NATHAN R OCKENGA CRNA
NPI 1457583700
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Lincoln, NE

Active since August 20, 2009Accepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
2900 S 70TH ST STE 450, LINCOLN, NE 68506(402) 489-4186(402) 489-5279 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 21, 2022, Aug 11, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Nathan R Ockenga Crna NPPES

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

NATHAN R OCKENGA CRNA (NPI 1457583700) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Lincoln, Nebraska, licensed in Nebraska (101097) and active in the NPI registry since August 2009. He is affiliated with Chi Health St. Elizabeth and is a graduate of Other (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1457583700
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameNATHAN R OCKENGACredential: CRNA
Location Address2900 S 70TH ST STE 450Lincoln, NE 68506-3796
Mailing Address2900 S 70th St Ste 450Lincoln, NE 68506-3796 · (402) 489-4186 · Fax (402) 489-5279
Fax(402) 489-5279
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateAugust 20, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1457583700 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 NE · 101097
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.
2900 S 70TH ST STE 450, Lincoln, NE 68506

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid47060018715NE

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

Nathan R Ockenga 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 ID4183779291
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090825000615

Medicare Billing Reassignments

5

Medicare enrollment records show Nathan Ockenga reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anesthesiology
2900 S 70TH ST STE 250
Lincoln, NE 68506
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Nebraska enrollment
  • 126 clinicians in this Medicare group
Ambulatory Surgical
1730 S 70TH ST
Lincoln, NE 68506
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Nebraska enrollment
  • 5 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
1730 S 70TH ST
Lincoln, NE 68506
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Nebraska enrollment
  • 17 clinicians in this Medicare group
Special Hospital
1710 S 70TH ST
Lincoln, NE 68506
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Nebraska enrollment
  • 5 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 4

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.
693 services621 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.
68 services66 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).
63 services62 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on eye for corneal transplant 00144
Anesthesia for a corneal transplant numbs your eye to prevent discomfort during the procedure. It can be local (only affecting the eye area) or general (you're asleep). The choice depends on your overall health and the surgeon's recommendation. It's safe and monitored by a specialist.
18 services18 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Chi Health St. Elizabeth

Acute Care Hospitals · Lincoln, NE
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number280020
Location555 South 70th StLincoln, NE 68510 · Lancaster County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Lincoln Surgical Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lincoln, NE
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number280127
Location1710 South 70th StreetLincoln, NE 68506 · Lancaster County

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 68506 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
$121.35 typical visit price
range $52.69 – $160.21
Typical copayment $30.33 (range $13.17 – $40.05)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.00 typical visit price
range $16.90 – $131.25
Typical copayment $16.50 (range $4.22 – $32.81)
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.

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.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality100
Improvement Activities40

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.

Anesthesiology
2900 S 70TH ST STE 450
LINCOLN, NE 68506
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2900 S 70TH ST STE 450
LINCOLN, NE 68506
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2900 S 70TH ST STE 450
LINCOLN, NE 68506
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2900 S 70TH ST STE 450
LINCOLN, NE 68506
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2900 S 70TH ST STE 450
LINCOLN, NE 68506
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2900 S 70TH ST STE 450
LINCOLN, NE 68506
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2900 S 70TH ST STE 450
LINCOLN, NE 68506
Anesthesiology
2900 S 70TH ST STE 450
LINCOLN, NE 68506

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 Nathan Ockenga's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nathan Ockenga is 1457583700. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 20, 2009.

Where is Nathan Ockenga located?

Nathan Ockenga practices at 2900 S 70th St Ste 450, Lincoln, NE 68506. The listed phone number is (402) 489-4186.

What is Nathan Ockenga's specialty?

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

Is Nathan Ockenga enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nathan Ockenga 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 Nathan Ockenga's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Nathan Ockenga reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Associated Anesthesiologists PC (Lincoln, NE), Nebraska Surgery Center LLC (Lincoln, NE), Lighthouse Anesthesia PC (Lincoln, NE), Lincoln Surgery Center LLC (Lincoln, NE) 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 Nathan Ockenga's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Nathan Ockenga accept?

Health plans from Oscar Insurance Company list Nathan Ockenga 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 Nathan Ockenga affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Nathan Ockenga is affiliated with Chi Health St. Elizabeth and Lincoln Surgical Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nathan Ockenga was last updated on July 21, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.