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DR. PAUL JOSEPH BUNKERS D.C.
NPI 1205817004
Chiropractor - Sports Physician in Sioux Falls, SD

Active since November 08, 2005
229 W 39TH ST STE 300, SIOUX FALLS, SD 57105(605) 335-7744(605) 373-0343 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 2, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Paul Joseph Bunkers D.c. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. PAUL JOSEPH BUNKERS D.C. (NPI 1205817004) is an individual sports physician in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, licensed in South Dakota (810) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. He is a graduate of Palmer College Chiropractic - Davenport (1993).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1205817004
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy111NS0005X
Provider Legal NameDR. PAUL JOSEPH BUNKERSCredential: D.C.
Location Address229 W 39TH ST STE 300Sioux Falls, SD 57105-5700
Mailing Address229 W 39th St Ste 300Sioux Falls, SD 57105-5700 · (605) 335-7744 · Fax (605) 373-0343
Phone(605) 335-7744
Fax(605) 373-0343
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSPalmer College Chiropractic - DavenportGraduated 1993
Enumeration DateNovember 8, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateMay 2, 2008
✔ NPI 1205817004 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyChiropractor · Sports PhysicianChiropractic Providers
Taxonomy Code111NS0005X
License✔ Licensed in SD · 810
Definition
A sports chiropractor is uniquely trained to provide care and treatment of injuries or illness resulting from sports and physical fitness activities. Doctors of Chiropractic with the Diplomate American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (DACBSP) or the Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP), sport specialty certifications from the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians, have advanced training in the assessment, management and rehabilitation of sports related injuries. Extremity care, rehabilitation and soft tissue procedures are common skills utilized by these doctors. The specialty training covers a broad spectrum from the pediatric athlete to professional and Olympic athletes, and everything in between, using a variety of techniques and modalities.
229 W 39TH ST STE 300, Sioux Falls, SD 57105
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPINU46401SD
Medicare PINS3582SD

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Sanford Health Plan, Wellmark of South Dakota, Inc..Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Paul Joseph Bunkers D.c. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID8022073519
PECOS Enrollment IDI20041123001141

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Paul Bunkers reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Alternative Back Care Clinic, PC
Same address
Sports Physician
229 W 39TH ST STE 300
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Dakota enrollment
NPI 1174713507 (605) 335-7744

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Chiropractic manipulative treatment, 3-4 spinal regions 98941
Chiropractic manipulative treatment for 3-4 spinal regions involves a trained professional applying controlled force to specific areas of your spine. This can help alleviate pain, improve physical function, and support your body's natural healing process.
546 services96 patients
Chiropractic manipulative treatment, 1-2 spinal regions 98940
Chiropractic manipulative treatment focuses on adjusting your spine to improve your body's physical function. In this service, a chiropractor applies controlled force to 1-2 spinal regions. This helps to restore mobility and alleviate discomfort in those areas.
153 services61 patients

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

ALTERNATIVE BACK CARE CLINIC, PC
Chiropractor (Sports Physician)
229 W 39TH ST STE 300
SIOUX FALLS, SD 57105
Minnehaha County (605) 335-7744

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Paul Bunkers's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paul Bunkers is 1205817004. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 8, 2005.

Where is Paul Bunkers located?

Paul Bunkers practices at 229 W 39th St Ste 300, Sioux Falls, SD 57105. The listed phone number is (605) 335-7744.

What is Paul Bunkers's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Chiropractor, specializing in Sports Physician, with taxonomy code 111NS0005X.

Is Paul Bunkers enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Paul Bunkers is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Paul Bunkers's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Paul Bunkers reassigns Medicare benefits to Alternative Back Care Clinic, PC (Sioux Falls, SD). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Paul Bunkers's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Paul Bunkers accept?

Health plans from Sanford Health Plan and Wellmark of South Dakota, Inc. list Paul Bunkers as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Paul Bunkers was last updated on May 2, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.