Compare 666 nurse anesthetists in Minneapolis, MN. Check ratings, insurance, and availability.
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Nurse Anesthetists
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Accepting patients
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Most common: CRNA
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Minneapolis benefits from a healthcare ecosystem built around competition between three major systems: Allina Health, Fairview/M Health, and HealthPartners. The University of Minnesota Medical Center adds academic depth, and the city's Scandinavian-rooted public health tradition means preventive care infrastructure is strong. Minnesota consistently ranks among the healthiest states, and Minneapolis reflects that.
Minneapolis has 666 nurse anesthetists. The most common credential is CRNA (67%). 100% are currently accepting new patients.
The major hospital campuses form a loose triangle: the University of Minnesota Medical Center near Dinkytown, Abbott Northwestern in south Minneapolis near Uptown, and Hennepin Healthcare (HCMC) downtown. Metro Transit bus and light rail connect many of these campuses. In winter, patients should plan extra travel time and consider the skyway system downtown for walking between appointments near Hennepin Healthcare.
Providers practice throughout Minneapolis. Uptown is a vibrant neighborhood near the Chain of Lakes with community clinics and proximity to Abbott Northwestern Hospital. Northeast Minneapolis is a diverse arts district with growing healthcare options and Hennepin Healthcare facilities. North Loop is a trendy warehouse district downtown with walking access to Hennepin Healthcare (HCMC). Loring Park is adjacent to downtown and the Hennepin Healthcare campus, with specialist offices in nearby medical buildings.
Nearby hospitals include University of Minnesota Medical Center, Abbott Northwestern Hospital (Allina Health), and Hennepin Healthcare (HCMC). Local training programs run through University of Minnesota Medical School and Augsburg University. Minnesota is consistently ranked among the healthiest states in the US, with Minneapolis having exceptional healthcare access.
Before your procedure, the CRNA will review your medical history, medications, allergies, and previous anesthesia experiences. They will explain the anesthesia plan, answer questions, and start an IV. During the procedure, the CRNA monitors your vital signs continuously, adjusts anesthesia levels, manages your airway, and administers medications as needed. After the procedure, the CRNA manages your recovery from anesthesia, treating nausea and pain as needed. For labor epidurals, the CRNA places the epidural catheter and monitors its effectiveness throughout labor.
You see a CRNA when you need anesthesia for a surgical procedure, a diagnostic procedure requiring sedation (colonoscopy, endoscopy), labor and delivery pain management (epidural), or a pain management procedure (nerve block, epidural steroid injection). In most cases, you do not choose your anesthetist directly; they are assigned by the surgical facility. However, you can ask in advance whether a CRNA or anesthesiologist will be providing your anesthesia, and you will meet your anesthesia provider before the procedure for a pre-anesthesia assessment.
Anesthesia copay: determined by procedure complexity · Typical surgery anesthesia: $500-2,000 (billed to insurance) · Epidural for labor: $1,000-3,000 (covered as maternity) · Out-of-pocket with insurance: $0-200 copay/coinsurance
Minneapolis, MN has 666 licensed nurse anesthetists. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of nurse anesthetists in Minneapolis, MN are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
MNsure is the state ACA marketplace, with plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota, HealthPartners, Medica, and UCare. Minnesota Medical Assistance (Medicaid) and MinnesotaCare provide coverage for lower-income residents. Employer plans often run through BCBS, HealthPartners, or Medica. The Twin Cities have one of the highest insured rates in the country.
Anesthesia costs are determined by procedure complexity. Typical surgery anesthesia is $500 to $2,000 (billed to insurance). An epidural for labor costs $1,000 to $3,000 (covered as maternity). Out of pocket with insurance: $0 to $200 copay/coinsurance. Actual costs in Minneapolis, MN depend on the provider and your insurance plan. The No Surprises Act protects you from surprise out-of-network anesthesia bills at in-network facilities. Still, verify before elective procedures that your anesthesia provider is in-network. Anesthesia involves a separate bill from the surgeon and facility.
Minneapolis healthcare is split among Allina Health (Abbott Northwestern, Unity, and Mercy hospitals), Fairview/M Health (University of Minnesota Medical Center), and HealthPartners (Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Park Nicollet in St. Louis Park). Hennepin Healthcare (HCMC) is the county safety-net system. Your insurance network often determines which system you can access most affordably.
64% of nurse anesthetists in Minneapolis, MN accept Medicare. Medicare covers CRNA services at the same rate as anesthesiologist services. Anesthesia is billed based on procedure complexity and duration (base units + time units). Standard Part B cost-sharing applies. You can filter for Medicare-accepting providers on FindClarity.
Some nurse anesthetists in Minneapolis, MN accept Medical Assistance / MinnesotaCare, the state's Medicaid program. Medicaid covers CRNA services in all states. Anesthesia coverage is the same regardless of whether a CRNA or anesthesiologist provides the care. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm Medical Assistance / MinnesotaCare participation before scheduling.
Allina Health is the largest system in the Twin Cities, operating Abbott Northwestern (the highest-volume hospital in the metro). Fairview/M Health includes the University of Minnesota Medical Center and is more research-oriented. HealthPartners is a consumer-governed nonprofit that runs both insurance plans and hospitals. Hennepin Healthcare (HCMC) is the public safety-net system and a Level I trauma center.
Snow and ice can disrupt appointment schedules from November through March. Most clinics have cancellation policies for weather events. The skyway system downtown provides climate-controlled walking access near Hennepin Healthcare. If you rely on Metro Transit, check for service alerts during major storms.
Top accepted carriers in Minneapolis, MN include qhp-57845, qhp-73751, unitedhealthcare, medicare, and qhp-20173.
Anesthesia services from CRNAs are covered by all insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare reimburses CRNA services at the same rate as anesthesiologist services. The most common billing issue is out-of-network anesthesia providers at in-network facilities (surprise billing). The No Surprises Act (effective 2022) protects you from out-of-network anesthesia bills at in-network facilities for most plan types. You should still verify coverage before elective procedures. Anesthesia for labor and delivery is covered as a maternity benefit.