BERNARD WELLICKA CRNA
NPI 1245252832
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Wilkes Barre, PA

Active since July 24, 2006Accepts Medicare Assignment
575 N RIVER ST, WILKES BARRE, PA 18764(570) 829-8111 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 16, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Bernard Wellicka Crna NPPES

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

BERNARD WELLICKA CRNA (NPI 1245252832) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (RN284517L) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is affiliated with Wilkes-barre General Hospital and is a graduate of Other (1994).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245252832
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameBERNARD WELLICKACredential: CRNA
Location Address575 N RIVER STWilkes Barre, PA 18764-0999
Mailing Address3998 Fair Rdige Drive, Suite 300Fairfax, VA 22033 · (703) 295-9360 · Fax (703) 766-9725
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1994
Enumeration DateJuly 24, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 16, 2015
✔ NPI 1245252832 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
License✔ Licensed in PA · RN284517L
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.
575 N RIVER ST, Wilkes Barre, PA 18764

Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPINS62414PA
Medicare PIN015350PA

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

Bernard Wellicka 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 ID7416030713
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080211000086

Medicare Billing Reassignments

4

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

Anesthesiology
575 N RIVER ST
Wilkes Barre, PA 18764
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 151 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
235 N BROAD ST STE 100
Philadelphia, PA 19107
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 39 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
7 N CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS BLVD STE 400
Philadelphia, PA 19106
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 103 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
1305 WALT WHITMAN RD STE 300
Melville, NY 11747
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 928 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 6

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 lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
243 services222 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on eyelid 00103
Anesthesia for an eyelid procedure helps ensure comfort and painlessness during the operation. It's typically a local anesthetic, applied to numb your eyelid and surrounding area. You'll likely be awake but won't feel any discomfort. It's a safe, routine part of many eye procedures.
29 services29 patients
Anesthesia for procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm 00410
Anesthesia for a procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm ensures you won't feel pain during the treatment. It can be general, where you're completely asleep, or local, numbing only a specific area. Your vital signs are monitored to ensure safety during the procedure.
29 services27 patients
Anesthesia for insertion of permanent heart pacemaker 00530
Anesthesia for a permanent heart pacemaker insertion helps to ensure comfort and calmness during the procedure. It's typically a local anesthetic, numbing the area where the pacemaker is inserted. Sedation may also be given to help you relax. You'll be awake, but may not remember the procedure.
25 services25 patients
Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy 01922
Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep during the procedure. It's used to ensure comfort, minimize movement, and reduce anxiety. The type of anesthesia used depends on the procedure and patient's health.
19 services18 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on lower abdomen 00840
Anesthesia for a lower abdomen procedure involves medication to eliminate pain during surgery. You might be awake but relaxed and pain-free, or you may be completely unconscious. It's administered to ensure comfort and safety throughout the operation.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Wilkes-Barre General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Wilkes-Barre, PA
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number390137
Location575 North River StreetWilkes-Barre, PA 18764 · Luzerne County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 18764 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
$126.34 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $31.58 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.36 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $17.09 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
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.

Nurse Practitioner
575 N RIVER ST
WILKES BARRE, PA 18764
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
575 N RIVER ST
WILKES BARRE, PA 18764
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
575 N RIVER ST
WILKES BARRE, PA 18764
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
575 N RIVER ST
WILKES BARRE, PA 18764
Clinic/Center
575 N RIVER ST
WILKES BARRE, PA 18764
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
575 N RIVER ST
WILKES BARRE, PA 18764
Emergency Medicine
575 N RIVER ST
WILKES BARRE, PA 18764
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
575 N RIVER ST
WILKES BARRE, PA 18764

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 Bernard Wellicka's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bernard Wellicka is 1245252832. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 24, 2006.

Where is Bernard Wellicka located?

Bernard Wellicka practices at 575 N River St, Wilkes Barre, PA 18764. The listed phone number is (570) 829-8111.

What is Bernard Wellicka's specialty?

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

Is Bernard Wellicka enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Bernard Wellicka 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 Bernard Wellicka's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Bernard Wellicka reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: 360 Anesthesia PLLC (Wilkes Barre, PA), Centurion Anesthesia Penn LLC (Philadelphia, PA), Ultracare Anesthesia Partners LLC (Philadelphia, PA) and North American Partners In Anesthesia, Pennsylvania , LLC (Melville, NY). 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 Bernard Wellicka's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Bernard Wellicka affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Bernard Wellicka is affiliated with Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Bernard Wellicka was last updated on April 16, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.