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CRAIG ALAN KNUDTSON CRNA
NPI 1023521457
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Pullman, WA

Active since November 07, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
77.81/100
CMS Quality Rating
835 SE BISHOP BLVD, PULLMAN, WA 99163(509) 332-2541 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 5, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 5, 2026, Mar 19, 2025, Jan 11, 2018 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

About Craig Alan Knudtson Crna NPPES

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

CRAIG ALAN KNUDTSON CRNA (NPI 1023521457) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Pullman, Washington, licensed in Washington (AP60815499) and active in the NPI registry since November 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Pullman Regional Hospital, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023521457
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameCRAIG ALAN KNUDTSONCredential: CRNA
Location Address835 SE BISHOP BLVDPullman, WA 99163-5512
Mailing Address835 Se Bishop BlvdPullman, WA 99163-5512 · (509) 332-2541
Phone(509) 332-2541
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateNovember 7, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 5, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 5, 2026
✔ NPI 1023521457 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in WA · AP60815499
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.
Also ListedRegistered NurseTaxonomy 163W00000X · License RN60792813 (WA)
835 SE BISHOP BLVD, Pullman, WA 99163
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1600 E Main StElma, WA 98541-9560 · Phone (360) 346-2222
Location 2101 W 8th AveSpokane, WA 99204-2307 · Phone (509) 474-3131

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc..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

Craig Alan Knudtson 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 ID1850650912
PECOS Enrollment IDI20180117002170
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

4

Medicare enrollment records show Craig Knudtson reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Public Hospital District #1-A Of Whitman County
Same address
Critical Access
835 SE BISHOP BLVD
Pullman, WA 99163
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 151 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1366446767 (509) 332-2514
Olympia Orthopaedic Associates PLLC
275 mi
Ambulatory Surgical
3901 CAPITAL MALL DR SW STE B
Olympia, WA 98502
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 68 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1083785398 (360) 491-8439
Grays Harbor County Public Hospital District No. 1
290 mi
Rural Health
105 W SIMPSON AVE
Mccleary, WA 98557
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1740211028 (Washington)
  • 138 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1255401683 (360) 346-2222
Dreamtime Anesthesia LLC
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1424 N MCDONALD RD #101
Spokane, WA 99216
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 6 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1275251456 (509) 928-7272

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Pullman Regional Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Pullman, WA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number501331
Location835 S Bishop BlvdPullman, WA 99163 · Whitman County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 99163 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
$130.99 typical visit price
range $57.27 – $172.80
Typical copayment $32.74 (range $14.31 – $43.20)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$71.29 typical visit price
range $18.56 – $141.11
Typical copayment $17.82 (range $4.64 – $35.27)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

77.81/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality67.62
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost58.43

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.

RACHEL C SILVA-BISCHOFF RN
Registered Nurse
835 SE BISHOP BLVD
PULLMAN, WA 99163
Whitman County (509) 336-7300
MRS. MAILE KELLER
Physical Therapy Assistant
835 SE BISHOP BLVD
PULLMAN, WA 99163
Whitman County (509) 332-5106
CATHERINE WILKINS RN
Registered Nurse
835 SE BISHOP BLVD
PULLMAN, WA 99163
Whitman County (509) 332-2541
PULLMAN ANESTHESIA PLLC
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
835 SE BISHOP BLVD
PULLMAN, WA 99163
Whitman County (801) 254-6316
MARILYN ANNE BURCH R.D., C.D.
Dietitian, Registered
835 SE BISHOP BLVD
PULLMAN, WA 99163
Whitman County (509) 336-7543
DR. GARA KNUDTSON DNAP, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
835 SE BISHOP BLVD
PULLMAN, WA 99163
Whitman County (509) 332-2541
MRS. HANNAH BANCROFT HUG CRNA, DNP
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
835 SE BISHOP BLVD
PULLMAN, WA 99163
Whitman County (509) 332-2541
JANESSA M SCHAPER
Physical Therapist
835 SE BISHOP BLVD
PULLMAN, WA 99163
Whitman County (509) 332-2541

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 Craig Knudtson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Craig Knudtson is 1023521457. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 7, 2017.

Where is Craig Knudtson located?

Craig Knudtson practices at 835 SE Bishop Blvd, Pullman, WA 99163. The listed phone number is (509) 332-2541.

What is Craig Knudtson's specialty?

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

Is Craig Knudtson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Craig Knudtson 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 Craig Knudtson's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Craig Knudtson reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Public Hospital District #1-A Of Whitman County (Pullman, WA), Olympia Orthopaedic Associates PLLC (Olympia, WA), Grays Harbor County Public Hospital District No. 1 (Mccleary, WA) and Dreamtime Anesthesia LLC (Spokane, WA). 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 Craig Knudtson's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Craig Knudtson accept?

Health plans from Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc. list Craig Knudtson 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 Craig Knudtson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Craig Knudtson is affiliated with Pullman Regional Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Craig Knudtson was last updated on August 5, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 months 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.