ALEX A FALK MD
NPI 1366438814
Emergency Medicine in Aberdeen, SD

NPI Status: Active since September 21, 2005

Contact Information

305 S STATE ST
ABERDEEN, SD
ZIP 57401
Phone: (605) 622-5100
Fax: (605) 229-1888

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Years of Experience 43
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Accepts Insurance
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About ALEX FALK

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Alex Falk, a provider established in Aberdeen, South Dakota with a medical specialization in Emergency Medicine and more than 43 years of experience. He graduated from Sanford School Of Medicine Of University Of South Dakota in 1983. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1366438814 assigned on September 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207P00000X with license number 1516 (SD). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 10 years ago.

NPI
1366438814
Provider Name
ALEX A FALK MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
305 S STATE ST ABERDEEN, SD 57401
Location Phone
(605) 622-5100
Location Fax
(605) 229-1888
Mailing Address
305 S STATE ST ABERDEEN, SD 57401
Mailing Phone
(605) 229-3035
Mailing Fax
(605) 229-1888
Medical School Name
SANFORD SCHOOL OF MEDICINE OF UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA
Graduation Year
1983
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
09-21-2005
Last Update Date
03-31-2016
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Emergency Medicine

Taxonomy Code
207P00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
1516
License State
SD
Taxonomy Description
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • ConnectPlus $0 Gold - PPO
  • ConnectPlus $0 Silver - PPO
  • ConnectPlus $10,600 HSA Eligible HDHP - PPO
  • ConnectPlus $1800 - PPO
  • ConnectPlus $4500 - PPO
  • ConnectPlus $6500 HSA Eligible HDHP - PPO
  • ConnectPlus $7500 HSA Eligible HDHP - PPO
  • ConnectPlus MyWeighForward $2000 - PPO
  • ConnectPlus MyWeighForward $6000 - PPO
  • ConnectPlus Standard $2000 - PPO
  • ConnectPlus Standard $6000 - PPO
  • ConnectPlus Standard $7500 HSA Eligible HDHP - PPO
  • DirectConnect $0 Gold - HMO
  • DirectConnect $0 Silver - HMO
  • DirectConnect $1800 - HMO
  • DirectConnect $4500 - HMO
  • DirectConnect $6500 HSA Eligible HDHP - HMO
  • DirectConnect $7500 HSA Eligible HDHP - HMO
  • DirectConnect MyWeighForward $2000 - HMO
  • DirectConnect MyWeighForward $6000 - HMO
  • Medica Individual Choice Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits - HMO
  • Medica Individual Choice Bronze HSA - EPO
  • Medica Individual Choice Bronze Share - EPO
  • Medica Individual Choice Bronze Share - HMO
  • Medica Individual Choice Expanded Bronze Standard - EPO
  • Medica Individual Choice Expanded Bronze Standard - HMO
  • Medica Individual Choice Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits - EPO
  • Medica Individual Choice Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits - HMO
  • Medica Individual Choice Gold Share - EPO
  • Medica Individual Choice Gold Share - HMO
  • Medica Individual Choice Gold Standard - EPO
  • Medica Individual Choice Gold Standard - HMO
  • Medica Individual Choice Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits - EPO
  • Medica Individual Choice Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits - HMO
  • Medica Individual Choice Silver Share - EPO
  • Medica Individual Choice Silver Share - HMO
  • Medica Individual Choice Silver Standard - EPO
  • Medica Individual Choice Silver Standard - HMO
  • Medica Insure Bronze Premier - EPO
  • Medica Insure Bronze Share - EPO
  • Sanford Individual Simplicity $1,750 - PPO
  • Sanford Individual Simplicity $10,600 - PPO
  • Sanford Individual Simplicity $3,500 - PPO
  • Sanford Individual Simplicity $4,750 - PPO
  • Sanford Individual Simplicity $6,500 - PPO
  • Sanford Individual Simplicity $7,200 HSA Qualified - PPO
  • Sanford Individual Simplicity Standardized $2,000 - PPO
  • Sanford Individual Simplicity Standardized $6,000 - PPO
  • Sanford Individual Simplicity Standardized $7,500 - PPO

