YELLOWSTONE AVE
Pocatello, ID 83201
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Idaho enrollment
  • 298 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1699141150 (208) 522-7246
Valley Anesthesiology Consultants, Inc.
523 mi
Anesthesiology
2262 E ROSE GARDEN LN
Phoenix, AZ 85024
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 518 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1285660704 (954) 939-5000
Madison Avenue Surgery Center LLC
527 mi
Ambulatory Surgical
1855 MADISON AVENUE
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Idaho enrollment
  • 12 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1225488216 (208) 881-5351
Northeastern Anesthesia PLLC
563 mi
Anesthesiology
5700 E HIGHWAY 90
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 132 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1487956504 (520) 263-3835
Valley Regional Anesthesia Associates Inc
837 mi
Anesthesiology
7341 N 1ST ST STE 106
Fresno, CA 93720
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona and California enrollments
  • 75 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1578272415 (559) 289-4574

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
16 services16 patients
Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402
Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Mountain View Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Idaho Falls, ID
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipPhysician
CMS Certification Number130065
Location2325 Coronado StreetIdaho Falls, ID 83404 · Bonneville County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Idaho Falls Community Hospital, LLC

Acute Care Hospitals · Idaho Falls, ID
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number130074
Location2327 Coronado StIdaho Falls, ID 83404 · Bonneville County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 81003 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$132.55 typical visit price
range $58.06 – $174.82
Typical copayment $33.13 (range $14.51 – $43.70)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$72.20 typical visit price
range $18.88 – $142.79
Typical copayment $18.05 (range $4.72 – $35.69)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

MISS EMILY ANNE KEARNEY RDN
Dietitian, Registered
400 W 16TH ST
PUEBLO, CO 81003
Pueblo County (719) 584-4994
CHRISTOPHER JON STARK
Internal Medicine
400 W 16TH ST
PUEBLO, CO 81003
Pueblo County (719) 595-2218
MARY RUSSO DO
Emergency Medicine
400 W 16TH ST
PUEBLO, CO 81003
Pueblo County (719) 584-4306
DR. DARYA BLEDNOVA MD
Internal Medicine
400 W 16TH ST
PUEBLO, CO 81003
Pueblo County (970) 624-2403
KAYLA TOENNIS DO
Internal Medicine
400 W 16TH ST
PUEBLO, CO 81003
Pueblo County (719) 595-7585
DR. SHAUN MICHAEL PITTS DO
Internal Medicine
400 W 16TH ST
PUEBLO, CO 81003
Pueblo County (719) 595-7585
DR. NICHOLAS CIURCZAK DO
Internal Medicine
400 W 16TH ST
PUEBLO, CO 81003
Pueblo County (719) 544-1488
TARA ANN LENK D.O.
Anesthesiology
400 W 16TH ST
PUEBLO, CO 81003
Pueblo County (719) 584-4045

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Lara Knowles's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lara Knowles is 1023520806. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 1, 2017.

Where is Lara Knowles located?

Lara Knowles practices at 400 W 16th St, Pueblo, CO 81003. The listed phone number is (719) 584-4000.

What is Lara Knowles's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Lara Knowles enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lara Knowles is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Lara Knowles's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Lara Knowles reassigns Medicare benefits to 6 organizations: Rangely Hospital District (Rangely, CO), Mountain View Hospital LLC (Pocatello, ID), Valley Anesthesiology Consultants, Inc. (Phoenix, AZ), Madison Avenue Surgery Center LLC (Idaho Falls, ID), Northeastern Anesthesia PLLC (Sierra Vista, AZ) and 1 more organization, listed in the Medicare section above. Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Lara Knowles's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Lara Knowles accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Moda Health Plan, Inc. and Select Health list Lara Knowles as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Lara Knowles affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Lara Knowles is affiliated with Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital, LLC.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lara Knowles was last updated on June 24, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.