BERNICE KOSTELANSKY CRNA
NPI 1649291311
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Wilkes Barre, PA

Active since July 21, 2006Accepts Medicare Assignment
575 N RIVER ST, WILKES BARRE, PA 18764(570) 829-8111 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 23, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Bernice Kostelansky Crna NPPES

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

BERNICE KOSTELANSKY CRNA (NPI 1649291311) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (RN172344L) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. She is affiliated with Wilkes-barre General Hospital and is a graduate of Other (1974).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649291311
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameBERNICE KOSTELANSKYCredential: CRNA
Location Address575 N RIVER STWilkes Barre, PA 18764-0999
Mailing Address11781 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy, Suite 550Fairfax, VA 22033-3309 · (571) 777-5102 · Fax (703) 563-6256
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1974
Enumeration DateJuly 21, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 23, 2016
✔ NPI 1649291311 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 · RN172344L
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.
575 N RIVER ST, Wilkes Barre, PA 18764

Other Identifiers 2

Medicare PIN017047PA
Medicare UPINS63053PA

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

Bernice Kostelansky 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 ID9931379492
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110819000404

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

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

Anesthesiology
575 N RIVER ST
Wilkes Barre, PA 18764
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 151 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
1305 WALT WHITMAN RD STE 300
Melville, NY 11747
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 928 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 lower abdomen 00840
Anesthesia for a lower abdomen procedure involves medication to eliminate pain during surgery. You might be awake but relaxed and pain-free, or you may be completely unconscious. It's administered to ensure comfort and safety throughout the operation.
14 services14 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 00790
Anesthesia for an upper abdomen procedure involves using medications to help you feel no pain during the operation. It can be general, where you're unconscious, or regional, where just the abdomen area is numbed. It ensures comfort and stillness, aiding a successful procedure.
12 services11 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on skin of arms, legs, and front body 00400
Anesthesia for procedures on the skin of your arms, legs, and front body is a service that numbs the area being treated. This ensures you don't feel pain during procedures like biopsies, stitches, or minor surgeries. It's administered through a small injection or a topical cream.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Wilkes-Barre General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Wilkes-Barre, PA
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number390137
Location575 North River StreetWilkes-Barre, PA 18764 · Luzerne County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 18764 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
$126.34 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $31.58 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.36 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $17.09 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
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 20

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

Nurse Practitioner
575 N RIVER ST
WILKES BARRE, PA 18764
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
575 N RIVER ST
WILKES BARRE, PA 18764
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
575 N RIVER ST
WILKES BARRE, PA 18764
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
575 N RIVER ST
WILKES BARRE, PA 18764
Clinic/Center
575 N RIVER ST
WILKES BARRE, PA 18764
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
575 N RIVER ST
WILKES BARRE, PA 18764
Emergency Medicine
575 N RIVER ST
WILKES BARRE, PA 18764
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
575 N RIVER ST
WILKES BARRE, PA 18764

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 Bernice Kostelansky's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bernice Kostelansky is 1649291311. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 21, 2006.

Where is Bernice Kostelansky located?

Bernice Kostelansky practices at 575 N River St, Wilkes Barre, PA 18764. The listed phone number is (570) 829-8111.

What is Bernice Kostelansky's specialty?

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

Is Bernice Kostelansky enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Bernice Kostelansky 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 Bernice Kostelansky's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Bernice Kostelansky reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: 360 Anesthesia PLLC (Wilkes Barre, PA) and North American Partners In Anesthesia, Pennsylvania , LLC (Melville, NY). 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 Bernice Kostelansky's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Bernice Kostelansky affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Bernice Kostelansky is affiliated with Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Bernice Kostelansky was last updated on May 23, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.