Dr Steve Flinkenstein, DO - Medicare Rheumatology in Bemidji, MN

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Dr Steve Flinkenstein, DO is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Rheumatology" physician in Bemidji, Minnesota. He graduated from medical school in 2000 and has 26 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Rheumatology. He is a member of the group practice Sanford Health Of Northern Minnesota and his current practice location is 1233 34th St Nw, Bemidji, Minnesota. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (218) 333-5000.

Dr Steve Flinkenstein is licensed to practice in Florida (license number OS18600) 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 1821209255.

Contact Information

Dr Steve Flinkenstein, DO
1233 34th St Nw,
Bemidji, MN 56601-5112
(218) 333-5000
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Steve Flinkenstein
GenderMale
SpecialityRheumatology
Experience26 Years
Location1233 34th St Nw, Bemidji, Minnesota
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 Steve Flinkenstein graduated from medical school in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1821209255
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/25/2007
  • Last Update Date: 05/15/2026
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3779678461
  • Enrollment ID: I20131025000624

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Steve Flinkenstein such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1821209255NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RR0500XInternal Medicine - Rheumatology 57210 (Minnesota)Secondary
207RR0500XInternal Medicine - Rheumatology OS18600 (Florida)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Hendricks Regional HealthDanville, INHospital
Essentia Health St Joseph's Medical CenterBrainerd, MNHospital
Sanford Bemidji Medical CenterBemidji, MNHospital
Putnam County HospitalGreencastle, INHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Sanford Health Of Northern Minnesota5597725168349

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 Steve Flinkenstein allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameHealtheast Medical Research Institute
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1639125503
PECOS PAC ID: 3971407636
Enrollment ID: O20031124000507
Entity NameFairview Express Care
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1053952606
PECOS PAC ID: 3375645179
Enrollment ID: O20081028000548

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 Steve Flinkenstein 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 Steve Flinkenstein, DO
Po Box 5074,
Sioux Falls, SD 57117-5074

Ph: Not Available		Dr Steve Flinkenstein, DO
1233 34th St Nw,
Bemidji, MN 56601-5112

Ph: (218) 333-5000

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