Dr Richard J Gudvangen, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Brookings, SD

Dr Richard J Gudvangen, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Brookings, South Dakota. He went to University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio and graduated in 1987 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. He is a member of the group practice Lifecare Medical Center and his current practice location is 400 22nd Ave., Brookings, South Dakota. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (605) 697-9500.

Dr Richard J Gudvangen is licensed to practice in South Dakota (license number 4633S) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1952369142.

Contact Information

Dr Richard J Gudvangen, MD
400 22nd Ave.,
Brookings, SD 57006-2497
(605) 697-9500
(605) 967-6939

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Richard J Gudvangen
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience39 Years
Location400 22nd Ave., Brookings, South Dakota
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Richard J Gudvangen attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1952369142
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/04/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/29/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8022082171
  • Enrollment ID: I20210809000591

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Richard J Gudvangen such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1952369142NPI-NPPES
6201212MedicaidSD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 4633S (South Dakota)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Lifecare Medical CenterRoseau, MNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Lifecare Medical Center478958688430

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Richard J Gudvangen allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameLifecare Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1609861095
PECOS PAC ID: 4789586884
Enrollment ID: O20040121000061

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Richard J Gudvangen is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Richard J Gudvangen, MD
400 22nd Ave.,
Brookings, SD 57006-2497

Ph: (605) 697-9500
Dr Richard J Gudvangen, MD
400 22nd Ave.,
Brookings, SD 57006-2497

Ph: (605) 697-9500

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