Active NPI 1073569737 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. John L Pennings , MD

Surgery • Post Falls, ID

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. John Pennings, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Post Falls, ID. With approximately 38 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Minnesota Medical School in 1988, Dr. Pennings delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 750 N SYRINGA ST.

Dr. Pennings maintains professional affiliations with Kootenai Health Inc, North Idaho Day Surgery Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, fusion of spine bones with removal of disc at lower spinal column, anterior approach, new patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

750 N Syringa St
Ste 205

Post Falls, ID 838545275

Telephone 2082620945

Fax 2084150150

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Minimally Invasive Surgery Northwest, Inc Facility NPI 1992758403

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Minnesota Medical School

Graduation Year

1988

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Post Falls, ID

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

38 Yrs +13.7 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 24.3 Yrs

State Avg: 20.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

4 Specialists

Practicing in Post Falls, ID (187 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

75.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Pennings (38 Years) 38 Yrs

Post Falls Specialty Average (24.3 Years) 24.3 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	71	50	$117.00	$60.45
22558 Fusion of spine bones with removal of disc at lower spinal column, anterior approach	55	55	$4553.00	$591.40
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	51	51	$95.00	$43.32
46600 Diagnostic examination of the anus using an endoscope	50	39	$210.00	$37.01
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	50	50	$378.00	$35.27
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	40	37	$160.00	$89.20
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's	34	33	$46.00	$15.20
15734 Creation of muscle graft to trunk	34	33	$3096.00	$1305.42
46221 Removal of external hemorrhoids by rubber banding	34	26	$790.32	$171.05
22585 Fusion of spine bones through front of body with partial removal of disc, each additional disc	30	22	$261.00	$174.49
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	28	28	$314.00	$121.59
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	21	21	$167.33	$74.83
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	20	20	$1035.00	$220.85
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	13	13	$1172.00	$115.66
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk	12	11	$773.00	$156.29

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	73	56	$115.67	$61.37
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	67	48	$393.31	$35.85
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	57	43	$161.65	$89.29
22558 Fusion of spine bones with removal of disc at lower spinal column, anterior approach	48	48	$4596.39	$650.66
46600 Diagnostic examination of the anus using an endoscope	47	40	$204.94	$37.11
46221 Removal of external hemorrhoids by rubber banding	33	27	$766.52	$167.15
22585 Fusion of spine bones through front of body with partial removal of disc, each additional disc	33	26	$273.24	$177.42
15734 Creation of muscle graft to trunk	30	29	$3076.60	$1249.35
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	28	28	$158.80	$76.27
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk	25	25	$762.64	$156.03
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	25	25	$1015.00	$222.98
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	21	21	$314.00	$123.17
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	18	18	$652.50	$91.49
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	18	18	$94.74	$44.43
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	13	12	$583.31	$85.16
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	12	11	$1162.50	$146.03

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	77	59	$116.21	$62.62
46221 Removal of external hemorrhoids by rubber banding	55	39	$725.87	$173.07
46600 Diagnostic examination of the anus using an endoscope	52	47	$199.48	$37.03
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	46	26	$650.72	$38.63
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	44	40	$155.09	$92.37
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	36	36	$981.08	$228.49
22558 Fusion of spine bones with removal of disc at lower spinal column, anterior approach	32	32	$4120.05	$620.04
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	31	31	$302.26	$126.25
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	29	29	$152.98	$77.44
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk	29	29	$736.00	$169.44
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	28	27	$549.54	$88.71
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	28	26	$1113.11	$130.05
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	27	26	$76.65	$33.83
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	25	25	$731.80	$156.15
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	23	22	$630.39	$98.01
22585 Fusion of spine bones through front of body with partial removal of disc, each additional disc	22	15	$826.86	$173.99
15734 Creation of muscle graft to trunk	20	20	$2920.00	$1306.31
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	16	13	$75.44	$36.34
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	15	15	$3307.00	$433.88
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	14	13	$140.93	$67.43
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	14	14	$108.30	$42.56
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	13	13	$736.00	$163.31
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	12	12	$412.25	$187.99

