Dr Shifteh Vahidi, MD - Medicare Pathology in Grand Forks, ND

Dr Shifteh Vahidi, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology" physician in Grand Forks, North Dakota. She graduated from medical school in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pathology. She is a member of the group practice Altru Health System and her current practice location is 1200 S Columbia Rd, Grand Forks, North Dakota. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (701) 780-5000.

Dr Shifteh Vahidi is licensed to practice in North Dakota (license number PT15179) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1083973762.

Contact Information

Dr Shifteh Vahidi, MD
1200 S Columbia Rd,
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 780-5000
(701) 780-4477

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Shifteh Vahidi
GenderFemale
SpecialityPathology
Experience32 Years
Location1200 S Columbia Rd, Grand Forks, North Dakota
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Shifteh Vahidi graduated from medical school in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1083973762
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/15/2012
  • Last Update Date: 06/28/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1254635568
  • Enrollment ID: I20180822003444

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Shifteh Vahidi such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1083973762NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207ZP0102XPathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology PT15179 (North Dakota)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Altru HospitalGrand forks, NDHospital
Unity Medical CenterGrafton, NDHospital
North Valley Health CenterWarren, MNHospital
Lifecare Medical CenterRoseau, MNHospital
University Of Minnesota Medical Center, FairviewMinneapolis, MNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Altru Health System1355251604520

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 Shifteh Vahidi allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameAltru Health System
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1043309552
PECOS PAC ID: 1355251604
Enrollment ID: O20031111000714

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 Shifteh Vahidi 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 Shifteh Vahidi, MD
2401 Demers Ave,
Grand Forks, ND 58201

Ph: (701) 780-1891
Dr Shifteh Vahidi, MD
1200 S Columbia Rd,
Grand Forks, ND 58201

Ph: (701) 780-5000

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Pathology Doctors in Grand Forks, ND

Mary Ann Sens, MD
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1301 N Columbia Rd, Grand Forks, ND 58202
Phone: 701-777-2561    
Heidi Ann Jess, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1200 S Columbia Rd- Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND 58201
Phone: 701-780-1561    Fax: 530-891-0134
Leslie A Torgerson, MD
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1200 S Columbia Rd, Grand Forks, ND 58201
Phone: 701-780-5000    
Dr. Mark Alan Koponen, M.D.
Pathology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 501 N Columbia Rd Stop 9037, Department Of Pathology, Grand Forks, ND 58203
Phone: 701-777-6172    Fax: 701-777-3108
Kevin Tyler, DO
Pathology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1200 S. Columbia Rd, Grand Forks, ND 58201
Phone: 701-780-6000    
Laura A Raymond, MD
Pathology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1200 S Columbia Rd, Grand Forks, ND 58201
Phone: 701-780-5000    

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