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

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*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Additional Identifiers

The NPI Enumerator encourages providers to submit additional identifiers with their NPI application although the submission of this information is optional. The additional identifier(s) section includes other numbers or codes currently or formerly used as an identifier for the provider by other public healthcare entities. The identifiers may include UPIN, NSC, OSCAR, DEA, Medicaid State or PIN identification numbers.

Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
E70169MEDICARE UPIN (02)SD 
1082MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)SD 
5603320MEDICAID (05)SD 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Alex Falk is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.

Alex Falk is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • PECOS PAC ID: 3274717079

    What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
    A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.

  • PECOS Enrollment ID: I20110401000449

    What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
    The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.

  • Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes

    What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
    When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
    A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Provider Referred Orders for Durable Medical Equipment, Devices & Supplies

The following list reflects the services, supplies or durable medical equipment ordered by this provider to a DME supplier on behalf of patients. The information below is derived from Medicare claims data and reflects the BETOS category, HCPCS code information and the number times each service was submitted under the Medicare fee-for-service program.

Durable Medical Equipment

  • DME-Other DME (DE017N)

    Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips (HCPCS:A4253)

    1 DME suppliers used 22 Medicare Claims 29 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE001N)

    Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device (HCPCS:A4604)

    1 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 12 Services Paid

  • DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies (DA023N)

    Collagen dressing, sterile, size 16 sq. in. or less, each (HCPCS:A6021)

    2 DME suppliers used 18 Medicare Claims 268 Services Paid

  • DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies (DA023N)

    Foam dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, with any size adhesive border, each dressing (HCPCS:A6212)

    2 DME suppliers used 16 Medicare Claims 227 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE000N)

    Aerosol mask, used with dme nebulizer (HCPCS:A7015)

    3 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 12 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE001N)

    Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each (HCPCS:A7030)

    2 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 12 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE001N)

    Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each (HCPCS:A7031)

    1 DME suppliers used 14 Medicare Claims 42 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE001N)

    Headgear used with positive airway pressure device (HCPCS:A7035)

    2 DME suppliers used 14 Medicare Claims 14 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE001N)

    Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device (HCPCS:A7038)

    1 DME suppliers used 13 Medicare Claims 78 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE001N)

    Water chamber for humidifier, used with positive airway pressure device, replacement, each (HCPCS:A7046)

    1 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 12 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE000N)

    Nebulizer, with compressor (HCPCS:E0570)

    1 DME suppliers used 35 Medicare Claims 35 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE001N)

    Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device (HCPCS:E0601)

    1 DME suppliers used 14 Medicare Claims 14 Services Paid

  • DME-Oxygen and Supplies (DC002N)

    Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate (HCPCS:E1390)

    2 DME suppliers used 34 Medicare Claims 34 Services Paid

  • DME-Oxygen and Supplies (DC002N)

    Portable oxygen concentrator, rental (HCPCS:E1392)

    2 DME suppliers used 29 Medicare Claims 29 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE000N)

    Pharmacy dispensing fee for inhalation drug(s); per 30 days (HCPCS:Q0513)

    2 DME suppliers used 22 Medicare Claims 22 Services Paid

Drugs Administered Through DME

  • DME-Drugs Administered Through DME (DG006N)

    Albuterol, up to 2.5 mg and ipratropium bromide, up to 0.5 mg, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme (HCPCS:J7620)

    1 DME suppliers used 11 Medicare Claims 1320 Services Paid

  • DME-Drugs Administered Through DME (DG000N)

    Budesonide, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose form, up to 0.5 mg (HCPCS:J7626)

    2 DME suppliers used 19 Medicare Claims 1140 Services Paid

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

This service was performed 41 times for 14 patients

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes

Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.

