KEVIN CHARLES BUETTNER CRNA
NPI 1942480629
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Grand Forks, ND

Active since November 09, 2007Accepts Medicare Assignment
82.99/100
CMS Quality Rating
1200 S COLUMBIA RD - ALTRU HOSPITAL, GRAND FORKS, ND 58201(701) 780-6000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 26, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 20, 2026.

About Kevin Charles Buettner Crna NPPES

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

KEVIN CHARLES BUETTNER CRNA (NPI 1942480629) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Grand Forks, North Dakota, licensed in North Dakota (R29970) and active in the NPI registry since November 2007. He is affiliated with Sanford Medical Center Fargo and is a graduate of Other (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1942480629
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameKEVIN CHARLES BUETTNERCredential: CRNA
Location Address1200 S COLUMBIA RD - ALTRU HOSPITALGrand Forks, ND 58201
Mailing Address2401 Demers AveGrand Forks, ND 58201 · (701) 780-1891
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateNovember 9, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 26, 2019
✔ NPI 1942480629 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 ND · R29970
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.
1200 S COLUMBIA RD - ALTRU HOSPITAL, Grand Forks, ND 58201

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Kevin Charles Buettner 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 ID2163511254
PECOS Enrollment IDI20071127000436, I20090709000771

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Sanford Medical Center Fargo

Acute Care Hospitals · Fargo, ND
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number350011
Location801 Broadway NorthFargo, ND 58122 · Cass County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Altru Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Grand Forks, ND
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number350019
Location1200 S Columbia RdGrand Forks, ND 58201 · Grand Forks County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 58201 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
$127.45 typical visit price
range $55.75 – $168.12
Typical copayment $31.86 (range $13.93 – $42.03)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$69.48 typical visit price
range $18.11 – $137.65
Typical copayment $17.37 (range $4.52 – $34.41)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

82.99/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality87.06
Promoting Interoperability99
Improvement Activities40
Cost57.08

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.

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1200 S COLUMBIA RD - ALTRU HOSPITAL
GRAND FORKS, ND 58201
Emergency Medicine
1200 S COLUMBIA RD - ALTRU HOSPITAL
GRAND FORKS, ND 58201
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1200 S COLUMBIA RD - ALTRU HOSPITAL
GRAND FORKS, ND 58201
Physician Assistant (Medical)
1200 S COLUMBIA RD - ALTRU HOSPITAL
GRAND FORKS, ND 58201
Occupational Therapist
1200 S COLUMBIA RD - ALTRU HOSPITAL
GRAND FORKS, ND 58201
Physical Therapist
1200 S COLUMBIA RD - ALTRU HOSPITAL
GRAND FORKS, ND 58201
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1200 S COLUMBIA RD - ALTRU HOSPITAL
GRAND FORKS, ND 58201
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1200 S COLUMBIA RD - ALTRU HOSPITAL
GRAND FORKS, ND 58201

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 Kevin Buettner's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kevin Buettner is 1942480629. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 9, 2007.

Where is Kevin Buettner located?

Kevin Buettner practices at 1200 S Columbia Rd - Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND 58201. The listed phone number is (701) 780-6000.

What is Kevin Buettner's specialty?

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

Is Kevin Buettner enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kevin Buettner 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 Kevin Buettner accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota and Medica list Kevin Buettner 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 Kevin Buettner affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kevin Buettner is affiliated with Sanford Medical Center Fargo and Altru Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kevin Buettner was last updated on March 26, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.