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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Richard D. Sepela, CNA

Works at hospitals in Cottonwood, AZ · Arizona

Summary

Richard D. Sepela, CNA is a nurse anesthetist at 1215 N Beaver St, Suite 203, Flagstaff, AZ 86001. Phone: (928) 773-2249. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Richard D. Sepela had 103 Original Medicare patients and 103 services. NPI 1467456335. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Nurse anesthetist (Medicare lists Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA))
  • Address: 1215 N Beaver St, Suite 203, Flagstaff, AZ 86001 · Directions (5 more locations)
  • Phone: (928) 773‑2249
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Verde Valley Medical Center
  • Group practice: Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation (+1 more)
  • School: graduated 1997
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Richard D. Sepela, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Richard D. Sepela accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard D. Sepela accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Richard D. Sepela see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 103 Original Medicare patients and 103 services for Richard D. Sepela. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Richard D. Sepela's NPI number?
1467456335. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Richard D. Sepela, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients103
Services billed to Medicare103
Different services or procedures20
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (00811)33 services
  2. Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope (00813)18 services
  3. Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope (00812)13 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure69%
  • Arthritis55%
  • Ischemic heart disease28%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)24%
  • Diabetes23%

Hospitals where Richard D. Sepela works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard D. Sepela at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

  • Verde Valley Medical CenterCottonwood, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 030007

Practice locations

Addresses where Richard D. Sepela is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Richard D. Sepela as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation385 clinicians in the group
  • Red Rock Anesthesia Consultants LLC108 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other nurse anesthetists in Flagstaff

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Flagstaff, AZ — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialCNA
Graduation year1997
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1467456335
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians