Kevin Whelan, CRNA - Medicare Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna) in Bedford, IN

Kevin Whelan, CRNA is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered" in Bedford, Indiana. He graduated from nursing school in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna). He is a member of the group practice Professional Anesthesia Services Of Kentucky Pllc, Trh Anesthesia Llc and his current practice location is 2900 16th St, Bedford, Indiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (812) 276-4378.

Kevin Whelan is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 28182637A) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1245210277.

Contact Information

Kevin Whelan, CRNA
2900 16th St,
Bedford, IN 47421-3510
(812) 276-4378
(812) 275-1246



Provider's Profile

Full NameKevin Whelan
GenderMale
SpecialityCertified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Experience22 Years
Location2900 16th St, Bedford, Indiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Kevin Whelan graduated from nursing school in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1245210277
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/17/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/26/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8426007824
  • Enrollment ID: I20050912000666

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Kevin Whelan such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1245210277NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
367500000XNurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered 4379A (Kentucky)Secondary
367500000XNurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered 28182637A (Indiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Hardin Memorial HospitalElizabethtown, KYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Professional Anesthesia Services Of Kentucky Pllc0244590305148
Trh Anesthesia Llc206286639514

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameKentucky Anesthesia Group Psc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1073608634
PECOS PAC ID: 4082527890
Enrollment ID: O20031107000511

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Entity NameTaylor County Anesthesia Psc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1659342178
PECOS PAC ID: 5597666883
Enrollment ID: O20040120000017

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Entity NameGreater Louisville Anesthesia Services, Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1326126681
PECOS PAC ID: 2264410661
Enrollment ID: O20040712001150

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Entity NameDupont Anesthesia Psc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1639199557
PECOS PAC ID: 7012984016
Enrollment ID: O20040910000253

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Entity NameEnviron Anesthesia Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1831438092
PECOS PAC ID: 3870717754
Enrollment ID: O20140616001501

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Entity NameAnesthesia Health Consultants
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1336528926
PECOS PAC ID: 4688977218
Enrollment ID: O20160114001985

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Entity NameProfessional Anesthesia Services Of Kentucky Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1992212807
PECOS PAC ID: 0244590305
Enrollment ID: O20180209000936

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Entity NameProvidian Anesthesia Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1821654666
PECOS PAC ID: 2264765791
Enrollment ID: O20190614000874

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Entity NameDeaconess Union County Hospital, Inc
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Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1003481201
PECOS PAC ID: 5799189866
Enrollment ID: O20210811002781

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Entity NameTrh Anesthesia Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1366120370
PECOS PAC ID: 2062866395
Enrollment ID: O20230920003158

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Kevin Whelan is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Kevin Whelan, CRNA
250 N Shadeland Ave,
Indianapolis, IN 46219-4959

Ph: () -
Kevin Whelan, CRNA
2900 16th St,
Bedford, IN 47421-3510

Ph: (812) 276-4378

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Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered Nurses in Bedford, IN

Samantha Jo Stevens, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2900 16th St, Bedford, IN 47421
Phone: 812-276-4378    Fax: 812-275-1246
Richard Westen Breeding, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2900 16th St, Bedford, IN 47421
Phone: 812-276-4378    Fax: 812-275-1246
Michelle Diane Lower, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2900 W 16th Street, Bedford, IN 47421
Phone: 812-275-1200    Fax: 812-275-1231
Lyndi R Myers, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2900 16th St, Bedford, IN 47421
Phone: 812-276-4378    Fax: 812-275-1246
Mr. Jakob Dillon Burchel, DNP, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 2900 16th St, Bedford, IN 47421
Phone: 812-276-4378    Fax: 812-275-1246
Mr. Terrance L Kuper, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2900 16th St, Bedford, IN 47421
Phone: 812-275-1200    Fax: 812-275-1212

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