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DR. MICHAEL J BITTLES MD
NPI 1558457713
Surgery in Grafton, ND

Active since October 05, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
164 W 13TH ST, GRAFTON, ND 58237(017) 352-1620 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 11, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 11, 2023, Mar 21, 2023, Mar 16, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Michael J Bittles Md NPPES

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

DR. MICHAEL J BITTLES MD (NPI 1558457713) is an individual surgery provider in Grafton, North Dakota, licensed in Indiana (01044969A) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Pembina County Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of Indiana University School Of Medicine (1991).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1558457713
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MICHAEL J BITTLESCredential: MD
Location Address164 W 13TH STGrafton, ND 58237-1826
Mailing Address164 W 13th StGrafton, ND 58237-1826 · (017) 352-1620
Phone(017) 352-1620
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSIndiana University School Of MedicineGraduated 1991
Enumeration DateOctober 5, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 11, 20234 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 11, 2023
✔ NPI 1558457713 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in IN · 01044969A✔ Licensed in NE · 22811
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.
164 W 13TH ST, Grafton, ND 58237
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Other Identifiers 3

OtherD03616NE · Bcbs Of Nebraska
Other242893NE · Midlands Choice
Other1700882NE · United Healthcare

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

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Michael J Bittles 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 ID7416947122
PECOS Enrollment IDI20231102001111
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

4

Medicare enrollment records show Michael Bittles reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Christian Unity Hospital Corporation
Same address
Critical Access
164 W 13TH STREET, UNITY MEDICAL CENTER
Grafton, ND 58237
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Dakota enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1558423665 (North Dakota)
  • 18 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1245216852 (701) 352-1620
P R Health Corporation
15 mi
Critical Access
115 VIVIAN ST.
Park River, ND 58270
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Dakota enrollment
  • 232 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1679669741 (701) 284-7500
Pembina County Memorial Hospital Association
28 mi
Medicare Defined Swing Bed Unit
301 MOUNTAIN ST E
Cavalier, ND 58220
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Dakota enrollment
  • 13 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1063634210 (701) 265-8461
Governor Juan F. Luis Hospital & Medical Center
General Acute Care Hospital
#4007 ESTATE DIAMOND RUBY
Christiansted, St. Croix, VI 00821
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, U.S. Virgin Islands enrollment
  • 331 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1972503647 (340) 778-6311

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 3

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

Pembina County Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Cavalier, ND
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number351319
LocationBox 380Cavalier, ND 58220 · Pembina County
Emergency services

Unity Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Grafton, ND
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number351320
Location164 W 13th StreetGrafton, ND 58237 · Walsh County
Emergency services

First Care Health Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Park River, ND
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number351326
Location115 Vivian StPark River, ND 58270 · Walsh County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 58237 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.

LON KRATOCHVIL PT
Physical Therapist
164 W 13TH ST
GRAFTON, ND 58237
Walsh County (701) 352-9398
SARAH JANIKOWSKI M.S., CF-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
164 W 13TH ST
GRAFTON, ND 58237
Walsh County (701) 352-9398
CHRISTIAN UNITY HOSPITAL CORPORATION
General Acute Care Hospital (Critical Access)
164 W 13TH ST
GRAFTON, ND 58237
Walsh County (701) 352-1620
KATELYN MARY DESAUTEL THOMPSON DNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
164 W 13TH ST
GRAFTON, ND 58237
Walsh County (701) 352-1620
JORDAN MILLER DPT
Physical Therapist
164 W 13TH ST
GRAFTON, ND 58237
Walsh County (701) 352-9398
MS. REBECCA RENEE BEYER PA-C
Physician Assistant
164 W 13TH ST
GRAFTON, ND 58237
Walsh County (701) 352-1620
LYNDSEY RAE LEEHAN NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
164 W 13TH ST
GRAFTON, ND 58237
Walsh County (701) 352-1620
DAWN CHRISTIANSON FNP-C, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
164 W 13TH ST
GRAFTON, ND 58237
Walsh County (701) 352-1620

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 Bittles's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Bittles is 1558457713. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 5, 2006.

Where is Michael Bittles located?

Michael Bittles practices at 164 W 13th St, Grafton, ND 58237. The listed phone number is (017) 352-1620.

What is Michael Bittles's specialty?

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

Is Michael Bittles enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael Bittles 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 Michael Bittles's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Michael Bittles reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Christian Unity Hospital Corporation (Grafton, ND), P R Health Corporation (Park River, ND), Pembina County Memorial Hospital Association (Cavalier, ND) and Governor Juan F. Luis Hospital & Medical Center (Christiansted, St. Croix, VI). 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 Michael Bittles's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Michael Bittles accept?

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

According to CMS data, Michael Bittles is affiliated with Pembina County Memorial Hospital, Unity Medical Center and First Care Health Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Bittles was last updated on October 11, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.