ALTRU HEALTH SYSTEM
NPI 1285074328
Clinic/Center - Rural Health in Thief River Falls, MN

Active since July 03, 2013
1845 HIGHWAY 59 S STE 800, THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN 56701(218) 681-7280 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 18, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 18, 2025, Dec 19, 2022, Aug 31, 2022 and 6 more (9 updates tracked since 2019).

About Altru Health System NPPES

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

ALTRU HEALTH SYSTEM (NPI 1285074328), doing business as Altru Clinic - Thief River Falls, is a healthcare organization registered as a rural health in Thief River Falls, Minnesota and active in the NPI registry since July 2013. The organization lists Derek Goebel, Chief Financial Officer, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285074328
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy261QR1300X
Legal Business NameALTRU HEALTH SYSTEM
Location Address1845 HIGHWAY 59 S STE 800Thief River Falls, MN 56701-4318
Mailing AddressPo Box 860939Minneapolis, MN 55486-0939 · (701) 780-5000
Organization SubpartYes
Authorized OfficialDerek GoebelChief Financial Officer · (701) 780-1470
Enumeration DateJuly 3, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 18, 20259 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 18, 2025
✔ NPI 1285074328 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyClinic/Center · Rural HealthAmbulatory Health Care Facilities
Taxonomy Code261QR1300X
Also ListedClinic/CenterTaxonomy 261Q00000X
1845 HIGHWAY 59 S STE 800, Thief River Falls, MN 56701

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsAltru Clinic - Thief River Falls

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Altru Health System is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

193

Medicare enrollment records show 193 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Altru Health System, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 38

Nurse Practitioner57
Family Practice25
Diagnostic Radiology24
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)13
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)5
Anesthesiology4
General Surgery4
Obstetrics/Gynecology4
30 other specialties57

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 193
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1902678428
1845 US HIGHWAY 59 SE STE 800
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-7280
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1548835325
1845 HIGHWAY 59 S STE 800
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-7280
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Family Practice
NPI 1033216817
400 S MINNESOTA ST
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-9100
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare32 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1770679037
400 S MINNESOTA STREET
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-9100
✔ PECOS32 mi
Qualified Speech Language Pathologist
NPI 1083760706
501 N COLUMBIA RD STOP 7132
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 777-3745
✔ Accepts Medicare44 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1851562375
725 HAMLINE ST - ALTRU FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENCY
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 780-6800
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare45 mi
Registered Dietitian or Nutrition Professional
NPI 1407075708
725 HAMLINE ST - ALTRU FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENCY
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 780-6400
45 mi
Infectious Disease
NPI 1821261256
725 HAMLINE ST - ALTRU FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENCY
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 780-6800
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare45 mi
Urology
NPI 1255592903
4440 S WASHINGTON ST
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 732-7000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare45 mi
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1942832456
4440 S WASHINGTON ST
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 732-7700
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare45 mi
Ophthalmology
NPI 1306057450
4440 S WASHINGTON ST - ALTRU PROFESSIONAL CENTER
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 732-7000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare45 mi
Podiatry
NPI 1689761785
4440 S WASHINGTON ST - ALTRU PROFESSIONAL CENTER
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 732-7000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare45 mi
Otolaryngology
NPI 1720428519
4440 S WASHINGTON ST
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 732-7000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare45 mi
Sports Medicine
NPI 1467866467
4440 S WASHINGTON ST - ALTRU PROFESSIONAL CENTER
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 732-7700
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare45 mi
Qualified Audiologist
NPI 1871862417
4350 S WASHINGTON ST; STE 104
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 780-6204
✔ Accepts Medicare45 mi
Psychiatry
NPI 1831280841
860 S COLUMBIA RD
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 780-6697
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare45 mi
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1316039746
860 S COLUMBIA RD
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 780-6697
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare45 mi
Medical Oncology
NPI 1669563771
960 S COLUMBIA RD - ALTRU CANCER CENTER
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 780-5400
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare45 mi
Radiation Oncology
NPI 1427252014
960 S COLUMBIA RD
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 780-5400
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare45 mi
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1215034095
1200 S COLUMBIA RD
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 780-5000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare45 mi
See all 193 clinicians

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

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 Altru Health System's NPI number?

The NPI number for Altru Health System is 1285074328. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 3, 2013. The provider is doing business as Altru Clinic - Thief River Falls.

Where is Altru Health System located?

Altru Health System is located at 1845 Highway 59 S Ste 800, Thief River Falls, MN 56701. The listed phone number is (218) 681-7280.

What is Altru Health System's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Clinic/Center, specializing in Rural Health, with taxonomy code 261QR1300X.

Is Altru Health System enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Altru Health System is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Altru Health System?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 193 clinicians in 38 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Altru Health System. A 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 the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Nurse Practitioner (57), Family Practice (25) and Diagnostic Radiology (24). Of these, 2 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Altru Health System accept?

Health plans from Sanford Health Plan list Altru Health System 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 Altru Health System was last updated on November 18, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 months 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.