DR. MICHAEL ALGUS M.D.
NPI 1447296223
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Bennington, VT

Q: What is Michael Algus's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Algus is 1447296223. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 21, 2006.

Q: What is Michael Algus's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Algus was last updated on July 9, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.

Active since June 21, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

140 HOSPITAL DR, BENNINGTON, VT 05201(802) 442-4855(802) 442-8706 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 9, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Dr. Michael Algus M.d. NPPES

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

DR. MICHAEL ALGUS M.D. (NPI 1447296223) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in Bennington, Vermont, licensed in Vermont (0420008429) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, and is a graduate of State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center (1979).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1447296223

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X

Provider Legal NameDR. MICHAEL ALGUSCredential: M.D.

Location Address140 HOSPITAL DRBennington, VT 05201-5009

Mailing Address140 Hospital DrBennington, VT 05201-5009 · (802) 442-4855 · Fax (802) 442-8706

Phone(802) 442-4855

Fax(802) 442-8706

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSState University Of New York Downstate Medical CenterGraduated 1979

Enumeration DateJune 21, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 9, 2007

✔ NPI 1447296223 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RP1001X

License✔ Licensed in VT · 0420008429

Definition

An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.

140 HOSPITAL DR, Bennington, VT 05201

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Other Identifiers 6

Medicare UPIND96674VT

Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedVN0286VT

Other18460VT · Bcbs Of Vt

Other10000025VT · Cdphp

Medicaid0VNO286VT

Other21116VT · Mvp

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Michael Algus 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 ID6800803693

PECOS Enrollment IDI20060320000706

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 11

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010

A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.

159 services122 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

93 services87 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

77 services68 patients

Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases 94729

This is a test called a pulmonary function test, which helps understand the efficiency of your lungs. It measures how much air your lungs can hold, how quickly you can move air in and out of your lungs, and how well your lungs put oxygen into and remove carbon dioxide from your blood.

64 services63 patients

Home sleep test (hst) with type iii portable monitor, unattended; minimum of 4 channels: 2 respiratory movement/airflow, 1 ecg/heart rate and 1 oxygen saturation G0399

A Home Sleep Test (HST) with a Type III Portable Monitor is an unattended test that records your breathing, heart rate, and oxygen levels during sleep. This test uses a minimum of 4 channels to monitor these parameters, helping to diagnose sleep disorders.

62 services62 patients

Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration 94060

This procedure measures how air flows in and out of your lungs. It's done before and after medication to see if the treatment improves your breathing. It's a simple, non-invasive test that involves breathing into a device called a spirometer.

59 services59 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Southwestern Vermont Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Bennington, VT

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number470012

Location100 Hospital DriveBennington, VT 05201 · Bennington County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 05201 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

$127.71 typical visit price

range $55.80 – $168.48

Typical copayment $31.92 (range $13.95 – $42.12)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$98.40 typical visit price

range $18.08 – $137.84

Typical copayment $24.60 (range $4.52 – $34.46)

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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 27

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device A4604

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

15 suppliers153 claims153 services$41.30 avg. paid by Medicare

Administration set, with small volume nonfiltered pneumatic nebulizer, disposable A7003

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

6 suppliers22 claims31 services$1.92 avg. paid by Medicare

Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each A7030

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

14 suppliers138 claims138 services$99.94 avg. paid by Medicare

Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each A7031

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

12 suppliers129 claims317 services$39.51 avg. paid by Medicare

Cushion for use on nasal mask interface, replacement only, each A7032

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

11 suppliers67 claims339 services$21.71 avg. paid by Medicare

Pillow for use on nasal cannula type interface, replacement only, pair A7033

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

10 suppliers53 claims265 services$15.78 avg. paid by Medicare

Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap A7034

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

17 suppliers139 claims139 services$62.47 avg. paid by Medicare

Headgear used with positive airway pressure device A7035

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

20 suppliers157 claims157 services$20.40 avg. paid by Medicare

Tubing used with positive airway pressure device A7037

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

14 suppliers93 claims93 services$16.95 avg. paid by Medicare

Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

22 suppliers245 claims1,245 services$2.41 avg. paid by Medicare

Filter, non disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7039

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

9 suppliers25 claims25 services$7.79 avg. paid by Medicare

Water chamber for humidifier, used with positive airway pressure device, replacement, each A7046

