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STAR ANESTHESIA, PC
NPI 1215043914
Anesthesiology in Lincoln, NE

Active since August 22, 2006
1730 S 70TH ST, LINCOLN, NE 68506(402) 423-7774(402) 423-7774 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 13, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 13, 2025, Jan 10, 2022, Oct 8, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Star Anesthesia, Pc NPPES

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

STAR ANESTHESIA, PC (NPI 1215043914) is a healthcare organization registered as an anesthesiology in Lincoln, Nebraska and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. The organization lists Crystal Linch, Administrator, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215043914
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Legal Business NameSTAR ANESTHESIA, PC
Location Address1730 S 70TH STLincoln, NE 68506-1613
Mailing AddressPo Box 67099Lincoln, NE 68506-7099 · (402) 423-7774 · Fax (402) 261-5185
Phone(402) 423-7774
Fax(402) 423-7774
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialCrystal LinchAdministrator · (402) 423-7774
Enumeration DateAugust 22, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 13, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 13, 2025
✔ NPI 1215043914 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
1730 S 70TH ST, Lincoln, NE 68506
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid10025092100NE

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

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Star Anesthesia, Pc 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 Star Anesthesia, PC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address and 2 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (2)

Ricky Hartwig, MD
Anesthesiology
NPI 1083720866
1730 S 70TH ST
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 423-7774
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Kerman Nickel, CRNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1194117754
2900 S 70TH ST STE 450
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 489-4186
0.9 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 Star Anesthesia, PC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Star Anesthesia, PC is 1215043914. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 22, 2006.

Where is Star Anesthesia, PC located?

Star Anesthesia, PC is located at 1730 S 70th St, Lincoln, NE 68506. The listed phone number is (402) 423-7774.

What is Star Anesthesia, PC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Star Anesthesia, PC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Star Anesthesia, PC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Star Anesthesia, PC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 2 clinicians reassign their Medicare billing to Star Anesthesia, PC, in Anesthesiology and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). 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, 1 practice at this address and 2 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Star Anesthesia, PC accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska list Star Anesthesia, PC 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 Star Anesthesia, PC was last updated on November 13, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.