DAVID A BERKHEIMER CRNA
NPI 1396764783
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Altoona, PA

Active since July 18, 2006
620 HOWARD AVE, ALTOONA, PA 16601(814) 943-5901(814) 943-3429 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About David A Berkheimer Crna NPPES

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

DAVID A BERKHEIMER CRNA (NPI 1396764783) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Altoona, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (RN327612L) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396764783
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameDAVID A BERKHEIMERCredential: CRNA
Location Address620 HOWARD AVEAltoona, PA 16601-4804
Mailing Address1701 12th Ave, Suite G2Altoona, PA 16601-3100 · (814) 943-5901 · Fax (814) 943-3429
Fax(814) 943-3429
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 18, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1396764783 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 · RN327612L
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.
620 HOWARD AVE, Altoona, PA 16601

Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPINS67786PA
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified021699PA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

David A Berkheimer Crna is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show David Berkheimer reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
176 VISION DR
Duncansville, PA 16635
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 27 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 10

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.

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) 64415
This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent or steroid into your arm's nerve bundle. It's done to manage pain or inflammation. The injection helps block nerve signals that cause discomfort, providing relief. It's a safe, common procedure.
79 services77 patients
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 64447
This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into a nerve in your thigh. It's done to alleviate pain or inflammation. A needle will be carefully positioned near the nerve, and the medicine will be administered.
73 services70 patients
Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402
Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.
58 services57 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.
23 services22 patients
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch 64450
This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic agent or steroid into a specific nerve or its branch. The goal is to relieve pain by reducing inflammation and numbing the area. It is commonly used for chronic pain management. The process is safe and usually quick.
23 services23 patients
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 76942
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement is a technique where sound waves create images that help accurately position the needle during procedures. This method ensures precision, minimizes discomfort, and increases safety.
20 services20 patients

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Pre-operative OSA assessment
Percentage of patients who undergo a surgical procedure in the operating room/procedure room that have a pre-operative assessment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
100%282 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

Physician Assistant (Medical)
620 HOWARD AVE
ALTOONA, PA 16601
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
620 HOWARD AVE
ALTOONA, PA 16601
Physician Assistant (Medical)
620 HOWARD AVE
ALTOONA, PA 16601
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
620 HOWARD AVE
ALTOONA, PA 16601
Dietitian, Registered
620 HOWARD AVE
ALTOONA, PA 16601
Physician Assistant
620 HOWARD AVE
ALTOONA, PA 16601
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
620 HOWARD AVE
ALTOONA, PA 16601
Physical Therapy Assistant
620 HOWARD AVE
ALTOONA, PA 16601

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 David Berkheimer's NPI number?

The NPI number for David Berkheimer is 1396764783. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 18, 2006.

Where is David Berkheimer located?

David Berkheimer practices at 620 Howard Ave, Altoona, PA 16601. The listed phone number is (814) 943-5901.

What is David Berkheimer's specialty?

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

Is David Berkheimer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. David Berkheimer is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for David Berkheimer's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), David Berkheimer reassigns Medicare benefits to Remcare Anesthesia Solutions LLC (Duncansville, PA). The 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 David Berkheimer's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for David Berkheimer was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.