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JOEL BICKERSTAFF CRNA
NPI 1871971614
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Hot Springs, AR

Active since May 13, 2015Accepts Medicare Assignment
300 WERNER ST, HOT SPRINGS, AR 71913(501) 664-4532(501) 663-4335 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 21, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 21, 2024, Mar 24, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Joel Bickerstaff Crna NPPES

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

JOEL BICKERSTAFF CRNA (NPI 1871971614) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Hot Springs, Arkansas, licensed in Arkansas (C003091) and active in the NPI registry since May 2015. He is affiliated with Freeman Health System - Freeman West, maintains a secondary practice location in Joplin, and is a graduate of Other (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871971614
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameJOEL BICKERSTAFFCredential: CRNA
Location Address300 WERNER STHot Springs, AR 71913-6406
Mailing Address114 Coca Bay PtHot Springs, AR 71913-7090
Phone(501) 664-4532
Fax(501) 663-4335
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateMay 13, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateJune 21, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 17, 2022
✔ NPI 1871971614 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
Licenses✔ Licensed in AR · C003091✔ Licensed in MO · 2024012488
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.
300 WERNER ST, Hot Springs, AR 71913
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11102 W 32nd StJoplin, MO 64804-3503 · Phone (417) 347-5222

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan 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

Joel Bickerstaff 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 ID4183937618
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150713002503, I20240610002416

Medicare Billing Reassignments

5

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

Arkansas Health Group
43 mi
Anesthesiology
9601 BAPTIST HEALTH DR
Little Rock, AR 72205
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 253 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1508800962 (501) 202-2093
Outpatient Surgery Center, Inc.
135 mi
Ambulatory Surgical
160 HIGHWAY 201 N
Mountain Home, AR 72653
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 6 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1730132853 (870) 424-2020
Pinnacle Anesthesia Group, PLLC
141 mi
Anesthesiology
3721 S CHAMPIONS DR
Rogers, AR 72758
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 18 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1487358941 (936) 870-6125
Freeman-Oak Hill Health System
196 mi
Multi-Specialty
1102 W 32ND ST
Joplin, MO 64804
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 427 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1679517023 (417) 347-6605
Youngs Professional Services LLC
316 mi
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1100 ANDRE ST, SUITE 300
New Iberia, LA 70563
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 232 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1922178599 (337) 364-9225

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 esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
27 services27 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.
17 services17 patients
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.
17 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Freeman Health System - Freeman West

Acute Care Hospitals · Joplin, MO
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number260137
Location1102 West 32nd StreetJoplin, MO 64804 · Jasper County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 71913 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
$119.36 typical visit price
range $51.36 – $157.74
Typical copayment $29.84 (range $12.84 – $39.43)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$64.56 typical visit price
range $16.16 – $128.77
Typical copayment $16.14 (range $4.04 – $32.19)
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.

DUBUIS HEALTH SYSTEM, INC.
Long Term Care Hospital
300 WERNER ST, 3RD FLOOR
HOT SPRINGS, AR 71913
Garland County (501) 609-4300
BHARADWAJ ADITHYA SATEESH MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
300 WERNER ST
HOT SPRINGS, AR 71913
Garland County (501) 622-2175
DANNETTA GRISHAM MD
Emergency Medicine
300 WERNER ST
HOT SPRINGS, AR 71913
Garland County (501) 622-1120
RUKMIN R HETTIARACHCHY MD
Anesthesiology
300 WERNER ST
HOT SPRINGS, AR 71913
Garland County (501) 664-4532
CHI ST VINCENT HOSPITAL HOT SPRINGS
Home Delivered Meals
300 WERNER ST
HOT SPRINGS, AR 71913
Garland County (501) 624-0838
POOJA V PATEL MD
Hospitalist
300 WERNER ST
HOT SPRINGS, AR 71913
Garland County (501) 622-1000
ST VINCENT INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER
General Acute Care Hospital
300 WERNER ST
HOT SPRINGS, AR 71913
Garland County (501) 622-1000
BEULLAH BUSI ARENDS-TERRELL
Registered Nurse
300 WERNER ST
HOT SPRINGS NATIONAL PARK, AR 71913
Garland County (501) 622-6233

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 Joel Bickerstaff's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joel Bickerstaff is 1871971614. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 13, 2015.

Where is Joel Bickerstaff located?

Joel Bickerstaff practices at 300 Werner St, Hot Springs, AR 71913. The listed phone number is (501) 664-4532.

What is Joel Bickerstaff's specialty?

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

Is Joel Bickerstaff enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joel Bickerstaff 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 Joel Bickerstaff's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joel Bickerstaff reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Arkansas Health Group (Little Rock, AR), Outpatient Surgery Center, Inc. (Mountain Home, AR), Pinnacle Anesthesia Group, PLLC (Rogers, AR), Freeman-Oak Hill Health System (Joplin, MO) and Youngs Professional Services LLC (New Iberia, LA). 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 Joel Bickerstaff's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Joel Bickerstaff accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 3 other insurers list Joel Bickerstaff 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 Joel Bickerstaff affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joel Bickerstaff is affiliated with Freeman Health System - Freeman West.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joel Bickerstaff was last updated on June 21, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.