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MR. STEPHEN JOHN VANWYLEN M.D.
NPI 1437115565
Surgery in Watford City, ND

Active since April 26, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
709 4TH AVE NE, WATFORD CITY, ND 58854(701) 842-3771(701) 842-4025 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 18, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Mr. Stephen John Vanwylen M.d. NPPES

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

MR. STEPHEN JOHN VANWYLEN M.D. (NPI 1437115565) is an individual surgery provider in Watford City, North Dakota, licensed in North Dakota (8806) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mckenzie County Healthcare Systems Inc, and is a graduate of Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine (1982).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437115565
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameMR. STEPHEN JOHN VANWYLENCredential: M.D.
Location Address709 4TH AVE NEWatford City, ND 58854-7628
Mailing Address709 4th Ave NeWatford City, ND 58854-7628 · (701) 842-3771 · Fax (701) 842-4025
Phone(701) 842-3771
Fax(701) 842-4025
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMichigan State University College Of Human MedicineGraduated 1982
Enumeration DateApril 26, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 18, 2024
✔ NPI 1437115565 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in ND · 8806✔ Licensed in MI · 43010402855
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
709 4TH AVE NE, Watford City, ND 58854
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicaid1916935MI
Other020G010060MI · Blue Cross Blue Shield Mi
Other382809956Commercial
Medicaid71992ND

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota, Sanford Health Plan.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Mr. Stephen John Vanwylen M.d. 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 ID1850336272
PECOS Enrollment IDI20221110002174
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 Reassignment

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

Mckenzie County Healthcare Systems Inc
Same address
Critical Access
709 4TH AVE NE
Watford City, ND 58854
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Dakota enrollment
  • 108 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1518988948 (701) 843-3771

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.

Mckenzie County Healthcare Systems Inc

Critical Access Hospitals · Watford City, ND
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number351302
Location709 4th Ave NEWatford City, ND 58854 · Mckenzie County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 58854 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
$85.71 typical visit price
range $55.75 – $168.12
Typical copayment $21.42 (range $13.93 – $42.03)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$69.48 typical visit price
range $18.11 – $137.65
Typical copayment $17.37 (range $4.52 – $34.41)
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.

RYLAN JAMES BRANTL MD
Family Medicine
709 4TH AVE NE
WATFORD, ND 58854
McKenzie County (701) 842-3000
MCKENZIE COUNTY HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS INC
Clinic/Center
709 4TH AVE NE
WATFORD CITY, ND 58854
McKenzie County (701) 842-3771
MRS. AFTON MCKENZIE SCHAPER FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
709 4TH AVE NE
WATFORD CITY, ND 58854
McKenzie County (701) 842-3740
MRS. JESSICA M COMEAU FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
709 4TH AVE NE
WATFORD CITY, ND 58854
McKenzie County (701) 842-3771
MCKENZIE COUNTY HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS INC
Non-Pharmacy Dispensing Site
709 4TH AVE NE
WATFORD CITY, ND 58854
McKenzie County (701) 842-3771
VINCENT ADJETEY MD
Pediatrics
709 4TH AVE NE
WATFORD CITY, ND 58854
McKenzie County (701) 842-3771
DR. DAVID PAUL HARRIES MD
Pain Medicine (Interventional Pain Medicine)
709 4TH AVE NE, PAIN MANAGEMENT CLINIC
WATFORD CITY, ND 58854
McKenzie County (701) 842-3000
DR. GARY W RAMAGE M.D.
General Practice
709 4TH AVE NE
WATFORD CITY, ND 58854
McKenzie County (701) 842-3000

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 Stephen Vanwylen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Stephen Vanwylen is 1437115565. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 26, 2006.

Where is Stephen Vanwylen located?

Stephen Vanwylen practices at 709 4th Ave NE, Watford City, ND 58854. The listed phone number is (701) 842-3771.

What is Stephen Vanwylen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Stephen Vanwylen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Stephen Vanwylen 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 organization bills Medicare for Stephen Vanwylen's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Stephen Vanwylen reassigns Medicare benefits to Mckenzie County Healthcare Systems Inc (Watford City, ND). 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 Stephen Vanwylen's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Stephen Vanwylen accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota and Sanford Health Plan list Stephen Vanwylen 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 Stephen Vanwylen affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Stephen Vanwylen is affiliated with Mckenzie County Healthcare Systems Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Stephen Vanwylen was last updated on October 18, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.