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ALEX J THOMPSON MD
NPI 1639518442
Pediatrics - Pediatric Cardiology in Fargo, ND

Active since June 14, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
801 BROADWAY N, FARGO, ND 58102(701) 234-2000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 15, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 15, 2026, Sep 10, 2025, Oct 28, 2020 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2018).

About Alex J Thompson Md NPPES

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

ALEX J THOMPSON MD (NPI 1639518442) is an individual pediatric cardiology provider in Fargo, North Dakota, licensed in North Dakota (15696) and active in the NPI registry since June 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Andrew's Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of North Dakota School Of Medicine (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1639518442
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0202X
Provider Legal NameALEX J THOMPSONCredential: MD
Location Address801 BROADWAY NFargo, ND 58102-3641
Mailing AddressPo Box 5074Sioux Falls, SD 57117-5074
Phone(701) 234-2000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of North Dakota School Of MedicineGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateJune 14, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 15, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 15, 2026
✔ NPI 1639518442 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric CardiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0202X
Licenses✔ Licensed in ND · 15696✔ Licensed in MN · 58241
Definition
A pediatric cardiologist provides comprehensive care to patients with cardiovascular problems. This specialist is skilled in selecting, performing and evaluating the structural and functional assessment of the heart and blood vessels, and the clinical evaluation of cardiovascular disease.
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License 58241 (MN)
801 BROADWAY N, Fargo, ND 58102
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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, Security 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

Alex J Thompson 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 ID941441992
PECOS Enrollment IDI20191212000961
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 Alex Thompson reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Sanford Medical Center Fargo
2.7 mi
Occupational Medicine
3838 12TH AVE N
Fargo, ND 58102
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Dakota and Minnesota enrollments
  • Also billed through NPI 1184917924 (Minnesota)
  • 1,464 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1952323974 (701) 234-4700
Sanford Health Network North
32 mi
Rural Health
445 1ST ST E
Halstad, MN 56548
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1043218753 (Minnesota)
  • 219 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1407882780 (218) 456-2158
Sanford Health Of Northern Minnesota
78 mi
Rural Health
1656 CENTRAL ST W
Bagley, MN 56621
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 607 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1972875490 (218) 694-2384
Sanford Bismarck
189 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
Mayo Clinic
288 mi
Infectious Disease
200 1ST ST SW
Rochester, MN 55905
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 6,534 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1114343860 (507) 284-2511

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.

St Andrew's Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Bottineau, ND
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number351307
Location316 Ohmer StreetBottineau, ND 58318 · Bottineau County
Emergency services

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 HOEPFNER
Speech-Language Pathologist
801 BROADWAY N
FARGO, ND 58102
Cass County (701) 234-6970
JULIE HONEYMAN CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
801 BROADWAY N
FARGO, ND 58102
Cass County (701) 234-6355
SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER FARGO
Hospice Care, Community Based
801 BROADWAY N
FARGO, ND 58102
Cass County (701) 234-5264
DOUGLAS J HUSHKA MD
Family Medicine
801 BROADWAY N
FARGO, ND 58102
Cass County (701) 234-6552
PAUL JAMES CARSON MD
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
801 BROADWAY N
FARGO, ND 58102
Cass County (701) 234-4811
DR. EMUEJEVOKE JOSEPH OKOH M.D.
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
801 BROADWAY N
FARGO, ND 58102
Cass County (701) 234-2000
WALDEMAR G STORM MD
Pediatrics
801 BROADWAY N
FARGO, ND 58102
Cass County (701) 234-2261
GREGORY J BJERKE MD
Internal Medicine
801 BROADWAY N
FARGO, ND 58102
Cass County (701) 234-5123

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 Alex Thompson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alex Thompson is 1639518442. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 14, 2013.

Where is Alex Thompson located?

Alex Thompson practices at 801 Broadway N, Fargo, ND 58102. The listed phone number is (701) 234-2000.

What is Alex Thompson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Cardiology, with taxonomy code 2080P0202X.

Is Alex Thompson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alex Thompson 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 Alex Thompson's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Alex Thompson reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Sanford Medical Center Fargo (Fargo, ND), Sanford Health Network North (Halstad, MN), Sanford Health Of Northern Minnesota (Bagley, MN), Sanford Bismarck (Bismarck, ND) and Mayo Clinic (Rochester, 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 Alex Thompson's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Alex Thompson accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota, Sanford Health Plan and Security Health Plan list Alex Thompson 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 Alex Thompson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Alex Thompson is affiliated with St Andrew's Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alex Thompson was last updated on September 15, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 52 days 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.