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	61	40	$462.85	$35.39
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	61	54	$152.25	$94.86
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	59	50	$111.30	$64.14
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	59	59	$300.34	$128.13
46221 Removal of external hemorrhoids by rubber banding	55	42	$696.75	$171.60
22558 Fusion of spine bones with removal of disc at lower spinal column, anterior approach	50	50	$2965.15	$659.34
46600 Diagnostic examination of the anus using an endoscope	47	41	$187.00	$37.30
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	44	44	$938.00	$236.83
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	43	40	$603.00	$93.90
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	32	32	$534.00	$89.95
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	31	31	$76.65	$34.32
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk	31	30	$701.00	$163.19
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	27	27	$701.00	$143.42
15734 Creation of muscle graft to trunk	26	24	$2807.65	$1279.96
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	23	23	$1062.00	$120.30
22585 Fusion of spine bones through front of body with partial removal of disc, each additional disc	20	17	$667.55	$152.51
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	19	19	$263.79	$128.72
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	18	$167.30	$76.18
49999 Abdominal procedure	17	17	$2595.59	$151.15
91035 Monitoring and recording of esophageal function through a capsule attached to the esophagus wall	16	16	$278.00	$78.54
43249 Balloon dilation of esophagus using an endoscope	16	14	$613.00	$132.67
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	15	14	$701.00	$168.77
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	12	12	$349.00	$189.99
91040 Study of esophageal sensation by balloon distension	11	11	$752.00	$43.20
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	11	11	$90.30	$46.69

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	93	79	$154.32	$74.44
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	83	71	$120.45	$48.43
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	77	44	$462.22	$38.65
22558 Fusion of spine bones with removal of disc at lower spinal column, anterior approach	52	52	$2952.91	$826.37
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	45	45	$294.37	$124.52
46221 Removal of external hemorrhoids by rubber banding	42	33	$673.00	$172.42
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	41	40	$601.68	$108.94
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	36	36	$158.07	$71.48
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	32	31	$532.88	$100.31
46600 Diagnostic examination of the anus using an endoscope	32	27	$185.88	$38.63
22585 Fusion of spine bones through front of body with partial removal of disc, each additional disc	31	23	$667.13	$192.08
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	30	30	$936.70	$243.64
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk	29	29	$700.17	$170.98
91035 Monitoring and recording of esophageal function through a capsule attached to the esophagus wall	26	26	$276.38	$79.71
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	22	22	$700.05	$176.55
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	15	15	$1061.80	$135.83
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	14	14	$700.57	$173.95
91040 Study of esophageal sensation by balloon distension	13	13	$751.54	$49.98
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	12	11	$76.65	$24.87
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	12	12	$263.00	$132.79
43644 Bypass operation of stomach using an endoscope	11	11	$5801.36	$1642.17
43281 Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach using an endoscope	11	11	$3402.18	$1266.97

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	138	113	$150.22	$74.71
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	77	65	$109.12	$48.64
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	62	60	$600.00	$90.38
91035 Monitoring and recording of esophageal function through a capsule attached to the esophagus wall	61	60	$275.00	$80.27
46221 Removal of external hemorrhoids by rubber banding	60	43	$591.17	$174.12
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	54	54	$150.48	$72.06
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	52	52	$531.00	$100.36
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk	46	46	$698.00	$173.91
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	39	25	$460.00	$38.30
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	38	38	$935.00	$240.03
43249 Balloon dilation of esophagus using an endoscope	33	29	$610.00	$135.80
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	32	32	$291.50	$122.46
22558 Fusion of spine bones with removal of disc at lower spinal column, anterior approach	30	30	$2950.89	$890.44
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	24	24	$698.00	$170.53
46600 Diagnostic examination of the anus using an endoscope	22	20	$188.09	$38.57
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	21	21	$1059.00	$144.69
22585 Fusion of spine bones through front of body with partial removal of disc, each additional disc	20	16	$665.00	$190.33
43281 Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach using an endoscope	15	15	$3400.00	$1346.58
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	14	14	$698.00	$165.81
91040 Study of esophageal sensation by balloon distension	12	12	$750.00	$48.66

