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Dr. Paul J Lappinga , MD

Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology • Bemidji, MN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Paul Lappinga, MD is a certified Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology practicing in Bemidji, MN. With approximately 23 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of North Dakota School Of Medicine in 2003, Dr. Lappinga delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1300 ANNE ST NW.

Dr. Lappinga is affiliated with Sanford Health Of Northern Minnesota and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity, special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1300 Anne St Nw

Bemidji, MN 566015103

Telephone 2183334813
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of North Dakota School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2003

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in Bemidji, MN

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
23 Yrs Matches City Avg
City Avg: 23.0 Yrs
State Avg: 23.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
2 Specialists

Practicing in Bemidji, MN (384 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
74.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Lappinga (23 Years) 23 Yrs
Bemidji Specialty Average (23.0 Years) 23.0 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
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity
957 519 $110.00 $35.52
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue
105 36 $83.00 $26.51
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure
104 91 $117.00 $33.21
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity
94 58 $333.00 $77.83
88108 Cell examination of specimen, concentration technique
83 64 $88.00 $21.14
88360 Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor
69 22 $187.00 $39.55
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity
55 50 $60.00 $10.69
88300 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, limited examination
33 28 $18.00 $4.05
88173 Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report
19 16 $217.00 $66.47
G0416 Surgical pathology, gross and microscopic examinations, for prostate needle biopsy, any method
17 16 $679.76 $168.85

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-06-22
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207ZP0102X

State License ND 11478

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

Pathology - Cytopathology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207ZC0500X

State License MN 48675

A cytopathologist is an anatomic pathologist trained in the diagnosis of human disease by means of the study of cells obtained from body secretions and fluids, by scraping, washing, or sponging the surface of a lesion, or by the aspiration of a tumor mass or body organ with a fine needle. A major aspect of a cytopathologist's practice is the interpretation of Papanicolaou-stained smears of cells from the female reproductive systems, the "Pap" test. However, the cytopathologist's expertise is applied to the diagnosis of cells from all systems and areas of the body. He/she is a consultant to all medical specialists.

Pathology - Anatomic Pathology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207ZP0101X

State License MN 48675

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
15192 (ND)
Medicaid State Provider ID
602688000 (MN)
Medicaid State Provider ID
ENROLLED (IA)
Medicaid State Provider ID
ENROLLED (MN)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Sanford Health Of Northern Minnesota

1233 34th St Nw, Bemidji, MN 566015112

Phone: 2183335522

Sanford Health Of Northern Minnesota

1300 Anne St Nw, Bemidji, MN 566015103

Phone: 2183335000

Sanford Health Of Northern Minnesota

1611 Anne St Nw, Bemidji, MN 566015114

Phone: 2183335000

Secondary Practice Locations

801 Broadway N

Fargo, ND 581023641

Phone: 7012342401

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
Cole Hartje , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1013743921

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Donna Shorter , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1013938232

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Natalee Schultz , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1023400355

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Dr. Matthew Hallanger , DO

Emergency Medicine

NPI 1023451689

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Dr. Johnna Nynas , MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology

NPI 1033538822

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Michael Erickson , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1033540844

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location June 22, 2021

Registered at 1300 ANNE ST NW, BEMIDJI, MN 566015103 (Tel: 2183334813)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 22, 2021

Registered at 1300 ANNE ST NW, BEMIDJI, MN 566015103 (Tel: 2183334813)

NPI Profile Active November 23, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location November 23, 2011

Registered at 801 BROADWAY N, FARGO, ND 581023641 (Tel: 7012342401)

📍
Updated Business Mailing Address November 23, 2011

Registered at 801 BROADWAY N, FARGO, ND 581023641 (Tel: 7012342401)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 23, 2011

Recorded as PAUL LAPPINGA, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 23, 2011

Pathology (License #48675 in MN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 27, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1508870544
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 27, 2006
Last Update: June 22, 2021
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1300 Anne St Nw

Bemidji, MN 566015103

Phone: 2183334813

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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