KENT ALAN METSCHKE CRNA
NPI 1881935450
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Fremont, NE

Active since March 07, 2013Accepts Medicare Assignment
450 E 23RD ST, FREMONT, NE 68025(402) 727-3396 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 23, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 23, 2023, Jul 27, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Kent Alan Metschke Crna NPPES

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

KENT ALAN METSCHKE CRNA (NPI 1881935450) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Fremont, Nebraska, licensed in Nebraska (101311) and active in the NPI registry since March 2013. He is affiliated with Methodist Fremont Health and is a graduate of Other (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1881935450
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameKENT ALAN METSCHKECredential: CRNA
Location Address450 E 23RD STFremont, NE 68025-2303
Mailing Address825 S. 169th St., 3rd Floor - SouthOmaha, NE 68118-4347 · (402) 354-4822 · Fax (402) 354-5454
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateMarch 7, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 23, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 23, 2023
✔ NPI 1881935450 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 NE · 101311✔ Licensed in FL · ARNP9247784
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.
450 E 23RD ST, Fremont, NE 68025

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

Kent Alan Metschke 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 ID8325286750
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150716000457

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Kent Metschke reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Internal Medicine
450 E 23RD ST
Fremont, NE 68025
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Nebraska enrollment
  • 178 clinicians in this Medicare group
Ambulatory Surgical
2727 N CLARKSON ST
Fremont, NE 68025
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Nebraska enrollment
  • 6 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
11606 NICHOLAS ST
Omaha, NE 68154
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Nebraska enrollment
  • 39 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 6

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.
51 services47 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.
33 services33 patients
Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812
Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.
17 services17 patients
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.
16 services16 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.
11 services11 patients
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 64447
This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into a nerve in your thigh. It's done to alleviate pain or inflammation. A needle will be carefully positioned near the nerve, and the medicine will be administered.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Methodist Fremont Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Fremont, NE
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number280077
Location450 East 23rd StFremont, NE 68025 · Dodge County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 68025 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
$121.35 typical visit price
range $52.69 – $160.21
Typical copayment $30.33 (range $13.17 – $40.05)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.00 typical visit price
range $16.90 – $131.25
Typical copayment $16.50 (range $4.22 – $32.81)
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.

Occupational Therapist
450 E 23RD ST
FREMONT, NE 68025
Physical Therapist (Geriatrics)
450 E 23RD ST
FREMONT, NE 68025
General Acute Care Hospital (Rural)
450 E 23RD ST
FREMONT, NE 68025
Speech-Language Pathologist
450 E 23RD ST
FREMONT, NE 68025
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
450 E 23RD ST
FREMONT, NE 68025
Dietitian, Registered
450 E 23RD ST
FREMONT, NE 68025
Occupational Therapist
450 E 23RD ST
FREMONT, NE 68025
Counselor (Mental Health)
450 E 23RD ST
FREMONT, NE 68025

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 Kent Metschke's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kent Metschke is 1881935450. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 7, 2013.

Where is Kent Metschke located?

Kent Metschke practices at 450 E 23rd St, Fremont, NE 68025. The listed phone number is (402) 727-3396.

What is Kent Metschke's specialty?

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

Is Kent Metschke enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kent Metschke 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 Kent Metschke's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kent Metschke reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Methodist Fremont Health (Fremont, NE), Surgery Center Of Fremont, LLC (Fremont, NE) and Leighow Anesthesia & Medical Aesthetics LLC (Omaha, NE). 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 Kent Metschke's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kent Metschke accept?

Health plans from Oscar Insurance Company list Kent Metschke 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 Kent Metschke affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kent Metschke is affiliated with Methodist Fremont Health.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kent Metschke was last updated on February 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.