Active NPI 1811965213 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Bernita M Berntsen , MD

Surgery • Topeka, KS

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Bernita Berntsen, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Topeka, KS. With approximately 37 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Kansas School Of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) in 1989, Dr. Berntsen delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 6001 SW 6TH AVE.

Dr. Berntsen maintains professional affiliations with Kansas University Physicians Inc, Topeka Physician Group Llc and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, new patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

6001 Sw 6th Ave
Suite 220

Topeka, KS 666151006

Telephone 7852320444

Fax 7852321562

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Tallgrass Surgical Center, Llc Facility NPI 1225036601

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Kansas School Of Med (Kc/wich/sal)

Graduation Year

1989

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Topeka, KS

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

37 Yrs +13.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 24.0 Yrs

State Avg: 23.7 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

21 Specialists

Practicing in Topeka, KS (376 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

23.8% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

75.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Berntsen (37 Years) 37 Yrs

Topeka Specialty Average (24.0 Years) 24.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	228	193	$116.07	$51.60
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	93	60	$92.00	$45.18
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	72	69	$181.82	$81.48
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	71	71	$260.56	$100.78
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	36	36	$333.00	$118.11
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	26	26	$394.00	$153.87
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	24	20	$106.33	$33.27
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	21	21	$236.48	$75.72
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	19	19	$271.00	$16.34
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$261.00	$118.37
19301 Partial removal of breast	15	14	$1534.00	$578.78
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	15	15	$293.07	$126.70
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	15	15	$3087.47	$563.85
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$211.29	$77.38
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	13	13	$2769.00	$250.88
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	12	12	$167.08	$61.68
49505 Repair of groin hernia (5 years or older)	11	11	$1600.00	$468.93
38525 Biopsy or removal of lymph nodes of under the arm, open procedure	11	11	$1030.00	$203.85

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	272	196	$108.55	$52.95
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	52	50	$178.00	$84.21
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	50	50	$262.76	$101.94
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	32	22	$92.00	$47.00
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	31	27	$333.00	$123.61
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	27	22	$100.78	$33.72
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	23	13	$177.00	$75.35
38525 Biopsy or removal of lymph nodes of under the arm, open procedure	19	19	$1030.00	$234.66
19301 Partial removal of breast	17	15	$1534.00	$588.72
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	15	15	$235.13	$78.34
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$182.23	$78.16
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	11	11	$2955.64	$527.42

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	234	194	$108.56	$52.87
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	53	48	$178.00	$85.26
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	51	38	$92.00	$36.55
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	47	47	$260.43	$105.72
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	34	33	$334.00	$127.62
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	29	20	$97.03	$34.48
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	28	25	$261.00	$118.03
19301 Partial removal of breast	25	24	$1534.00	$607.62
38525 Biopsy or removal of lymph nodes of under the arm, open procedure	23	23	$1030.00	$205.06
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	21	21	$182.00	$67.17
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	18	18	$394.00	$158.24
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	17	14	$176.59	$67.58
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	16	15	$238.00	$94.45
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$173.43	$79.23

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	252	200	$108.00	$53.48
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	74	44	$91.99	$36.92
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	58	53	$179.83	$85.00
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	42	42	$259.00	$107.15
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	40	40	$394.05	$157.74
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	38	37	$332.71	$127.04
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	29	28	$261.00	$124.46
19301 Partial removal of breast	24	22	$1534.00	$603.87
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	22	21	$176.68	$68.92
38525 Biopsy or removal of lymph nodes of under the arm, open procedure	18	18	$1087.22	$223.56
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	15	12	$96.00	$34.80
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	15	15	$238.00	$95.96
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	14	14	$182.00	$69.45
49505 Repair of groin hernia (5 years or older)	13	13	$1723.08	$509.82
19303 Total removal of breast	12	12	$3170.67	$1048.69
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$171.33	$80.35
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	12	12	$3064.67	$556.56
43282 Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach with implantation of mesh using an endoscope	11	11	$2604.40	$1002.28

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	207	172	$178.12	$71.61
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	71	65	$259.35	$103.18
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	69	69	$391.49	$157.72
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	68	64	$108.00	$42.41
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	64	34	$92.00	$38.51
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	35	33	$331.06	$134.60
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	20	20	$259.00	$99.39
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	20	20	$238.00	$98.99
36471 Injection of chemical agent into multiple incompetent veins of leg	16	12	$598.00	$221.42
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	14	14	$3200.00	$612.09
19301 Partial removal of breast	11	11	$1534.00	$628.67

