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Dr. David M Beard , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery • Fargo, ND

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. David Beard, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery practicing in Fargo, ND. With approximately 34 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine in 1992, Dr. Beard delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1720 UNIVERSITY DR S.

Dr. Beard is affiliated with Sanford Medical Center Fargo and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit, release and/or relocation of hand nerve. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1720 University Dr S

Fargo, ND 581034940

Telephone 7012804101
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1992

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery in Fargo, ND

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
34 Yrs +10.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 23.2 Yrs
State Avg: 18.6 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
9 Specialists

Practicing in Fargo, ND (10 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
75.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Beard (34 Years) 34 Yrs
Fargo Specialty Average (23.2 Years) 23.2 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
16 14 $250.00 $62.37

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-04-22
Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207XS0106X

State License ND 9056

An orthopaedic surgeon trained in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.

Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207XS0106X

State License MN 45514

An orthopaedic surgeon trained in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
11875 (ND)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Palmetto Gba-Railroad Med
P00247089 (ND)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Sanford Medical Center Fargo

1220 Sheyenne St, West Fargo, ND 580782637

Phone: 7012344445

Sanford Medical Center Fargo

3035 Demers Ave, Grand Forks, ND 582014040

Phone: 7017467521

Secondary Practice Locations

3000 32nd Ave S

Fargo, ND 581036132

Phone: 7013648000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
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Physician Assistant

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Physician Assistant

Dr. Jason Erpelding , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery

NPI 1013131325

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Brandon Fisher , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1013400605

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Lisa Mastel , LPC

Counselor - Professional

NPI 1013934652

Licensed Professional Counselor

Marie Brekken , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1023035029

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events
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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 22, 2026

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #9056 in ND)

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Updated Practice Location October 11, 2021

Registered at 1720 UNIVERSITY DR S, FARGO, ND 581034940 (Tel: 7012804101)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 11, 2021

Registered at PO BOX 5074, SIOUX FALLS, SD 571175074

NPI Profile Active August 24, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 24, 2011

Registered at 3000 32ND AVE S, FARGO, ND 581036132 (Tel: 7013648000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 24, 2011

Registered at PO BOX 6001, FARGO, ND 581086001 (Tel: 7013643300)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 24, 2011

Recorded as DAVID BEARD, MD,

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 24, 2011

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #9056 in ND)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 20, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1053376079
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 20, 2006
Last Update: April 22, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 5074

Sioux Falls, SD 571175074

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