Paul J Lappinga, MD - Medicare Pathology in Bemidji, MN

Paul J Lappinga, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology" physician in Bemidji, Minnesota. He went to University Of North Dakota School Of Medicine and graduated in 2003 and has 21 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pathology. He is a member of the group practice Sanford Health Of Northern Minnesota and his current practice location is 1300 Anne St Nw, Bemidji, Minnesota. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (218) 333-4813.

Paul J Lappinga is licensed to practice in North Dakota (license number 11478) 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 1508870544.

Contact Information

Paul J Lappinga, MD
1300 Anne St Nw,
Bemidji, MN 56601-5103
(218) 333-4813
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Physician's Profile

Full NamePaul J Lappinga
GenderMale
SpecialityPathology
Experience21 Years
Location1300 Anne 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:
  • Paul J Lappinga attended and graduated from University Of North Dakota School Of Medicine in 2003
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1508870544
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/27/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/22/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2567465529
  • Enrollment ID: I20060811000027

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Paul J Lappinga such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1508870544NPI-NPPES
15192MedicaidND
602688000MedicaidMN
ENROLLEDMedicaidIA
ENROLLEDMedicaidMN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207ZC0500XPathology - Cytopathology 48675 (Minnesota)Secondary
207ZP0101XPathology - Anatomic Pathology 48675 (Minnesota)Secondary
207ZP0102XPathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology 11478 (North Dakota)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Sanford Bemidji Medical CenterBemidji, MNHospital
Rainy Lake Medical CenterInternational falls, MNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Sanford Health Of Northern Minnesota5597725168284

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. Paul J Lappinga allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSanford Health Of Northern Minnesota
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1770849697
PECOS PAC ID: 5597725168
Enrollment ID: O20041025000442

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. Paul J Lappinga 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
Paul J Lappinga, MD
1300 Anne St Nw,
Bemidji, MN 56601-5103

Ph: (218) 333-4813
Paul J Lappinga, MD
1300 Anne St Nw,
Bemidji, MN 56601-5103

Ph: (218) 333-4813

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