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JOHN BRUCE FORTNER JR. CRNA
NPI 1972738987
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Sidney, NE

Active since May 19, 2009Accepts Medicare Assignment
1000 POLE CREEK CROSSING, SIDNEY, NE 69162(308) 254-5825 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 16, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About John Bruce Fortner Jr. Crna NPPES

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

JOHN BRUCE FORTNER JR. CRNA (NPI 1972738987) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Sidney, Nebraska, licensed in Arkansas (229732) and active in the NPI registry since May 2009. He is affiliated with Ozarks Healthcare, maintains a secondary practice location in West Plains, and is a graduate of Other (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972738987
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameJOHN BRUCE FORTNER JR.Credential: CRNA
Location Address1000 POLE CREEK CROSSINGSidney, NE 69162-2900
Mailing Address103 Washington CirSenath, MO 63876-9219 · (573) 738-2199
Phone(308) 254-5825
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateMay 19, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 16, 2026
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 16, 2026
✔ NPI 1972738987 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 · 229732✔ Licensed in NE · 101556✔ Licensed in MO · 229732
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.
1000 POLE CREEK CROSSING, Sidney, NE 69162
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11100 N Kentucky AveWest Plains, MO 65775-2029 · Phone (417) 256-9111 ext. 69111

Accepted Insurance

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

John Bruce Fortner Jr. 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 ID446304638
PECOS Enrollment IDI20130911000817, I20240809002898, I20250907000315

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Ozarks Healthcare

Acute Care Hospitals · West Plains, MO
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number260078
Location1100 Kentucky AveWest Plains, MO 65775 · Howell County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Chi St Alexius Health Dickinson

Critical Access Hospitals · Dickinson, ND
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number351336
Location2500 Fairway StreetDickinson, ND 58601 · Stark County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 69162 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 6

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

FRANCELIA JO BARNES PA-C
Physician Assistant
1000 POLE CREEK CROSSING
SIDNEY, NE 69162
Cheyenne County (308) 249-0521
DR. KELLY JOSEPH CASEY M.D.
Surgery
1000 POLE CREEK CROSSING
SIDNEY, NE 69162
Cheyenne County (308) 254-5825
YOHANES T. TOT PA-C
Physician Assistant
1000 POLE CREEK CROSSING
SIDNEY, NE 69162
Cheyenne County (308) 254-5825
CHEYENNE COUNTY HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION INC
General Acute Care Hospital (Critical Access)
1000 POLE CREEK CROSSING
SIDNEY, NE 69162
Cheyenne County (308) 254-5825
APRIL SMITH M.D.
Internal Medicine
1000 POLE CREEK CROSSING
SIDNEY, NE 69162
Cheyenne County (308) 254-5825
MRS. KRISTEN E ROSE LPC, LIMHP
Counselor (Professional)
1000 POLE CREEK CROSSING
SIDNEY, NE 69162
Cheyenne County (308) 254-5825

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 John Fortner's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Fortner is 1972738987. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 19, 2009.

Where is John Fortner located?

John Fortner practices at 1000 Pole Creek Crossing, Sidney, NE 69162. The listed phone number is (308) 254-5825.

What is John Fortner's specialty?

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

Is John Fortner enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. John Fortner 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 John Fortner accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 6 other insurers list John Fortner 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 John Fortner affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, John Fortner is affiliated with Ozarks Healthcare and Chi St Alexius Health Dickinson.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Fortner was last updated on February 16, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 months 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.