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Dr. Gara Knudtson, DNAP, CRNA

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CMS: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)) · Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist · Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist · Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist · Pullman, WA

  • NPI 1033777263
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 77.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 7 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 3 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
835 Se Bishop Blvd
Pullman, WA 991635512
(509) 332-2541
Additional location
1221 S Gear Ave
West Burlington, IA 526551679
(319) 768-1000

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2019 — 7 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 14, 2025
Year of graduation
2019 — 7 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
367500000X — NUCC code
State licenses (4)
Washington #AP61005911 · Iowa #D163252 · Washington #MS6049527 · Indiana #99093221A

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1033777263. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
46
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$5,745
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery 23 19 $127
00410 Anesthesia for procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm 12 12 $87
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 11 11 $162

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in this city , average services per provider: 21. This provider delivers 2.2× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$50
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated 1 $49.79

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$50

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Gara Knudtson's medical specialty?
Dr. Gara Knudtson practices Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in Pullman, WA.
Where does Dr. Gara Knudtson practice?
Dr. Gara Knudtson practices at 835 Se Bishop Blvd, Pullman, WA 991635512. Office phone: 5093322541.
What is Dr. Gara Knudtson's NPI?
Dr. Gara Knudtson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033777263, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Gara Knudtson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Gara Knudtson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Gara Knudtson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for lens surgery (HCPCS 00142); Anesthesia for procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm (HCPCS 00410); Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00813). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.