DOUGLAS COUNTY HOSPITAL
NPI 1427342138
Orthopaedic Surgery in Alexandria, MN

NPI Status: Active since May 31, 2011

Contact Information

111 17TH AVE E STE 101
ALEXANDRIA, MN
ZIP 56308
Phone: (320) 762-1144
Fax: (320) 762-1935

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  • Organization
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Accepts Insurance

About DOUGLAS COUNTY HOSPITAL

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Douglas County Hospital, a provider established in Alexandria, Minnesota operating as a Orthopaedic Surgery. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1427342138 assigned on May 2011. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207X00000X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated one year ago. Douglas County Hospital operates as a Multi-Specialty Group with one or more individual practitioners, who practice different areas of specialization. The provider's . The authorized official of this NPI record is Mr. Carl P Vaagenes (Administrator)

NPI
1427342138
Provider Legal Name
DOUGLAS COUNTY HOSPITAL
Other Organization Name
Other Name Type
(6)
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
111 17TH AVE E STE 101 ALEXANDRIA, MN 56308
Location Phone
(320) 762-1144
Location Fax
(320) 762-1935
Mailing Address
111 17TH AVE E STE 101 ALEXANDRIA, MN 56308
Mailing Phone
(320) 762-1144
Mailing Fax
(320) 762-1935
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
05-31-2011
Last Update Date
09-15-2025
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Location Map

Secondary Locations

  • 2800 1st St S Ste 220
    Willmar, MN 56201
    (320) 214-7355
  • 2609 Cenex Dr Ste 108
    Fergus Falls, MN 56537
    (320) 762-1144

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

Orthopaedic Surgery

Taxonomy Code
207X00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Description
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.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
1207T00000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Neurological Surgery

 
2207XX0005XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Orthopaedic Surgery
Sports Medicine

 
3208100000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

(MN)
4213ES0103XPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers

Podiatrist
Foot & Ankle Surgery

 
52255A2300XRespiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers

Specialist/Technologist
Athletic Trainer

 
6363A00000XPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Physician Assistant

 
7363L00000XPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Nurse Practitioner

 

Group Taxonomy 193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

This provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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

  • Essentia Choice Care with Medica Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits - HMO
  • Essentia Choice Care with Medica Bronze HSA - EPO
  • Essentia Choice Care with Medica Bronze Share - EPO
  • Essentia Choice Care with Medica Bronze Share - HMO
  • Essentia Choice Care with Medica Expanded Bronze Standard - EPO
  • Essentia Choice Care with Medica Expanded Bronze Standard - HMO
  • Essentia Choice Care with Medica Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits - EPO
  • Essentia Choice Care with Medica Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits - HMO
  • Essentia Choice Care with Medica Gold Share - EPO
  • Essentia Choice Care with Medica Gold Share - HMO
  • Essentia Choice Care with Medica Gold Standard - EPO
  • Essentia Choice Care with Medica Gold Standard - HMO
  • Essentia Choice Care with Medica Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits - EPO
  • Essentia Choice Care with Medica Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits - HMO
  • Essentia Choice Care with Medica Silver Share - EPO
  • Essentia Choice Care with Medica Silver Share - HMO
  • Essentia Choice Care with Medica Silver Standard - EPO
  • Essentia Choice Care with Medica Silver Standard - HMO
  • Medica Individual Choice Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits - HMO
  • Medica Individual Choice Bronze Share - HMO

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

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

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

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

Authorized Official

The authorized official is the designated individual with the legal authority to make changes to the provider’s official NPI record. For organizations, the authorized official must be a general partner, chairman of the board, CEO, CFO or a direct owner holding at least a 5 percent stake in the medical organization.

Authorized Official Name

MR. CARL P VAAGENES

Authorized Official Title
ADMINISTRATOR
Authorized Official Phone
(320) 762-6021

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
564OTHER (01)MNLICENSE
1427342138MEDICAID (05)MN 
C05876OTHER (01)MNMEDICARE PTAN
DS7370OTHER (01)MNRAILROAD MEDICARE

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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 1427342138, we treat the final digit (8) 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 62. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 62 = 8).

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
4
Unchanged
Pos 3
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 4
7
Unchanged
Pos 5
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 6
4
Unchanged
Pos 7
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 8
1
Unchanged
Pos 9
3
Doubled → 6
Check
8
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 2 → 4 3 → 6 2 → 4 3 → 6

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 4 + 4 + 7 + 6 + 4 + 4 + 1 + 6 + 24 = 62

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

The next multiple of ten after 62 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 62 = 8
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 8, which matches the last digit of 1427342138.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)
111 17TH AVE E STE 101
ALEXANDRIA, MN 56308
Physical Therapist (Orthopedic)
111 17TH AVE E STE 101
ALEXANDRIA, MN 56308
Physical Therapist (Orthopedic)
111 17TH AVE E STE 101
ALEXANDRIA, MN 56308
Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)
111 17TH AVE E STE 101
ALEXANDRIA, MN 56308
Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)
111 17TH AVE E STE 101
ALEXANDRIA, MN 56308
Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)
111 17TH AVE E STE 101
ALEXANDRIA, MN 56308
Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)
111 17TH AVE E STE 101
ALEXANDRIA, MN 56308
Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)
111 17TH AVE E STE 101
ALEXANDRIA, MN 56308
Physical Therapist (Orthopedic)
111 17TH AVE E STE 101
ALEXANDRIA, MN 56308
Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)
111 17TH AVE E STE 101
ALEXANDRIA, MN 56308
Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)
111 17TH AVE E STE 101
ALEXANDRIA, MN 56308
Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)
111 17TH AVE E STE 101
ALEXANDRIA, MN 56308
Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)
111 17TH AVE E STE 101
ALEXANDRIA, MN 56308
Orthopaedic Surgery
111 17TH AVE E STE 101
ALEXANDRIA, MN 56308
Physical Therapist
111 17TH AVE E STE 101
ALEXANDRIA, MN 56308
Orthopaedic Surgery
111 17TH AVE E STE 101
ALEXANDRIA, MN 56308
Physician Assistant
111 17TH AVE E STE 101
ALEXANDRIA, MN 56308
Orthopaedic Surgery
111 17TH AVE E STE 101
ALEXANDRIA, MN 56308
Orthopaedic Surgery
111 17TH AVE E STE 101
ALEXANDRIA, MN 56308
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
111 17TH AVE E STE 101
ALEXANDRIA, MN 56308

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1427342138, enumerated as an "organization" on May 31, 2011.

The provider is located at 111 17TH AVE E STE 101 ALEXANDRIA, MN 56308 and the phone number is (320) 762-1144.

Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medica, Medicare, Medicaid and Railroad Medicare. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.