SPENCER MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL
NPI 1396603957
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Spencer, IA

Active since January 13, 2026
1200 1ST AVE E, SPENCER, IA 51301(712) 264-6164(712) 264-6412 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Spencer Municipal Hospital NPPES

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

SPENCER MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL (NPI 1396603957), doing business as Northwest Iowa Anesthesia Associates, is a healthcare organization registered as a nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Spencer, Iowa and active in the NPI registry since January 2026. The organization lists Brenda M Tiefenthaler, President/ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396603957
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Legal Business NameSPENCER MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL
Location Address1200 1ST AVE ESpencer, IA 51301-4342
Mailing Address400 10th St EWaconia, MN 55387-4552 · (888) 209-0305 · Fax (952) 442-3620
Fax(712) 264-6412
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialBrenda M TiefenthalerPresident/ceo · (712) 264-6110
Enumeration DateJanuary 13, 2026
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1396603957 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.
1200 1ST AVE E, Spencer, IA 51301

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsNorthwest Iowa Anesthesia Associates

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

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Spencer Municipal Hospital is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

14

Medicare enrollment records show 14 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Spencer Municipal Hospital, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 7 practice within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (14)

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1174845564
1200 1ST AVE E
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 264-6165
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1164599684
1200 1ST AVE E
Spencer, IA 51301
(912) 264-6198
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1740867241
1200 1ST AVE E
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 264-6198
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1649577586
1200 1ST AVE E
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 264-6198
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1437313715
1200 1ST AVE E
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 264-6164
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1649011156
1200 1ST AVE E STE 1
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 264-6198
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1538134218
1200 1ST AVE E
Spencer, IA 51301
(952) 442-9770
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1700383171
2323 US HWY 71
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-1230
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare19 mi
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1457713828
1525 W 5TH ST
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-4030
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare35 mi
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1770905580
118 N 7TH AVE
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-5041
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare35 mi
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1104267863
515 S MOORE ST
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-7919
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare62 mi
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1689864928
801 5TH ST
Sioux City, IA 51101
(712) 279-2400
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare78 mi
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1710207550
450 E 23RD ST
Fremont, NE 68025
(402) 721-1610
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare136 mi
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1164519278
3601 TVC
Nashville, TN 37232
(615) 322-3000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare656 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 Spencer Municipal Hospital's NPI number?

The NPI number for Spencer Municipal Hospital is 1396603957. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on January 13, 2026. The provider is doing business as Northwest Iowa Anesthesia Associates.

Where is Spencer Municipal Hospital located?

Spencer Municipal Hospital is located at 1200 1st Ave E, Spencer, IA 51301. The listed phone number is (712) 264-6164.

What is Spencer Municipal Hospital's specialty?

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

Is Spencer Municipal Hospital enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Spencer Municipal Hospital is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Spencer Municipal Hospital?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 14 clinicians, all in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), reassign their Medicare billing to Spencer Municipal Hospital. 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, 7 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 Spencer Municipal Hospital was last updated on January 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.