VULLNET ZAKU CRNA
NPI 1609451756
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Bridgeport, CT

Active since March 10, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
85.07/100
CMS Quality Rating
2800 MAIN ST, BRIDGEPORT, CT 06606(203) 576-5000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 11, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 11, 2022, Mar 10, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Vullnet Zaku Crna NPPES

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

VULLNET ZAKU CRNA (NPI 1609451756) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Bridgeport, Connecticut, licensed in Connecticut (10679) and active in the NPI registry since March 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2022).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609451756
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameVULLNET ZAKUCredential: CRNA
Location Address2800 MAIN STBridgeport, CT 06606-4292
Mailing Address99 East River Drive, 5th FloorEast Hartford, CT 06108 · (860) 282-0833
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2022
Enumeration DateMarch 10, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 11, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 11, 2022
✔ NPI 1609451756 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
License✔ Licensed in CT · 10679
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 ListedRegistered NurseTaxonomy 163W00000X · License 135691 (CT)
2800 MAIN ST, Bridgeport, CT 06606

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

Vullnet Zaku 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 ID2466833397
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220722001759
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

3

Medicare enrollment records show Vullnet Zaku reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anesthesiology
2 CORPORATE DRIVE 9TH FLOOR, SUITE 955
Shelton, CT 06484
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Connecticut enrollment
  • 727 clinicians in this Medicare group
Gastroenterology
85 SEYMOUR ST, 1000
Hartford, CT 06106
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Connecticut enrollment
  • 417 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
114 WOODLAND ST
Hartford, CT 06105
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Connecticut enrollment
  • 302 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 3

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 other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
22 services22 patients
Anesthesia for insertion of permanent heart pacemaker 00530
Anesthesia for a permanent heart pacemaker insertion helps to ensure comfort and calmness during the procedure. It's typically a local anesthetic, numbing the area where the pacemaker is inserted. Sedation may also be given to help you relax. You'll be awake, but may not remember the procedure.
13 services13 patients
Anesthesia for extensive surgery on spine 00670
Anesthesia for extensive spine surgery involves medication to block pain and make you unconscious during the procedure. It ensures comfort and prevents movement. Two types may be used: general (you sleep) or regional (numbs a large area). The choice depends on the surgery specifics and your health.
11 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 06606 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
$138.84 typical visit price
range $60.82 – $183.10
Typical copayment $34.71 (range $15.20 – $45.77)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$75.55 typical visit price
range $19.76 – $149.26
Typical copayment $18.88 (range $4.94 – $37.31)
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.

85.07/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality89.7
Promoting Interoperability83
Improvement Activities40
Cost68.33

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.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2800 MAIN ST
BRIDGEPORT, CT 06606
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2800 MAIN ST
BRIDGEPORT, CT 06606
Family Medicine
2800 MAIN ST
BRIDGEPORT, CT 06606
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2800 MAIN ST
BRIDGEPORT, CT 06606
Emergency Medicine
2800 MAIN ST
BRIDGEPORT, CT 06606
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2800 MAIN ST
BRIDGEPORT, CT 06606
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2800 MAIN ST, ST VINCENTS MEDICAL CENTER
BRIDGEPORT, CT 06606
Physician Assistant (Medical)
2800 MAIN ST
BRIDGEPORT, CT 06606

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 Vullnet Zaku's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vullnet Zaku is 1609451756. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 10, 2021.

Where is Vullnet Zaku located?

Vullnet Zaku practices at 2800 Main St, Bridgeport, CT 06606. The listed phone number is (203) 576-5000.

What is Vullnet Zaku's specialty?

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

Is Vullnet Zaku enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vullnet Zaku 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 Vullnet Zaku's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Vullnet Zaku reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Integrated Anesthesia Associates LLC (Shelton, CT), Connecticut Gi PLLC (Hartford, CT) and Woodland Anesthesia Associates PC (Hartford, CT). 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 Vullnet Zaku'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 Vullnet Zaku was last updated on July 11, 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.