KENNETH GANO CRNA
NPI 1609949700
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Ellensburg, WA

Active since November 16, 2006Accepts Medicare Assignment
77.46/100
CMS Quality Rating
603 S CHESTNUT ST, ELLENSBURG, WA 98926(509) 962-9841 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 6, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Kenneth Gano Crna NPPES

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

KENNETH GANO CRNA (NPI 1609949700) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Ellensburg, Washington, licensed in Washington (AP30002572) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. He is affiliated with Kittitas Valley Community Hospital and is a graduate of Other (1989).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609949700
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameKENNETH GANOCredential: CRNA
Location Address603 S CHESTNUT STEllensburg, WA 98926-3875
Mailing AddressPo Box 2385Idaho Falls, ID 83403-2385 · (208) 525-2090 · Fax (208) 523-8978
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1989
Enumeration DateNovember 16, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 6, 2021
NPPES CertifiedJuly 6, 2021
✔ NPI 1609949700 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 WA · AP30002572
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.
603 S CHESTNUT ST, Ellensburg, WA 98926

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid9635418WA

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

Kenneth Gano 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 ID8628263993
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101111001284

Medicare Billing Reassignment

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

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1016 TACOMA AVE
Sunnyside, WA 98944
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 42 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

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.
115 services101 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Kittitas Valley Community Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Ellensburg, WA
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number501333
Location603 South ChestnutEllensburg, WA 98926 · Kittitas County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98926 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
$130.99 typical visit price
range $57.27 – $172.80
Typical copayment $32.74 (range $14.31 – $43.20)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$71.29 typical visit price
range $18.56 – $141.11
Typical copayment $17.82 (range $4.64 – $35.27)
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.

77.46/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality74.16
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost50.69

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.

Specialist
603 S CHESTNUT ST
ELLENSBURG, WA 98926
Pharmacist (Ambulatory Care)
603 S CHESTNUT ST
ELLENSBURG, WA 98926
Emergency Medicine
603 S CHESTNUT ST
ELLENSBURG, WA 98926
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
603 S CHESTNUT ST
ELLENSBURG, WA 98926
Registered Nurse (Gerontology)
603 S CHESTNUT ST
ELLENSBURG, WA 98926
Internal Medicine (Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology)
603 S CHESTNUT ST
ELLENSBURG, WA 98926
Family Medicine
603 S CHESTNUT ST
ELLENSBURG, WA 98926
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
603 S CHESTNUT ST
ELLENSBURG, WA 98926

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 Kenneth Gano's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kenneth Gano is 1609949700. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 16, 2006.

Where is Kenneth Gano located?

Kenneth Gano practices at 603 S Chestnut St, Ellensburg, WA 98926. The listed phone number is (509) 962-9841.

What is Kenneth Gano's specialty?

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

Is Kenneth Gano enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kenneth Gano 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 organization bills Medicare for Kenneth Gano's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kenneth Gano reassigns Medicare benefits to Evergreen Anesthesia Associates, LLC (Sunnyside, WA). 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 Kenneth Gano's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kenneth Gano accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health and Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska list Kenneth Gano 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 Kenneth Gano affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kenneth Gano is affiliated with Kittitas Valley Community Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kenneth Gano was last updated on July 6, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.