Active NPI 1831141175 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Howard Thomas Berglund , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Fargo, ND

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Howard Berglund, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Fargo, ND. With approximately 38 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of North Dakota School Of Medicine in 1988, Dr. Berglund delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1720 UNIVERSITY DR S.

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

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, established patient outpatient office visit, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint. 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 7012804140

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Scci Hospitals Of America Inc. Facility NPI 1609852136

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of North Dakota School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1988

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Fargo, ND

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

38 Yrs +16.8 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 21.2 Yrs

State Avg: 24.6 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

30 Specialists

Practicing in Fargo, ND (77 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

13.3% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

71.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Berglund (38 Years) 38 Yrs

Fargo Specialty Average (21.2 Years) 21.2 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
J1010 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg	680	13	$0.50	$0.13
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	197	182	$255.68	$62.79
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	186	134	$238.39	$46.35
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	134	124	$161.51	$33.58
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	96	95	$362.00	$92.68
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	75	75	$4382.40	$1259.06
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	50	49	$4687.00	$1355.09
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	50	47	$4007.00	$1182.56
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	39	39	$316.56	$77.60
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	30	28	$244.43	$84.52
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	24	24	$469.63	$126.59
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	20	19	$265.85	$73.74
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	19	19	$148.95	$50.19
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$316.15	$107.51
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	12	12	$156.67	$51.88

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	201	145	$227.61	$46.98
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	199	179	$246.02	$64.43
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	134	112	$152.76	$34.58
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	84	82	$347.64	$95.30
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	67	66	$4491.94	$1315.15
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	58	58	$303.38	$80.16
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	58	55	$4007.00	$1233.56
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	41	40	$4687.00	$1373.53
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	31	29	$234.52	$85.93
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	31	29	$207.10	$63.85
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	27	22	$11.48	$7.32
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	25	25	$450.12	$129.69
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	18	17	$154.06	$55.99
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	15	15	$629.00	$163.21
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$348.71	$126.15
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	14	14	$153.50	$51.93
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	12	12	$3139.33	$1034.85
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	11	11	$426.82	$150.09

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	269	235	$237.88	$65.68
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	194	149	$220.39	$47.54
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	126	113	$146.14	$35.39
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	99	95	$336.70	$96.91
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	74	72	$4441.62	$1317.29
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	58	58	$294.69	$81.26
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	51	30	$11.00	$6.27
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	44	33	$222.39	$70.33
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	43	42	$4007.00	$1241.50
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	38	38	$4687.00	$1400.36
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	34	31	$208.47	$78.26
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	24	24	$443.83	$132.47
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	23	23	$128.13	$51.51
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	19	19	$285.11	$105.57
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	16	16	$629.00	$165.47
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	14	14	$152.00	$52.90
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	12	12	$3126.00	$1041.23
29822 Removal of shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	11	11	$1682.00	$533.97
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$316.91	$117.75

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	187	149	$121.32	$56.67
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	147	133	$114.64	$70.86
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	130	118	$201.02	$65.75
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	119	100	$218.13	$48.53
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	77	73	$67.92	$41.78
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	76	74	$149.47	$100.28
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	73	67	$121.45	$35.63
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	67	48	$11.00	$5.69
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	60	58	$4576.60	$1347.26
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	58	56	$292.53	$98.62
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	56	55	$4007.00	$1243.07
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	43	43	$4687.00	$1399.51
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	38	38	$289.21	$82.18
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	31	31	$164.45	$90.91
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	23	23	$284.91	$144.18
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	20	18	$149.60	$52.87
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	17	16	$629.00	$168.19
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	14	14	$3043.71	$1051.22

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	278	189	$92.02	$53.92
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	208	190	$85.61	$55.92
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	174	154	$42.33	$28.71
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	126	126	$114.93	$79.71
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	50	50	$101.64	$81.05
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	47	33	$11.00	$5.76
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	46	44	$4024.42	$1353.36
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	44	44	$4687.00	$1431.41
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	37	37	$4609.12	$1466.77
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	34	34	$110.65	$59.03
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	24	23	$2935.71	$1045.28
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	17	17	$629.00	$167.35

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	281	206	$100.96	$56.35
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	277	238	$81.15	$54.31
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	205	164	$40.56	$27.77
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	96	96	$104.56	$77.44
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	72	72	$4493.53	$1427.98
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	62	41	$10.55	$6.29
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	51	50	$4007.00	$1323.55
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	35	35	$88.29	$54.77
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	33	33	$4687.00	$1439.17
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	26	25	$132.54	$82.22
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	21	20	$2762.24	$1035.37
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	13	13	$629.00	$172.88
99201 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 10 minutes	13	13	$107.69	$44.15
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	12	12	$142.75	$53.16

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	274	185	$95.42	$53.57
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	213	186	$75.99	$52.94
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	173	142	$45.92	$28.52
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	104	104	$109.78	$78.46
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	67	38	$10.00	$6.65
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	52	52	$4553.91	$1414.16
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	41	40	$4007.00	$1303.88
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	40	40	$103.05	$79.39
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	32	32	$4687.00	$1383.99
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	25	25	$93.88	$56.38
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	14	14	$2680.00	$1034.75
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	12	12	$629.00	$170.66

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	289	226	$46.11	$28.90
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	283	206	$90.43	$51.83
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	210	197	$76.20	$52.77
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	64	35	$10.00	$5.80
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	44	44	$94.95	$75.67
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	37	37	$4424.76	$1405.06
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	33	32	$4007.00	$1316.68
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	25	25	$4687.00	$1391.71
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	17	17	$86.94	$54.89

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-07-23

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License ND 7019

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207XX0005X

State License ND 7019

An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.

Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207XX0005X

State License MN 37859

Orthopaedic Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License MN 37859

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

18053 (ND)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Sanford Medical Center Fargo

904 5th Ave Ne, Jamestown, ND 584013437

Phone: 7012534000

Sanford Medical Center Fargo

1220 Sheyenne St, West Fargo, ND 580782637

Phone: 7012344445

Sanford Medical Center Fargo

1720 University Dr S, Fargo, ND 581034940

Phone: 7012342000

Sanford Medical Center Fargo

5225 23rd Ave S, Fargo, ND 581047927

Phone: 7014172575

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

23 Associated Practitioners

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Physician Assistant

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Physician Assistant

Dr. Anthony Brown , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

James Crabill , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1194778068

Physician Assistant

Dr. Swati Swami , MD

Anesthesiology

NPI 1215984950

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Michelle Bianco , MD

Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology

NPI 1225084460

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Connie Magura , MD

Family Medicine

NPI 1235156845

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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 July 23, 2021

Registered at 1720 UNIVERSITY DR S, FARGO, ND 581034940 (Tel: 7012804140)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 23, 2021

Registered at PO BOX 5074, SIOUX FALLS, SD 571175074

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NPI Profile Active February 11, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍

Updated Practice Location February 11, 2014

Registered at 2301 25TH ST S, SUITE A, FARGO, ND 581036104 (Tel: 7012379712)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 11, 2014

Registered at 2301 25TH ST S, SUITE A, FARGO, ND 581036104 (Tel: 7012379712)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 11, 2014

Recorded as HOWARD BERGLUND, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 11, 2014

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #7019 in ND)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 16, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1831141175

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: May 16, 2006

Last Update: July 23, 2021

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 5074

Sioux Falls, SD 571175074

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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