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WAY BETTER ANESTHESIA ,LLC
NPI 1134817349
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Paducah, KY

Active since April 26, 2023
1130 LONE OAK RD STE 2, PADUCAH, KY 42003(270) 538-9862 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 26, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Way Better Anesthesia ,llc NPPES

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

WAY BETTER ANESTHESIA ,LLC (NPI 1134817349) is a healthcare organization registered as a nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Paducah, Kentucky and active in the NPI registry since April 2023. The organization lists Whitney Bechtel, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1134817349
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Legal Business NameWAY BETTER ANESTHESIA ,LLC
Location Address1130 LONE OAK RD STE 2Paducah, KY 42003-4525
Mailing Address4318 Summer Hill CtPaducah, KY 42001-6512 · (618) 645-0234
Phone(270) 538-9862
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialWhitney BechtelOwner · (618) 645-0234
Enumeration DateApril 26, 2023
NPPES CertifiedApril 26, 2023
✔ NPI 1134817349 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
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.
1130 LONE OAK RD STE 2, Paducah, KY 42003
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

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)

Way Better Anesthesia ,llc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

2

Medicare enrollment records show 2 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Way Better Anesthesia ,llc, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (2)

Whitney Bechtel, CRNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1265734081
225 MEDICAL CENTER DR SUITE 105
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 441-4500
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Randy Wientjes, C.R.N.A.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1154352045
3042 LAKEVIEW DR
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-9217
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare9.1 mi

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 Way Better Anesthesia ,llc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Way Better Anesthesia ,llc is 1134817349. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on April 26, 2023.

Where is Way Better Anesthesia ,llc located?

Way Better Anesthesia ,llc is located at 1130 Lone Oak Rd Ste 2, Paducah, KY 42003. The listed phone number is (270) 538-9862.

What is Way Better Anesthesia ,llc's specialty?

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

Is Way Better Anesthesia ,llc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Way Better Anesthesia ,llc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Way Better Anesthesia ,llc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 2 clinicians, all in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), reassign their Medicare billing to Way Better Anesthesia ,llc. 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. Of these, 2 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Way Better Anesthesia ,llc was last updated on April 26, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.