This service was performed 37 times for 20 patients

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 25 minutes

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

This service was performed 42 times for 23 patients

Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less

Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.

This service was performed 30 times for 25 patients

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 50 minutes

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

This service was performed 17 times for 16 patients

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

This service was performed 14 times for 13 patients

Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less

This procedure involves the surgical removal of skin and tissue, up to 20.0 square cm in size. It's often performed to treat conditions like skin cancer or to remove moles, warts, and other skin lesions. The area is numbed and the unwanted tissue is carefully cut out.

This service was performed 111 times for 16 patients

Physician Visit Costs



The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $21.3 for a new patient copayment and $24.47 for an established patient copayment.

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 57401 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99203

  • Average New Patient Price $85.21
  • Minimum New Patient Price $55.52
  • Maximum New Patient Price $167.23
  • Average New Patient Copayment $21.3
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.88
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $41.8

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214

  • Average Established Patient Price $97.88
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $18.08
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $137.08
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $24.47
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.52
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $34.27

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.

Find Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges

Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.

Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. Alex Falk is affiliated with the following medical facilities:

Hospital Name Address Phone Hospital Type Overall Rating
AVERA ST LUKES305 S STATE ST POST OFFICE BOX 4450
ABERDEEN, SD 57401
(605) 622-5000Acute Care Hospitals
COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL111 W 10TH AVE POST OFFICE BOX 420
REDFIELD, SD 57469
(605) 472-1110Critical Access Hospitals

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1366438814, we treat the final digit (4) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 66. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 66 = 4).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
3
Unchanged
Pos 3
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 4
6
Unchanged
Pos 5
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 6
3
Unchanged
Pos 7
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 8
8
Unchanged
Pos 9
1
Doubled → 2
Check
4
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 6 → 12 → 3 4 → 8 8 → 16 → 7 1 → 2

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 6 + 8 + 3 + 1 + 6 + 8 + 2 + 24 = 66

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 66 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 66 = 4
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 4, which matches the last digit of 1366438814.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
305 S STATE ST
ABERDEEN, SD 57401
Anesthesiology
305 S STATE ST
ABERDEEN, SD 57401
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
305 S STATE ST
ABERDEEN, SD 57401
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
305 S STATE ST
ABERDEEN, SD 57401
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
305 S STATE ST
ABERDEEN, SD 57401
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
305 S STATE ST
ABERDEEN, SD 57401
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies (Oxygen Equipment & Supplies)
305 S STATE ST
ABERDEEN, SD 57401
Radiology (Radiation Oncology)
305 S STATE ST
ABERDEEN, SD 57401
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
305 S STATE ST
ABERDEEN, SD 57401
Pharmacy (Institutional Pharmacy)
305 S STATE ST
ABERDEEN, SD 57401
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
305 S STATE ST
ABERDEEN, SD 57401
Pharmacist
305 S STATE ST, AVERA ST LUKE'S PHARMACY
ABERDEEN, SD 57401
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
305 S STATE ST
ABERDEEN, SD 57401
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
305 S STATE ST
ABERDEEN, SD 57401
General Acute Care Hospital
305 S STATE ST
ABERDEEN, SD 57401
Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)
305 S STATE ST
ABERDEEN, SD 57401
Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)
305 S STATE ST
ABERDEEN, SD 57401
Pharmacist
305 S STATE ST
ABERDEEN, SD 57401
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
305 S STATE ST
ABERDEEN, SD 57401
Emergency Medicine
305 S STATE ST
ABERDEEN, SD 57401

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1366438814, enumerated as an "individual" on September 21, 2005.

The provider is located at 305 S STATE ST ABERDEEN, SD 57401 and the phone number is (605) 622-5100.

Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Avera Health Plans, Medica, Sanford Health Plan,. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.

Alex Falk is affiliated with: AVERA ST LUKES and COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL.