MRS. HEIDI MARIE FARNUM APRN-CRNA
NPI 1427281401
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Clarion, IA

Active since August 25, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1316 SOUTH MAIN STREET, CLARION, IA 50525(515) 532-2811(515) 532-9245 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 19, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 19, 2019, Jun 28, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Mrs. Heidi Marie Farnum Aprn-crna NPPES

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

MRS. HEIDI MARIE FARNUM APRN-CRNA (NPI 1427281401) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Clarion, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (D153765) and active in the NPI registry since August 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Omaha.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1427281401
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameMRS. HEIDI MARIE FARNUMCredential: APRN-CRNA
Location Address1316 SOUTH MAIN STREETClarion, IA 50525-2019
Mailing Address1316 South Main StreetClarion, IA 50525-2019 · (515) 532-2811 · Fax (515) 532-9245
Fax(515) 532-9245
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateAugust 25, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 19, 20192 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1427281401 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in IA · D153765✔ Licensed in NE · 101495
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.
Also ListedNurse PractitionerTaxonomy 363L00000X · License 111068 (NE)
1316 SOUTH MAIN STREET, Clarion, IA 50525

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Miss Heidi Marie Richardson Aprn-np

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1601 N 30th St # 3700Omaha, NE 68131-2137 · Phone (402) 280-4351 · Fax (402) 280-4495

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

Mrs. Heidi Marie Farnum Aprn-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 ID1153467584
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190806000661
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging– Durable Medical Equipment– Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Heidi Farnum reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anesthesiology
990 4TH ST SW
Mason City, IA 50401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 22 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
7500 MERCY RD STE 1355
Omaha, NE 68124
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Nebraska enrollment
  • 271 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 2

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.
104 services94 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on eye 00140
Anesthesia for an eye procedure involves administering medication to numb your eye and surrounding area, ensuring you feel no pain during the operation. It can be local (only the eye area) or general (whole body). It's safe and helps make the procedure comfortable.
15 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Mason City, IA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number160064
Location1000 Fourth Street SWMason City, IA 50401 · Cerro Gordo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 50525 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
$122.23 typical visit price
range $52.96 – $161.40
Typical copayment $30.55 (range $13.24 – $40.35)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.36 typical visit price
range $16.91 – $131.98
Typical copayment $16.59 (range $4.22 – $32.99)
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

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Preventive Medicine (Occupational Medicine)
1316 SOUTH MAIN STREET
CLARION, IA 50525

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 Heidi Farnum's NPI number?

The NPI number for Heidi Farnum is 1427281401. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 25, 2009. The provider is also known as Miss Heidi Marie Richardson Aprn-Np.

Where is Heidi Farnum located?

Heidi Farnum practices at 1316 South Main Street, Clarion, IA 50525. The listed phone number is (515) 532-2811.

What is Heidi Farnum's specialty?

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

Is Heidi Farnum enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Heidi Farnum 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 Heidi Farnum's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Heidi Farnum reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Mason City Ambulatory Surgery Center, LLC (Mason City, IA) and Chi Health Clinic Physician Enterprise-Anesthesia LLC (Omaha, NE). 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 Heidi Farnum's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Heidi Farnum accept?

Health plans from Medica and Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc. list Heidi Farnum 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 Heidi Farnum affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Heidi Farnum is affiliated with Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Heidi Farnum was last updated on December 19, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.