Ms Melissa N Shotkoski Tufford, CRNA - Medicare Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna) in Lexington, NE

Ms Melissa N Shotkoski Tufford, CRNA is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered" in Lexington, Nebraska. She graduated from nursing school in 2005 and has 19 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna). She is a member of the group practice Lexington Regional Health Center, Associated Anesthesiologists, Pc, Kearney Anesthesia Associates Pc and her current practice location is 1201 N Erie St, Lexington, Nebraska. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (308) 324-5651.

Ms Melissa N Shotkoski Tufford is licensed to practice in Nebraska (license number 100954) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1861457269.

Contact Information

Ms Melissa N Shotkoski Tufford, CRNA
1201 N Erie St,
Lexington, NE 68850-1571
(308) 324-5651
(308) 324-8359



Provider's Profile

Full NameMs Melissa N Shotkoski Tufford
GenderFemale
SpecialityCertified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Experience19 Years
Location1201 N Erie St, Lexington, Nebraska
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Ms Melissa N Shotkoski Tufford graduated from nursing school in 2005
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1861457269
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/19/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/18/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9133136898
  • Enrollment ID: I20060321000552

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Ms Melissa N Shotkoski Tufford such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1861457269NPI-NPPES
47061979815MedicaidNE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
367500000XNurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered 100954 (Nebraska)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Lexington Regional Health Center286041587425
Associated Anesthesiologists, Pc438563039185
Kearney Anesthesia Associates Pc933513214118

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Entity NameKearney Anesthesia Associates Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1578593752
PECOS PAC ID: 9335132141
Enrollment ID: O20040407000362

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Entity NameAssociated Anesthesiologists, Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1972674604
PECOS PAC ID: 4385630391
Enrollment ID: O20040423001226

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Entity NameLexington Regional Health Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1316016165
PECOS PAC ID: 2860415874
Enrollment ID: O20060105000221

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Entity TypePart A Provider - Critical Access Hospital
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1629035936
PECOS PAC ID: 9931011947
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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Ms Melissa N Shotkoski Tufford, CRNA
Po Box 980,
Lexington, NE 68850-0980

Ph: (308) 324-5651
Ms Melissa N Shotkoski Tufford, CRNA
1201 N Erie St,
Lexington, NE 68850-1571

Ph: (308) 324-5651

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Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered Nurses in Lexington, NE

Amy D Graham, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1201 N Erie St, Lexington, NE 68850
Phone: 308-324-5651    Fax: 308-324-8359
Cristy Teetor, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1600 W 13th St, Lexington, NE 68850
Phone: 308-324-5651    
Robin Lynn Alexander,
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1201 N Erie St, Lexington, NE 68850
Phone: 308-324-5651    Fax: 308-324-8359
Mr. Steven Drake, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1600 W 13th St, Lexington, NE 68850
Phone: 308-324-5651    

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