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	179	134	$106.26	$69.74
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	87	84	$600.00	$95.31
91035 Monitoring and recording of esophageal function through a capsule attached to the esophagus wall	77	76	$275.00	$75.02
46221 Removal of external hemorrhoids by rubber banding	71	49	$582.00	$164.97
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	65	65	$162.87	$114.49
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	54	48	$75.00	$45.64
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	53	53	$115.00	$67.87
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	48	46	$531.00	$98.29
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	44	44	$698.00	$163.87
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk	43	43	$698.00	$163.64
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	33	32	$935.00	$209.69
46600 Diagnostic examination of the anus using an endoscope	32	32	$184.00	$36.38
91122 Study of rectum sensitivity and function	25	21	$321.00	$78.63
43249 Balloon dilation of esophagus using an endoscope	23	20	$610.00	$120.06
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	22	22	$1059.00	$147.14
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	15	15	$698.00	$150.40
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	14	14	$146.68	$98.58
22558 Fusion of spine bones with removal of disc at lower spinal column, anterior approach	14	14	$2950.89	$787.17
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	12	12	$263.17	$122.43
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	11	11	$3309.09	$371.73

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	122	96	$102.01	$70.16
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	72	69	$600.00	$90.12
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	67	58	$76.22	$45.32
91035 Monitoring and recording of esophageal function through a capsule attached to the esophagus wall	57	56	$275.00	$75.05
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	47	46	$698.00	$158.01
46221 Removal of external hemorrhoids by rubber banding	44	27	$597.02	$165.15
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	39	39	$116.86	$67.71
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	33	33	$1059.00	$161.57
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	31	31	$531.00	$93.40
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	29	27	$147.10	$99.02
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk	28	28	$698.00	$164.70
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	28	28	$698.00	$155.18
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	24	24	$189.05	$111.41
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	21	21	$267.24	$121.83
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	18	18	$935.00	$230.48
43281 Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach using an endoscope	15	15	$3400.00	$1299.63
46600 Diagnostic examination of the anus using an endoscope	14	12	$184.00	$36.01
43249 Balloon dilation of esophagus using an endoscope	13	13	$610.00	$130.58

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-04-14

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License ID M-6485

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Railroad Medicare

020050503 (ID)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Kootenai Health Inc

1055 Riverside Ave, Orofino, ID 835449029

Phone: 2084765777

Kootenai Health Inc

2003 Kootenai Health Way, Coeur D Alene, ID 838146051

Kootenai Health Inc

2003 Kootenai Health Way, Coeur D Alene, ID 838146051

North Idaho Day Surgery Llc

750 N Syringa St, Post Falls, ID 838545275

Phone: 2082620945

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

12 Associated Practitioners

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Dietitian, Registered

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Master of Science, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, CNSC, Licensed Dietitian

Brian Kazmierski , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1346293313

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Michael James , MD

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Derek Dirks , MD

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Jennifer Ramsrud , MS, RDN, CDCES

Dietitian, Registered

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Master of Science, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

11 Historical Events

✅

NPI Profile Active February 20, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 20, 2017

Registered at 750 N SYRINGA ST, STE 205, POST FALLS, ID 838545275 (Tel: 2082620945)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 20, 2017

Registered at 750 N SYRINGA ST, STE 205, POST FALLS, ID 838545275 (Tel: 2082620945)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 20, 2017

Recorded as JOHN PENNINGS, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 20, 2017

Surgery (License #M-6485 in ID)

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NPI Profile Active November 01, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍

Updated Practice Location November 01, 2007

Registered at 750 N SYRINGA ST, SUTIE 205, POST FALLS, ID 838545275 (Tel: 2084150151)

📍

Updated Business Mailing Address November 01, 2007

Registered at 750 N SYRINGA ST, SUTIE 205, POST FALLS, ID 838545275

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 01, 2007

Recorded as JOHN PENNINGS, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 01, 2007

Surgery (License #M6485 in ID)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 25, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1073569737

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: May 25, 2006

Last Update: April 14, 2025

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

750 N Syringa St, Ste 205

Post Falls, ID 838545275

Phone: 2082620945

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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