Quick answers
- Does Bernita M. Berntsen accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Bernita M. Berntsen 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 Bernita M. Berntsen see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 572 Original Medicare patients and 980 services for Bernita M. Berntsen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Bernita M. Berntsen's NPI number?
- 1811965213. 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 Bernita M. Berntsen, 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 patients | 572 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 980 |
| Different services or procedures | 135 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)252 services
- Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)93 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)85 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)84 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)41 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol72%
- Arthritis48%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)39%
- Diabetes35%
- Anxiety33%
Hospitals where Bernita M. Berntsen works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Bernita M. Berntsen 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.
- Newman Regional HealthEmporia, KS · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 171384
- Stormont Vail HospitalTopeka, KS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 170086
- University of Kansas Health System - St Francis CampusTopeka, KS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 170016
- University of Kansas Health System Olathe HospitalOlathe, KS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 170049
- University of Kansas HospitalKansas City, KS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 170040
Practice locations
Addresses where Bernita M. Berntsen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3901 Rainbow BlvdKansas City, KS 66160 (913) 588‑6431
- 6001 SW 6th Ave, Suite 220Topeka, KS 66615 (785) 232‑0444
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Bernita M. Berntsen as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Kansas University Physicians Inc1,849 clinicians in the group
- Topeka Physician Group LLC149 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Kansas City
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Kansas City, KS — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Kansas University Physicians Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) |
| Graduation year | 1989 (37 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1811965213 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians