Bernita Berntsen, M.D.
NPI 1811965213 · Surgery Physician · Topeka, KS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bernita Berntsen, M.D. is a Surgery Physician provider in Topeka, KS (NPI 1811965213).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1811965213
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 04-24988 (KS)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
712 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 228 | $52 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 93 | $45 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 72 | $81 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 71 | $101 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 36 | $118 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 53 | 48 |
| Omeprazole | 35 | 15 |
| Tirzepatidebrand: Mounjaro | 26 | — |
| Topiramate | 24 | — |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 22 | 17 |
| Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic | 18 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$77 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-03-10
- Last updated
- 2013-12-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bernita Berntsen's NPI number?
- Bernita Berntsen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811965213, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bernita Berntsen's specialty?
- Bernita Berntsen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Bernita Berntsen located?
- Bernita Berntsen's practice location on file with NPPES is 6001 Sw 6th Ave, Topeka, KS 66615-1006.
- What is Bernita Berntsen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bernita Berntsen is (785) 232-0444.
- Does Bernita Berntsen accept Medicare?
- Bernita Berntsen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bernita Berntsen's NPI active?
- Yes — Bernita Berntsen's NPI (1811965213) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-12-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.