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STEPHEN M. BERNS M.D.
NPI 1437367927
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in Bismarck, ND

Active since May 18, 2007PECOS Enrolled
222 N 7TH ST, BISMARCK, ND 58501(701) 323-5422(701) 323-8645 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 22, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Stephen M. Berns M.d. NPPES

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

STEPHEN M. BERNS M.D. (NPI 1437367927) is an individual anatomic pathology & clinical pathology provider in Bismarck, North Dakota, licensed in Illinois (036117656) and active in the NPI registry since May 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Sterling.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437367927
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207ZP0102X
Provider Legal NameSTEPHEN M. BERNSCredential: M.D.
Location Address222 N 7TH STBismarck, ND 58501-4436
Mailing AddressPo Box 5074Sioux Falls, SD 57117-5074 · (701) 323-5422 · Fax (701) 323-8645
Phone(701) 323-5422
Fax(701) 323-8645
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 18, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMay 22, 2020
NPPES CertifiedMay 22, 2020
✔ NPI 1437367927 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyPathology · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical PathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207ZP0102X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 036117656
Definition
A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.
Also ListedPathology · Blood Banking & Transfusion MedicineTaxonomy 207ZB0001X · License 4301086858 (MI)
Also ListedPathology · Clinical Pathology/Laboratory MedicineTaxonomy 207ZP0105X · License 15980 (ND)
222 N 7TH ST, Bismarck, ND 58501
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1100 E Le Fevre RdSterling, IL 61081-1278 · Phone (815) 625-0400 ext. 4432 · Fax (815) 625-2747

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 (PECOS)

Stephen M. Berns M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Stephen Berns reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Sanford Bismarck
0.6 mi
Multi-Specialty
565 S 7TH ST
Bismarck, ND 58504
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Dakota enrollment
  • 779 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1811941172 (701) 323-5550
Rockford Health Physicians
655 mi
Anesthesiology
2400 N ROCKTON AVE
Rockford, IL 61103
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 1,375 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1023275278 (815) 971-5000
Shahid Ilahi MD Sc
698 mi
Internal Medicine
22285 N PEPPER RD STE 303
Lake Barrington, IL 60010
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 4 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1629077086 (847) 842-0757

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 58501 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
$127.45 typical visit price
range $55.75 – $168.12
Typical copayment $31.86 (range $13.93 – $42.03)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$98.29 typical visit price
range $18.11 – $137.65
Typical copayment $24.57 (range $4.52 – $34.41)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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.

SARAH MILLER
Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
222 N 7TH ST
BISMARCK, ND 58501
Burleigh County (701) 323-5422
MADISON KAY SCHATZ FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
222 N 7TH ST
BISMARCK, ND 58501
Burleigh County (701) 323-6000
JAMES B BOSSORT MD
Family Medicine
222 N 7TH ST
BISMARCK, ND 58501
Burleigh County (701) 323-6000
TODD A TWOGOOD MD
Hospitalist
222 N 7TH ST
BISMARCK, ND 58501
Burleigh County (701) 323-6000
DR. AMANDA SUSAN BRAATEN M.D.
Anesthesiology
222 N 7TH ST
BISMARCK, ND 58501
Burleigh County (701) 323-5422
MOHANAD A ELSHIEKH
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
222 N 7TH ST
BISMARCK, ND 58501
Burleigh County (701) 323-6000
DJANINN MAE SHANNON MCKIBBEN PA-C
Physician Assistant
222 N 7TH ST
BISMARCK, ND 58501
Burleigh County (701) 323-6000
MRS. ABBY RENAE RENNER APRN, CNP
Nurse Practitioner
222 N 7TH ST
BISMARCK, ND 58501
Burleigh County (701) 323-6000

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 Berns's NPI number?

The NPI number for Stephen Berns is 1437367927. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 18, 2007.

Where is Stephen Berns located?

Stephen Berns practices at 222 N 7th St, Bismarck, ND 58501. The listed phone number is (701) 323-5422.

What is Stephen Berns's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology, with taxonomy code 207ZP0102X.

Is Stephen Berns enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Stephen Berns is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Stephen Berns's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Stephen Berns reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Sanford Bismarck (Bismarck, ND), Rockford Health Physicians (Rockford, IL) and Shahid Ilahi MD Sc (Lake Barrington, IL). 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 Stephen Berns's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Stephen Berns accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota and Sanford Health Plan list Stephen Berns 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 Stephen Berns was last updated on May 22, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.