KARA LYNN MCMACHEN CRNA
NPI 1376523126
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Rapid City, SD

Active since January 18, 2006Accepts Medicare Assignment
353 FAIRMONT BLVD., RAPID CITY, SD 57701(605) 719-1000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 28, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Kara Lynn Mcmachen Crna NPPES

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

KARA LYNN MCMACHEN CRNA (NPI 1376523126) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Rapid City, South Dakota, licensed in South Dakota (CR000596) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. She is affiliated with Prairie Lakes Healthcare System, Inc, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1376523126
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameKARA LYNN MCMACHENCredential: CRNA
Location Address353 FAIRMONT BLVD.Rapid City, SD 57701
Mailing Address353 Fairmont Blvd, Atten Medical Staff ServicesRapid City, SD 57701-6000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateJanuary 18, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 28, 2023
NPPES CertifiedDecember 28, 2023
✔ NPI 1376523126 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 SD · CR000596✔ Licensed in ND · R52062
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.
353 FAIRMONT BLVD., Rapid City, SD 57701

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Kara L Flemming Crna

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 11 Burdick Expy WMinot, ND 58701-4406 · Phone (701) 857-5124
Location 22305 37th Ave SWMinot, ND 58701-7669 · Phone (701) 857-5000

Accepted Insurance

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

Kara Lynn Mcmachen 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 ID5193781326
PECOS Enrollment IDI20041208000953

Medicare Billing Reassignments

7

Medicare enrollment records show Kara Mcmachen reassigns Medicare billing to 7 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Multi-Specialty
353 FAIRMONT BLVD
Rapid City, SD 57701
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Dakota enrollment
  • 831 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2820 MOUNT RUSHMORE RD
Rapid City, SD 57701
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Dakota enrollment
  • 25 clinicians in this Medicare group
Gastroenterology
3024 TOWER RD
Rapid City, SD 57701
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Dakota enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1376896621 (South Dakota)
  • 161 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
131 RED DEVIL DRIVE
Hulett, WY 82720
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wyoming enrollment
  • 285 clinicians in this Medicare group
Medical Oncology
601 W LEOTA ST
North Platte, NE 69101
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Nebraska enrollment
  • 365 clinicians in this Medicare group
Rural
401 9TH AVE NW
Watertown, SD 57201
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Dakota enrollment
  • 109 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
110 N 29TH ST, SUITE 201
Norfolk, NE 68701
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Nebraska enrollment
  • 252 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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Watertown, SD
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number430005
Location401 9th Avenue NW Post Office Box 1210Watertown, SD 57201 · Codington County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Monument Health Rapid City Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Rapid City, SD
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number430077
Location353 Fairmont BlvdRapid City, SD 57701 · Pennington County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Black Hills Surgical Hospital LLP

Acute Care Hospitals · Rapid City, SD
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number430091
Location216 Anamaria DrRapid City, SD 57703 · Pennington County

Same Day Surgery Center LLC

Acute Care Hospitals · Rapid City, SD
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number430093
Location651 Cathedral DriveRapid City, SD 57701 · Pennington County

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 57701 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
$126.78 typical visit price
range $55.52 – $167.23
Typical copayment $31.69 (range $13.88 – $41.80)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$69.20 typical visit price
range $18.08 – $137.08
Typical copayment $17.30 (range $4.52 – $34.27)
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.

Internal Medicine
353 FAIRMONT BLVD.
RAPID CITY, SD 57701
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
353 FAIRMONT BLVD.
RAPID CITY, SD 57701
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
353 FAIRMONT BLVD.
RAPID CITY, SD 57701
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
353 FAIRMONT BLVD.
RAPID CITY, SD 57701
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
353 FAIRMONT BLVD.
RAPID CITY, SD 57701
Internal Medicine
353 FAIRMONT BLVD.
RAPID CITY, SD 57701
Internal Medicine
353 FAIRMONT BLVD.
RAPID CITY, SD 57701
Hospitalist
353 FAIRMONT BLVD.
RAPID CITY, SD 57701

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 Kara Mcmachen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kara Mcmachen is 1376523126. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 18, 2006. The provider is also known as Kara L Flemming Crna.

Where is Kara Mcmachen located?

Kara Mcmachen practices at 353 Fairmont Blvd., Rapid City, SD 57701. The listed phone number is (605) 719-1000.

What is Kara Mcmachen's specialty?

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

Is Kara Mcmachen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kara Mcmachen 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 Kara Mcmachen's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kara Mcmachen reassigns Medicare benefits to 7 organizations: Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, Inc. (Rapid City, SD), Peloton Anesthesia, PLLC (Rapid City, SD), Black Hills Surgical Hospital, LLC (Rapid City, SD), Campbell County Hospital District (Hulett, WY), North Platte Nebraska Hospital Corporation (North Platte, NE) and 2 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Kara Mcmachen's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kara Mcmachen accept?

Health plans from Avera Health Plans, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming and Wellmark of South Dakota, Inc. list Kara Mcmachen 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 Kara Mcmachen affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kara Mcmachen is affiliated with Prairie Lakes Healthcare System, Inc, Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, Black Hills Surgical Hospital LLP and Same Day Surgery Center LLC.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kara Mcmachen was last updated on December 28, 2023. 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.