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

17 suppliers101 claims101 services$12.62 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

7 suppliers119 claims121 services$18.04 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable oxygen contents, gaseous, 1 month's supply = 1 unit E0443

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

4 suppliers37 claims37 services$45.88 avg. paid by Medicare

Respiratory assist device, bi-level pressure capability, without backup rate feature, used with noninvasive interface, e.g., nasal or facial mask (intermittent assist device with continuous positive airway pressure device) E0470

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

3 suppliers12 claims12 services$107.85 avg. paid by Medicare

Respiratory assist device, bi-level pressure capability, with back-up rate feature, used with noninvasive interface, e.g., nasal or facial mask (intermittent assist device with continuous positive airway pressure device) E0471

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

5 suppliers17 claims18 services$215.09 avg. paid by Medicare

Humidifier, heated, used with positive airway pressure device E0562

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

9 suppliers100 claims104 services$15.39 avg. paid by Medicare

Nebulizer, with compressor E0570

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

5 suppliers65 claims65 services$5.89 avg. paid by Medicare

Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device E0601

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

10 suppliers181 claims185 services$39.95 avg. paid by Medicare

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

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

10 suppliers249 claims251 services$103.93 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

5 suppliers60 claims60 services$34.27 avg. paid by Medicare

Albuterol, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose, 1 mg J7613

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N

4 suppliers29 claims6,744 services$0.03 avg. paid by Medicare

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

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N

12 suppliers142 claims17,693 services$0.08 avg. paid by Medicare

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

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG000N

12 suppliers77 claims4,094 services$0.72 avg. paid by Medicare

Ipratropium bromide, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose form, per milligram J7644

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N

2 suppliers13 claims350 services$0.14 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; home compressor used to fill portable oxygen cylinders; includes portable containers, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing K0738

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

1 supplier12 claims12 services$32.77 avg. paid by Medicare

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

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

14 suppliers165 claims165 services$23.71 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

DR. JOHN MATHESON MCLELLAN MDCM

Obstetrics & Gynecology

140 HOSPITAL DR
BENNINGTON, VT 05201

Bennington County (802) 442-8182

DR. KIMBERLEY JAYNE SAMPSON M.D.

Obstetrics & Gynecology (Obesity Medicine)

140 HOSPITAL DR
BENNINGTON, VT 05201

Bennington County (802) 442-9600

DR. LAWRENCE JOSEPH PIETRUCHA D.D.S.

Dentist

140 HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 306
BENNINGTON, VT 05201

Bennington County (802) 447-8810

SOUTHWESTERN VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER, INC.

Surgery (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)

140 HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 204
BENNINGTON, VT 05201

Bennington County (802) 447-0607

MARTIN R LULOFF M.D.

Pediatrics

140 HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 207
BENNINGTON, VT 05201

Bennington County (802) 447-3930

AIMEE BULLETTSMITH NP

Nurse Practitioner

140 HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 215
BENNINGTON, VT 05201

Bennington County (802) 442-2997

AMY SUSAN KRANICK CNM

Advanced Practice Midwife

140 HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 306
BENNINGTON, VT 05201

Bennington County (802) 447-2677

JOSEPH HAROLD KRATZER MD

Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)

140 HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 309
BENNINGTON, VT 05201

Bennington County (802) 442-3900

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 Michael Algus's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Algus is 1447296223. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 21, 2006.

Where is Michael Algus located?

Michael Algus practices at 140 Hospital Dr, Bennington, VT 05201. The listed phone number is (802) 442-4855.

What is Michael Algus's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Is Michael Algus enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael Algus 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.

What insurance does Michael Algus accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Michael Algus 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 Michael Algus affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Michael Algus is affiliated with Southwestern Vermont Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Algus was last updated on July 9, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.