THOMAS A BRUNS CRNA
NPI 1851763932
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Tracy, MN

Active since October 28, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

NPPES record last updated: January 23, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 23, 2023, Jan 25, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Thomas A Bruns Crna NPPES

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

THOMAS A BRUNS CRNA (NPI 1851763932) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Tracy, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (109250) and active in the NPI registry since October 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Windom Area Health, and is a graduate of Other (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1851763932
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameTHOMAS A BRUNSCredential: CRNA
Location Address249 5TH ST ETracy, MN 56175-1536
Mailing AddressPo Box 5074Sioux Falls, SD 57117-5074
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateOctober 28, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 23, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 23, 2023
✔ NPI 1851763932 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 MN · 109250
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.
249 5TH ST E, Tracy, MN 56175

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

Thomas A Bruns 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 ID4789985318
PECOS Enrollment IDI20151223001345
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

7

Medicare enrollment records show Thomas Bruns reassigns Medicare billing to 7 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Family Medicine
249 5TH ST E
Tracy, MN 56175
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1326069097 (Minnesota)
  • 279 clinicians in this Medicare group
Optometrist
505 STATE ST
Tracy, MN 56175
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 260 clinicians in this Medicare group
Clinic/Center
2040 JUNIPER AVE
Slayton, MN 56172
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1053497214 (Minnesota)
  • 36 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
101 CARING WAY
Redwood Falls, MN 56283
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1194206748 (Minnesota)
  • 183 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Access
2150 HOSPITAL DR
Windom, MN 56101
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 39 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Access
1900 SUNRISE DR
St Peter, MN 56082
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 57 clinicians in this Medicare group
Ambulatory Surgical
1411 PREMIERE DR
Mankato, MN 56001
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 25 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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Windom Area Health

Critical Access Hospitals · Windom, MN
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number241332
Location2150 Hospital Drive, PO Box 339Windom, MN 56101 · Cottonwood County
Emergency services

Centracare - Redwood

Critical Access Hospitals · Redwood Falls, MN
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number241351
Location101 Caring WayRedwood Falls, MN 56283 · Redwood County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 56175 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
$127.61 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $168.28
Typical copayment $31.90 (range $14.00 – $42.07)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$69.74 typical visit price
range $18.32 – $138.04
Typical copayment $17.43 (range $4.58 – $34.51)
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 13

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

Family Medicine
249 5TH ST E
TRACY, MN 56175
Physician Assistant
249 5TH ST E
TRACY, MN 56175
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
249 5TH ST E
TRACY, MN 56175
Social Worker (Clinical)
249 5TH ST E
TRACY, MN 56175
General Practice
249 5TH ST E
TRACY, MN 56175
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
249 5TH ST E
TRACY, MN 56175
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
249 5TH ST E
TRACY, MN 56175
Social Worker (Clinical)
249 5TH ST E
TRACY, MN 56175

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 Thomas Bruns's NPI number?

The NPI number for Thomas Bruns is 1851763932. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 28, 2015.

Where is Thomas Bruns located?

Thomas Bruns practices at 249 5th St E, Tracy, MN 56175. The listed phone number is (507) 629-8300.

What is Thomas Bruns's specialty?

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

Is Thomas Bruns enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Thomas Bruns 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 Thomas Bruns's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Thomas Bruns reassigns Medicare benefits to 7 organizations: Sanford Health Network (Tracy, MN), Avera Marshall (Tracy, MN), County Of Murray (Slayton, MN), Carris Health - Redwood LLC (Redwood Falls, MN), Windom Area Hospital (Windom, MN) and 2 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Thomas Bruns's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Thomas Bruns accept?

Health plans from Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc. list Thomas Bruns 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 Thomas Bruns affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Thomas Bruns is affiliated with Windom Area Health and Centracare - Redwood.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Thomas Bruns was last updated on January 23, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.