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MARGARET L DOW MD
NPI 1275601122
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Rochester, MN

Active since November 30, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1650 4TH ST SE, ROCHESTER, MN 55904(507) 529-6600 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 22, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 1, 2026, Sep 4, 2026, Jun 4, 2024 and 5 more (8 updates tracked since 2018).

About Margaret L Dow Md NPPES

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

MARGARET L DOW MD (NPI 1275601122) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in Rochester, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (56307) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Olmsted Medical Center, and maintains 6 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275601122
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207V00000X
Provider Legal NameMARGARET L DOWCredential: MD
Location Address1650 4TH ST SERochester, MN 55904-4717
Mailing AddressPo Box 860912Minneapolis, MN 55486-0912 · (507) 284-2511
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Nevada School Of MedicineGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateNovember 30, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 22, 20268 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 22, 2026
✔ NPI 1275601122 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207V00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in MN · 56307✔ Licensed in AR · E-21202✔ Licensed in FL · 184389✔ Licensed in ME · EC-05-089✔ Licensed in IL · 036182151
Definition
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
Also ListedPreventive Medicine · Obesity MedicineTaxonomy 2083B0002X · License 56307 (MN)
1650 4TH ST SE, Rochester, MN 55904

Secondary Practice Locations 6

Location 19601 Baptist Health DrLittle Rock, AR 72205-6316 · Phone (501) 202-2000
Location 23100 E Fletcher AveTampa, FL 33613-4613 · Phone (813) 971-6000
Location 31025 Marsh StMankato, MN 56001-4752 · Phone (507) 625-4031
Location 41500 SW 1st AveOcala, FL 34471-6504 · Phone (352) 351-7200
Location 5701 Hewitt BlvdRed Wing, MN 55066-2848 · Phone (651) 267-5000
Location 61000 1st Dr NWAustin, MN 55912-2941 · Phone (507) 433-7351

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Margaret L Dow Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID2163584558
PECOS Enrollment IDI20130423000171
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Margaret Dow reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

General Acute Care Hospital
1650 4TH ST SE
Rochester, MN 55904
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 379 clinicians in this Medicare group
Multi-Specialty
701 HEWITT BLVD
Red Wing, MN 55066
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 1,571 clinicians in this Medicare group
Multi-Specialty
501 STATE ST N
Waseca, MN 56093
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 1,572 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Olmsted Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Rochester, MN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number240006
Location1650 Fourth Street SoutheastRochester, MN 55904 · Olmsted County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 55904 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$127.61 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $168.28
Typical copayment $31.90 (range $14.00 – $42.07)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$69.74 typical visit price
range $18.32 – $138.04
Typical copayment $17.43 (range $4.58 – $34.51)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

Emergency Medicine
1650 4TH ST SE
ROCHESTER, MN 55904
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1650 4TH ST SE
ROCHESTER, MN 55904
Physician Assistant (Medical)
1650 4TH ST SE
ROCHESTER, MN 55904
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1650 4TH ST SE
ROCHESTER, MN 55904
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1650 4TH ST SE
ROCHESTER, MN 55904
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1650 4TH ST SE
ROCHESTER, MN 55904
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1650 4TH ST SE
ROCHESTER, MN 55904
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
1650 4TH ST SE
ROCHESTER, MN 55904

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 Margaret Dow's NPI number?

The NPI number for Margaret Dow is 1275601122. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 30, 2006.

Where is Margaret Dow located?

Margaret Dow practices at 1650 4th St SE, Rochester, MN 55904. The listed phone number is (507) 529-6600.

What is Margaret Dow's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Is Margaret Dow enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Margaret Dow is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Margaret Dow's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Margaret Dow reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Olmsted Medical Center (Rochester, MN), Mayo Clinic Health System-Southeast Minnesota Region (Red Wing, MN) and Mayo Clinic Health System-Southwest Minnesota Region (Waseca, MN). Each 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 Margaret Dow's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Margaret Dow accept?

Health plans from Sanford Health Plan and Security Health Plan list Margaret Dow 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.

Is Margaret Dow affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Margaret Dow is affiliated with Olmsted Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Margaret Dow was last updated on October 22, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 days 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.