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JOHN CHRISTOPHER FERNAU CRNA
NPI 1649560541
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Rapid City, SD

Active since April 12, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
353 FAIRMONT BLVD., RAPID CITY, SD 57701(605) 719-1000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 3, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About John Christopher Fernau Crna NPPES

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

JOHN CHRISTOPHER FERNAU CRNA (NPI 1649560541) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Rapid City, South Dakota, licensed in South Dakota (R034740) and active in the NPI registry since April 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Black Hills Surgical Hospital Llp, and is a graduate of Other (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649560541
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameJOHN CHRISTOPHER FERNAUCredential: CRNA
Location Address353 FAIRMONT BLVD.Rapid City, SD 57701
Mailing Address353 Fairmont Blvd, Atten Medical Staff ServicesRapid City, SD 57701-6000
Phone(605) 719-1000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateApril 12, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 3, 2013
✔ NPI 1649560541 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 SD · R034740
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.
353 FAIRMONT BLVD., Rapid City, SD 57701
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Avera Health Plans, Oscar Insurance Company, Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc. and more.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

John Christopher Fernau 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 ID3173708468
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120412000371
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

5

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

Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, Inc.
Same address
Multi-Specialty
353 FAIRMONT BLVD
Rapid City, SD 57701
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Dakota enrollment
  • 831 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1184310609 (605) 755-5700
Black Hills Surgical Hospital, LLC
0.7 mi
Gastroenterology
3024 TOWER RD
Rapid City, SD 57701
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Dakota enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1376896621 (South Dakota)
  • 161 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1992656706 (605) 791-6220
Monument Health Network, Inc.
19 mi
Family Medicine
238 ELM ST
Hill City, SD 57745
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Dakota enrollment
  • 321 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1326477357 (605) 574-4470
Avera St Marys
145 mi
Emergency Medicine
801 E SIOUX AVE
Pierre, SD 57501
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Dakota enrollment
  • 197 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1073305496 (605) 224-3100
Sioux Valley Memorial Hospital Association
383 mi
Family Medicine
300 E PINE ST
Marcus, IA 51035
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1689640500 (Iowa)
  • 36 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1891791901 (712) 376-4600

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 procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402
Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Black Hills Surgical Hospital LLP

Acute Care Hospitals · Rapid City, SD
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number430091
Location216 Anamaria DrRapid City, SD 57703 · Pennington County

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 57701 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
$126.78 typical visit price
range $55.52 – $167.23
Typical copayment $31.69 (range $13.88 – $41.80)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$69.20 typical visit price
range $18.08 – $137.08
Typical copayment $17.30 (range $4.52 – $34.27)
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.

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.

SANTOSH RAJ POUDEL MD
Internal Medicine
353 FAIRMONT BLVD.
RAPID CITY, SD 57701
Meade County (605) 719-1000
KAREN A BRYANT CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
353 FAIRMONT BLVD.
RAPID CITY, SD 57701
Meade County (605) 719-1000
DAVID W. MARSHALL CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
353 FAIRMONT BLVD.
RAPID CITY, SD 57701
Meade County (605) 719-1000
RICHARD C TENGLIN MD
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
353 FAIRMONT BLVD.
RAPID CITY, SD 57701
Meade County (605) 719-2300
NANCY L. BEHR CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
353 FAIRMONT BLVD.
RAPID CITY, SD 57701
Meade County (605) 719-1000
MS. MARISA CLAUDETTE MEDINA MD
Internal Medicine
353 FAIRMONT BLVD.
RAPID CITY, SD 57701
Meade County (605) 719-1000
BRAJ N SINGH MD
Internal Medicine
353 FAIRMONT BLVD.
RAPID CITY, SD 57701
Meade County (605) 719-1000
DR. MALIK ADNAN ULLAH KHAN MD
Hospitalist
353 FAIRMONT BLVD.
RAPID CITY, SD 57701
Meade County (605) 719-1000

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 John Fernau's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Fernau is 1649560541. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 12, 2011.

Where is John Fernau located?

John Fernau practices at 353 Fairmont Blvd., Rapid City, SD 57701. The listed phone number is (605) 719-1000.

What is John Fernau's specialty?

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

Is John Fernau enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. John Fernau 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 John Fernau's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), John Fernau reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, Inc. (Rapid City, SD), Black Hills Surgical Hospital, LLC (Rapid City, SD), Monument Health Network, Inc. (Hill City, SD), Avera St Marys (Pierre, SD) and Sioux Valley Memorial Hospital Association (Marcus, IA). 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 John Fernau's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does John Fernau accept?

Health plans from Avera Health Plans, Oscar Insurance Company, Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc. and Wellmark of South Dakota, Inc. list John Fernau 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 John Fernau affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, John Fernau is affiliated with Black Hills Surgical Hospital LLP.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Fernau was last updated on January 3, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.