Specialty Directory
Nurse Anesthetist in Altoona, PA
Federal CMS data for 12 nurse anesthetist providers practicing in Altoona, PA. Includes Medicare utilization, Open Payments industry funding, and PECOS enrollment status.
12
Providers
Median industry payments
$167
12
Nurse Anesthetist Providers
in Altoona, PA
$167
Median Industry Payments
per provider (2018–2024)
69
Median Medicare Services
fee-for-service claims
How to read this directory: Providers are listed by Medicare service volume, which reflects only
Medicare fee-for-service patients (typically 65+). This does not represent total practice volume.
Industry payments span multiple years and payment types; disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality.
Nurse Anesthetist includes multiple subspecialties with different practice patterns.
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Nurse Anesthetist Providers
NPPES · Open Payments · Medicare| Provider | Medicare Volume | Beneficiaries* | Top Procedure | Industry Payments | Payment Type | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOELLE, TIFFANY CRNA | 253 | — | Anesthesia for large bowel endoscopy | $1,004 (2022-2023) | — | Very High |
| UPDIKE, CAROLYN CRNA | 138 | — | Anesthesia for cataract/lens surgery | $15 (2024-2024) | — | Very High |
| DUCLOS, BRIAN | 119 | — | Anesthesia for large bowel endoscopy | $24 (2023-2023) | — | Very High |
| DEGOL, LEAH CRNA | 101 | — | Anesthesia for total knee replacement | $84 (2021-2021) | — | Very High |
| ZORGER, CHRISTOPHER | 91 | — | Anesthesia for large bowel endoscopy | $118 (2021-2024) | — | Very High |
| PATTERSON, MELISSA | 84 | — | Anesthesia for large bowel endoscopy | $142 (2021-2023) | — | Very High |
| MCADOO, MELISSA CRNA | 54 | — | Anesthesia for total hip replacement | $301 (2023-2024) | — | Very High |
| PABLIC, TINA | 49 | — | Anesthesia for large bowel endoscopy | $391 (2021-2024) | — | Very High |
| DUFF, CHRISTINE CRNA | 39 | — | Anesthesia for large bowel endoscopy | $192 (2021-2023) | — | Very High |
| KOVACH, CHRIS GRNA | 36 | — | Anesthesia for urinary system procedure via urethra | $95 (2022-2023) | — | Very High |
| RITCHEY, HEATHER CRNA | 36 | — | Anesthesia for heart electrical activity assessment | $230 (2021-2024) | — | Very High |
| PAWLIKOWSKI, DAVID CRNA | 30 | — | Arterial line insertion | $445 (2021-2024) | — | Very High |
Note: Nurse Anesthetist encompasses multiple subspecialties with different practice patterns.
Differences in payment amounts and procedure volumes may reflect subspecialty focus
rather than practice quality. Consider viewing individual profiles for full context.
By Practice Pattern
Nurse Anesthetist encompasses multiple practice patterns. Comparing providers within the same pattern provides more meaningful context.
Mixed Practice (9)
| Provider | Medicare Volume | Industry Payments |
|---|---|---|
| KOELLE, TIFFANY | 253 | $1,004 |
| DUCLOS, BRIAN | 119 | $24 |
| ZORGER, CHRISTOPHER | 91 | $118 |
| PATTERSON, MELISSA | 84 | $142 |
| PABLIC, TINA | 49 | $391 |
| DUFF, CHRISTINE | 39 | $192 |
| KOVACH, CHRIS | 36 | $95 |
| RITCHEY, HEATHER | 36 | $230 |
| PAWLIKOWSKI, DAVID | 30 | $445 |
Cardiac Surgery (3)
| Provider | Medicare Volume | Industry Payments |
|---|---|---|
| UPDIKE, CAROLYN | 138 | $15 |
| DEGOL, LEAH | 101 | $84 |
| MCADOO, MELISSA | 54 | $301 |