CHESTER JOSEPH WITCZAK CRNA
NPI 1982950978
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Palmer, AK

Active since July 27, 2012Accepts Medicare Assignment
2500 S WOODWORTH LOOP, PALMER, AK 99645(717) 968-7149(907) 745-0200 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 27, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Chester Joseph Witczak Crna NPPES

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

CHESTER JOSEPH WITCZAK CRNA (NPI 1982950978) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Palmer, Alaska, licensed in Alaska (1122) and active in the NPI registry since July 2012. He is a graduate of Other (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982950978
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameCHESTER JOSEPH WITCZAKCredential: CRNA
Location Address2500 S WOODWORTH LOOPPalmer, AK 99645-8984
Mailing Address610 S Bailey StPalmer, AK 99645-6330 · (717) 968-7149 · Fax (907) 745-0200
Fax(907) 745-0200
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateJuly 27, 2012
✔ NPI 1982950978 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 AK · 1122
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.
2500 S WOODWORTH LOOP, Palmer, AK 99645

Other Identifiers 1

MedicaidPENDINGAK

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

Chester Joseph Witczak 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 ID5496908998
PECOS Enrollment IDI20130112000014

Medicare Billing Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Chester Witczak reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anesthesiology
2500 S WOODWORTH LOOP
Palmer, AK 99645
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alaska enrollment
  • 57 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Acute Care Hospital
4315 DIPLOMACY DR
Anchorage, AK 99508
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,373 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Access Hospital
911 MEALS AVENUE
Valdez, AK 99686
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alaska enrollment
  • 38 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
2310 PEGER RD
Fairbanks, AK 99709
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alaska enrollment
  • 69 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 4

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 procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402
Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.
39 services38 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.
31 services30 patients
Anesthesia for total hip replacement 01214
Anesthesia for total hip replacement is a medical service where medication is given to eliminate pain during surgery. Two types are commonly used: general anesthesia, making you unconscious, or spinal anesthesia, numbing the lower body. The choice depends on your health and your doctor's recommendation.
22 services22 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
20 services20 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 99645 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
$168.20 typical visit price
range $71.33 – $222.64
Typical copayment $42.05 (range $17.83 – $55.66)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$90.40 typical visit price
range $21.84 – $181.48
Typical copayment $22.60 (range $5.46 – $45.37)
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.

Medicare Defined Swing Bed Unit
2500 S WOODWORTH LOOP
PALMER, AK 99645
Anesthesiology
2500 S WOODWORTH LOOP
PALMER, AK 99645
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
2500 S WOODWORTH LOOP
PALMER, AK 99645
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2500 S WOODWORTH LOOP
PALMER, AK 99645
Hospitalist
2500 S WOODWORTH LOOP
PALMER, AK 99645
Emergency Medicine
2500 S WOODWORTH LOOP
PALMER, AK 99645
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2500 S WOODWORTH LOOP
PALMER, AK 99645
Anesthesiology
2500 S WOODWORTH LOOP
PALMER, AK 99645

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 Chester Witczak's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chester Witczak is 1982950978. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 27, 2012.

Where is Chester Witczak located?

Chester Witczak practices at 2500 S Woodworth Loop, Palmer, AK 99645. The listed phone number is (717) 968-7149.

What is Chester Witczak's specialty?

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

Is Chester Witczak enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Chester Witczak 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 Chester Witczak's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Chester Witczak reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Anesthesia Care Associates, PC (Palmer, AK), Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (Anchorage, AK), City Of Valdez (Valdez, AK) and Denali Anesthesia, LLC (Fairbanks, AK). 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 Chester Witczak's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Chester Witczak accept?

Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska list Chester Witczak 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Chester Witczak was last updated on July 27, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.