WILBUR FRANK BICE IV CRNA
NPI 1245271949
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Billings, MT

Active since June 10, 2006Accepts Medicare Assignment
2800 10TH AVE N, BILLINGS, MT 59101(303) 438-3999(303) 780-0787 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 17, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Wilbur Frank Bice Iv Crna NPPES

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

WILBUR FRANK BICE IV CRNA (NPI 1245271949) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Billings, Montana, licensed in Montana (NUR-APRN-LIC-197289) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is affiliated with Billings Clinic, maintains a secondary practice location in Birmingham, and is a graduate of Other (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245271949
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameWILBUR FRANK BICE IVCredential: CRNA
Location Address2800 10TH AVE NBillings, MT 59101-0703
Mailing AddressPo Box 844058Dallas, TX 75284-4058 · (303) 438-3999 · Fax (303) 780-0787
Fax(303) 780-0787
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateJune 10, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 17, 2024
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 17, 2024
NPI 1245271949 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
Licenses Licensed in MT · NUR-APRN-LIC-197289 Licensed in AL · 1-080705
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.
2800 10TH AVE N, Billings, MT 59101

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12901 2nd Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233-2933 · Phone (205) 939-7143

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1245271949MT

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Wilbur Frank Bice Iv 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 ID8921289455
PECOS Enrollment IDI20231213001137

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 7

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 exam of colon using an endoscope 00812
Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.
25 services25 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
18 services18 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.
16 services16 patients
Anesthesia for retinal surgery 00145
Anesthesia for retinal surgery involves using medications to numb your eye and surrounding area. This prevents pain and discomfort during the procedure. You may also receive medication to help you relax. The anesthesia can be local (just your eye) or general (you're asleep).
15 services15 patients
Anesthesia for fragmenting, manipulation and/or removal of kidney stone including use of an endoscope 00918
This procedure involves using anesthesia to ensure comfort while a special instrument called an endoscope helps to locate, break up, and possibly remove kidney stones. The endoscope is a thin, flexible tube which is gently inserted and navigated to the area of concern.
14 services14 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand 01810
Anesthesia for procedures on the forearm, wrist, and hand involves administering medication to block sensation in these areas. This helps ensure comfort and painlessness during surgeries or treatments involving nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue in these regions.
13 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Billings Clinic

Acute Care Hospitals · Billings, MT
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number270004
Location2800 10th Ave NBillings, MT 59101 · Yellowstone County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Powell Valley Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Powell, WY
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number531310
Location777 Avenue HPowell, WY 82435 · Park County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 59101 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
$130.52 typical visit price
range $56.81 – $172.26
Typical copayment $32.63 (range $14.20 – $43.06)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$70.82 typical visit price
range $18.24 – $140.32
Typical copayment $17.70 (range $4.56 – $35.08)
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 (Family)
2800 10TH AVE N
BILLINGS, MT 59101
Hospitalist
2800 10TH AVE N
BILLINGS, MT 59101
Pharmacy (Community/Retail Pharmacy)
2800 10TH AVE N
BILLINGS, MT 59101
Nursing Facility/Intermediate Care Facility
2800 10TH AVE N
BILLINGS, MT 59101
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
2800 10TH AVE N
BILLINGS, MT 59101
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
2800 10TH AVE N
BILLINGS, MT 59101
Speech-Language Pathologist
2800 10TH AVE N
BILLINGS, MT 59101
Registered Nurse (Critical Care Medicine)
2800 10TH AVE N
BILLINGS, MT 59101

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 Wilbur Bice's NPI number?

The NPI number for Wilbur Bice is 1245271949. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 10, 2006.

Where is Wilbur Bice located?

Wilbur Bice practices at 2800 10th Ave N, Billings, MT 59101. The listed phone number is (303) 438-3999.

What is Wilbur Bice's specialty?

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

Is Wilbur Bice enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Wilbur Bice 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.

What insurance does Wilbur Bice accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and Mountain Health CO-OP list Wilbur Bice 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 Wilbur Bice affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Wilbur Bice is affiliated with Billings Clinic and Powell Valley Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Wilbur Bice was last updated on January 17, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.