DEAN MICHAEL FOX MD
NPI 1477585032
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Duluth, MN

Active since July 06, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
400 E 3RD ST, DULUTH, MN 55805(218) 786-8364 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 14, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dean Michael Fox Md NPPES

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

DEAN MICHAEL FOX MD (NPI 1477585032) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Duluth, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (34527) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Minnesota Medical School (1990).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477585032
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X
Provider Legal NameDEAN MICHAEL FOXCredential: MD
Location Address400 E 3RD STDuluth, MN 55805
Mailing Address400 E 3rd StDuluth, MN 55805-1951 · (218) 786-8364
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Minnesota Medical SchoolGraduated 1990
Enumeration DateJuly 6, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 14, 2018
✔ NPI 1477585032 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0002X
License✔ Licensed in MN · 34527
Definition
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 34527 (MN)
400 E 3RD ST, Duluth, MN 55805

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid156875200MN
Medicaid32094900WI

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dean Michael Fox Md 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 ID2860450251
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050103000194
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

5

Medicare enrollment records show Dean Fox reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Multi-Specialty
400 E 3RD ST
Duluth, MN 55805
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 1,460 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Access
3500 TOWER AVE
Superior, WI 54880
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: St Marys Hospital Of Superior
  • 381 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Access Hospital
5211 HIGHWAY 110
Aurora, MN 55705
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 136 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Access
705 LUNDORFF DRIVE SOUTH
Sandstone, MN 55072
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 159 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Access Hospital
1542 GOLF COURSE RD
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 171 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

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

Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress E0260
DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N
2 suppliers12 claims12 services$70.31 avg. paid by Medicare
Patient lift, hydraulic or mechanical, includes any seat, sling, strap(s) or pad(s) E0630
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
2 suppliers11 claims11 services$57.22 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.

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
400 E 3RD ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
Anesthesiology
400 E 3RD ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
400 E 3RD ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
400 E 3RD ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
Hospitalist
400 E 3RD ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
400 E 3RD ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
400 E 3RD ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
Clinical Nurse Specialist (Medical-Surgical)
400 E 3RD ST
DULUTH, MN 55805

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 Dean Fox's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dean Fox is 1477585032. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 6, 2006.

Where is Dean Fox located?

Dean Fox practices at 400 E 3rd St, Duluth, MN 55805. The listed phone number is (218) 786-8364.

What is Dean Fox's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Is Dean Fox enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Dean Fox 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 organizations bill Medicare for Dean Fox's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Dean Fox reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: The Duluth Clinic, Ltd (Duluth, MN), St. Mary's Hospital Of Superior (Superior, WI), Northern Pines Medical Center (Aurora, MN), Pine Medical Center (Sandstone, MN) and Deer River Healthcare Center, Inc. (Grand Rapids, MN). 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 Dean Fox's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Dean Fox accept?

Health plans from Sanford Health Plan list Dean Fox 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 Dean Fox was last updated on August 14, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.