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MRS. CRISTAL HENZEL BUESCHER FNP-C
NPI 1891577888
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Walla Walla, WA

Active since October 16, 2023PECOS Enrolled
1024 S 2ND AVE, WALLA WALLA, WA 99362(509) 540-1759(833) 450-5993 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 20, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 20, 2026, Jul 10, 2025, Jun 23, 2025 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2023).

About Mrs. Cristal Henzel Buescher Fnp-c NPPES

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

MRS. CRISTAL HENZEL BUESCHER FNP-C (NPI 1891577888) is an individual family provider in Walla Walla, Washington, licensed in Washington (AP61496612) and active in the NPI registry since October 2023. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Providence St Mary Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Richland.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1891577888
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameMRS. CRISTAL HENZEL BUESCHERCredential: FNP-C
Location Address1024 S 2ND AVEWalla Walla, WA 99362-4117
Mailing Address3561 Old Milton HwyWalla Walla, WA 99362-7186 · (509) 540-1759
Phone(509) 540-1759
Fax(833) 450-5993
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2023
Enumeration DateOctober 16, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 20, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 20, 2026
✔ NPI 1891577888 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
License✔ Licensed in WA · AP61496612
1024 S 2ND AVE, Walla Walla, WA 99362
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11776 Fowler StRichland, WA 99352-4833 · Phone (509) 735-9355

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Moda Health Plan, Inc., Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, Providence Health Plan.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mrs. Cristal Henzel Buescher Fnp-c 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 ID840642435
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240118004638
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Providence St Mary Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Walla Walla, WA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number500002
Location401 W Poplar StWalla Walla, WA 99362 · Walla Walla County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Kadlec Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Richland, WA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number500058
Location888 Swift BlvdRichland, WA 99352 · Benton County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 99362 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
$88.29 typical visit price
range $57.27 – $172.80
Typical copayment $22.07 (range $14.31 – $43.20)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$100.78 typical visit price
range $18.56 – $141.11
Typical copayment $25.19 (range $4.64 – $35.27)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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 2

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

LAUREN K BERG ARNP
Nurse Practitioner
1024 S 2ND AVE
WALLA WALLA, WA 99362
Walla Walla County (509) 540-1759
THRIVE LIFE WELLNESS PLLC
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1024 S 2ND AVE
WALLA WALLA, WA 99362
Walla Walla County (095) 401-7595

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 Cristal Buescher's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cristal Buescher is 1891577888. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 16, 2023.

Where is Cristal Buescher located?

Cristal Buescher practices at 1024 S 2nd Ave, Walla Walla, WA 99362. The listed phone number is (509) 540-1759.

What is Cristal Buescher's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Cristal Buescher enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cristal Buescher 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.

What insurance does Cristal Buescher accept?

Health plans from Moda Health Plan, Inc., Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list Cristal Buescher 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 Cristal Buescher affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Cristal Buescher is affiliated with Providence St Mary Medical Center and Kadlec Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Cristal Buescher was last updated on August 20, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 days 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.