Verlyn Jon Nykamp, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Sioux Falls, SD

Verlyn Jon Nykamp, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He went to University Of Minnesota Medical School and graduated in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Scl Health Medical Group - Grand Junction Llc and his current practice location is 1301 W 18th St, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (605) 312-2100.

Verlyn Jon Nykamp is licensed to practice in South Dakota (license number 4600) 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 1629075031.

Contact Information

Verlyn Jon Nykamp, MD
1301 W 18th St,
Sioux Falls, SD 57105-0401
(605) 312-2100
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Physician's Profile

Full NameVerlyn Jon Nykamp
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience34 Years
Location1301 W 18th St, Sioux Falls, 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:
  • Verlyn Jon Nykamp attended and graduated from University Of Minnesota Medical School in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1629075031
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/30/2005
  • Last Update Date: 09/05/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5698816528
  • Enrollment ID: I20231020002608

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Verlyn Jon Nykamp such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1629075031NPI-NPPES
7301682MedicaidSD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 4600 (South Dakota)Secondary
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 4600 (South Dakota)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
St Marys Medical CenterGrand junction, COHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Scl Health Medical Group - Grand Junction Llc3779707856209

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. Verlyn Jon Nykamp allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameScl Health Medical Group - Grand Junction Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1356765556
PECOS PAC ID: 3779707856
Enrollment ID: O20140611000363

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. Verlyn Jon Nykamp 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
Verlyn Jon Nykamp, MD
Po Box 5074,
Sioux Falls, SD 57117-5074

Ph: (605) 328-6585
Verlyn Jon Nykamp, MD
1301 W 18th St,
Sioux Falls, SD 57105-0401

Ph: (605) 312-2100

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