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GRITMAN MEDICAL CENTER INC
NPI 1134708159
Surgery in Moscow, ID

Active since April 06, 2021
719 S MAIN ST, MOSCOW, ID 83843(208) 883-1177(208) 892-0170 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 14, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 14, 2026, Aug 18, 2026, May 5, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2021).

About Gritman Medical Center Inc NPPES

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

GRITMAN MEDICAL CENTER INC (NPI 1134708159), doing business as Gritman General Surgery, is a healthcare organization registered as a surgery in Moscow, Idaho and active in the NPI registry since April 2021. The organization lists Kara Besst, Ceo/president, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1134708159
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Legal Business NameGRITMAN MEDICAL CENTER INC
Location Address719 S MAIN STMoscow, ID 83843-3041
Mailing AddressPo Box 8007Moscow, ID 83843-0507 · (208) 882-4511 · Fax (208) 883-6580
Phone(208) 883-1177
Fax(208) 892-0170
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialKara BesstCeo/president · (208) 882-4511
Enumeration DateApril 6, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 14, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 14, 2026
✔ NPI 1134708159 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
719 S MAIN ST, Moscow, ID 83843
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsGritman General Surgery

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Gritman Medical Center Inc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

23

Medicare enrollment records show 23 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Gritman Medical Center Inc, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address and 14 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 10

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)5
Nurse Practitioner4
Family Practice3
Internal Medicine3
General Surgery2
Orthopedic Surgery2
Clinical Social Worker1
Gastroenterology1
2 other specialties2

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 23
Sarah Lawrence, MD
Internal Medicine
NPI 1962104596
719 S MAIN ST
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 883-1152
✔ PECOSSame address
Fawna Huffman, NP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1356680862
803 S MAIN ST STE 320
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 883-1846
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Gregory Bauer, CRNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1255496493
700 S MAIN ST
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 746-7555
✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
John Brown, MD
Family Practice
NPI 1912008095
700 S MAIN ST
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 883-6246
✔ PECOS0.1 mi
Preetha Rosen, MD
Sleep Medicine
NPI 1487886099
700 S MAIN ST
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 883-6236
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Dustin Gill
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1558681502
804 S WASHINGTON ST STE A
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 883-6700
✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Christopher Bullard, MD
Internal Medicine
NPI 1306379052
719 S MAIN ST
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 883-1152
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.9 mi
Adam Kappmeyer, MD
Internal Medicine
NPI 1326603531
719 S MAIN ST
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 883-1152
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.9 mi
Bryan Anderson, MD
General Surgery
NPI 1811059264
2400 W A ST STE G
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 883-1177
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare6.3 mi
Leo Chough, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1053397901
2301 W A ST
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 883-1135
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare6.3 mi
Marvin Kym, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1316932601
2301 W A ST
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 883-1135
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare6.3 mi
Brian Newell, M.D.
General Surgery
NPI 1932562980
2400 W A ST STE G
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 883-1177
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare6.3 mi
Shelley Ringo, MD
Family Practice
NPI 1316143886
2301 W A ST
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 883-1135
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare6.3 mi
Bryan Smith, MD
Urology
NPI 1548243199
825 SE BISHOP BLVD STE 101
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 332-3488
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare8.1 mi
Jennifer Rouse
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1710565551
412 S MAIN ST
Troy, ID 83871
(208) 835-5550
✔ PECOS11 mi
Olisa Bomley, LMSW
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1447691621
415 6TH ST
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 746-5700
✔ PECOS22 mi
Lee Hixson, M.D.
Gastroenterology
NPI 1952314593
415 6TH ST
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 743-3998
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare22 mi
Brandy Thompson, NP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1427591270
2315 8TH ST
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 746-1383
✔ PECOS23 mi
Steven Beckstrom, CRNA, MAE
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1316033210
12509 E MISSION AVE STE 101
Spokane Valley, WA 99216
(509) 928-3600
✔ Accepts Medicare66 mi
Jacob Christensen, D.O.
Family Practice
NPI 1407237043
867 S VANGUARD WAY
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 302-7950
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare218 mi
See all 23 clinicians

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

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 Gritman Medical Center Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gritman Medical Center Inc is 1134708159. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on April 6, 2021. The provider is doing business as Gritman General Surgery.

Where is Gritman Medical Center Inc located?

Gritman Medical Center Inc is located at 719 S Main St, Moscow, ID 83843. The listed phone number is (208) 883-1177.

What is Gritman Medical Center Inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Gritman Medical Center Inc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gritman Medical Center Inc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Gritman Medical Center Inc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 23 clinicians in 10 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Gritman Medical Center Inc. A 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 the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) (5), Nurse Practitioner (4) and Family Practice (3). Of these, 2 practice at this address and 14 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Gritman Medical Center Inc accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health list Gritman Medical Center Inc 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Gritman Medical Center Inc was last updated on September 14, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 43 days 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.