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	191	143	$171.65	$69.07
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	111	100	$102.38	$42.30
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	83	78	$249.61	$99.62
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	80	80	$383.84	$154.45
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	78	42	$91.82	$37.64
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	46	46	$248.85	$100.55
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	35	34	$238.00	$96.46
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	34	34	$326.53	$130.73
19301 Partial removal of breast	30	29	$1534.00	$601.08
38525 Biopsy or removal of lymph nodes of under the arm, open procedure	25	25	$1030.00	$206.30
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	25	15	$168.52	$69.64
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	17	17	$178.12	$71.56
36471 Injection of chemical agent into multiple incompetent veins of leg	15	12	$610.13	$214.86
43282 Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach with implantation of mesh using an endoscope	13	13	$3953.74	$1012.13
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	13	13	$3200.00	$599.33
49505 Repair of groin hernia (5 years or older)	12	12	$1600.00	$472.13
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	11	11	$2769.00	$293.70
43644 Bypass operation of stomach using an endoscope	11	11	$5516.00	$1267.80
99201 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 10 minutes	11	11	$100.00	$42.73

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	239	181	$100.00	$39.91
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	129	96	$167.00	$66.76
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	93	93	$249.00	$97.63
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	79	29	$92.00	$36.37
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	71	66	$247.00	$96.52
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	40	40	$171.00	$68.48
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	29	19	$169.00	$67.72
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	27	26	$238.00	$93.70
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	21	21	$319.29	$122.58
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	20	20	$3200.00	$572.95
10160 Aspiration of abscess, blood accumulation, blister, or cyst	19	14	$298.00	$104.63
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	17	17	$374.00	$150.89
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	13	13	$2769.00	$314.40
49505 Repair of groin hernia (5 years or older)	13	13	$1501.54	$424.11
38525 Biopsy or removal of lymph nodes of under the arm, open procedure	13	13	$1069.62	$207.25
19301 Partial removal of breast	13	12	$1534.00	$594.52
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	13	11	$315.00	$50.94

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	240	176	$100.00	$39.50
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	134	102	$167.03	$65.14
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	108	46	$92.00	$36.36
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	83	76	$238.00	$91.88
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	79	79	$249.00	$97.00
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	47	46	$247.00	$98.22
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	43	43	$171.00	$67.91
19301 Partial removal of breast	24	21	$1534.00	$581.36
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	17	17	$3200.00	$566.95
44213 Partial release of large bowel and partial removal of large bowel using an endoscope	16	16	$274.20	$101.44
44204 Partial removal of large bowel using an endoscope	16	16	$2458.82	$897.44
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	13	12	$169.00	$66.98
38525 Biopsy or removal of lymph nodes of under the arm, open procedure	11	11	$1030.00	$235.44
43280 Repair of muscle at esophagus and stomach using an endoscope	11	11	$3076.36	$840.61
99201 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 10 minutes	11	11	$100.00	$39.60

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License KS 04-24988

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Kansas University Physicians Inc

3901 Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, KS 661600001

Phone: 9135886431

Topeka Physician Group Llc

6001 Sw 6th Ave, Topeka, KS 666151004

Phone: 7852320444

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

8 Associated Practitioners

Akiko Rockers , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1023646692

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Amber Hart , APRN

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1033533989

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Dr. James Hamilton , MD

Surgery

NPI 1275500282

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Maxine Brown , ARNP

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Medical-Surgical

NPI 1336253608

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

Jennifer Antrim , APRN

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1710370697

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Dr. Jennifer Mcallaster , MD

Surgery

NPI 1851411466

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active December 12, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 12, 2013

Registered at 6001 SW 6TH AVE, SUITE 220, TOPEKA, KS 666151006 (Tel: 7852320444)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 12, 2013

Registered at DEPT CH 14389, PALATINE, IL 600554389 (Tel: 7852320444)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 12, 2013

Recorded as BERNITA BERNTSEN, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 12, 2013

Surgery (License #04-24988 in KS)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 10, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1811965213

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: March 10, 2006

Last Update: December 12, 2013

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Dept Ch 14389

Palatine, IL 600554389

Phone: 7852320444

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