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DR. STEPHEN F DARROW M.D.
NPI 1659585156
Pediatrics in Minneapolis, MN

Active since May 10, 2007PECOS Enrolled
5324 30TH AVE S, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55417(202) 486-4852 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 7, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 7, 2026, Jun 15, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Stephen F Darrow M.d. NPPES

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

DR. STEPHEN F DARROW M.D. (NPI 1659585156) is an individual pediatrics provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (51888) and active in the NPI registry since May 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Chippewa County Hospital, and is a graduate of Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659585156
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameDR. STEPHEN F DARROWCredential: M.D.
Location Address5324 30TH AVE SMinneapolis, MN 55417-2017
Mailing Address5001 Northwest Dr Unit 11359Saint Paul, MN 55111-1211 · (202) 486-4852
Phone(202) 486-4852
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSLoyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of MedicineGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateMay 10, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 7, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 7, 2026
✔ NPI 1659585156 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License✔ Licensed in MN · 51888
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 24998 (NE), TEP5106 (NE)
5324 30TH AVE S, Minneapolis, MN 55417
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Security 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)

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

PECOS PAC ID5698908358
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140502001363
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Stephen Darrow reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Sama Healthcare
4.0 mi
Family Medicine
2639 NICOLLET AVE.,, SUITE 130
Minneapolis, MN 55408
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 8 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1376906388 (612) 886-2686
Lifecare Medical Center
297 mi
Critical Access
715 DELMORE DR
Roseau, MN 56751
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 89 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1609861095 (218) 463-2500

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.

Chippewa County Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Montevideo, MN
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number241325
Location824 North 11th StreetMontevideo, MN 56265 · Chippewa County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 55417 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
$85.82 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $168.28
Typical copayment $21.45 (range $14.00 – $42.07)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$98.61 typical visit price
range $18.32 – $138.04
Typical copayment $24.65 (range $4.58 – $34.51)
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.

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 Darrow's NPI number?

The NPI number for Stephen Darrow is 1659585156. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 10, 2007.

Where is Stephen Darrow located?

Stephen Darrow practices at 5324 30th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55417. The listed phone number is (202) 486-4852.

What is Stephen Darrow's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Stephen Darrow enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organizations bill Medicare for Stephen Darrow's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Stephen Darrow reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Sama Healthcare (Minneapolis, MN) and Lifecare Medical Center (Roseau, 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 Stephen Darrow's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Stephen Darrow accept?

Health plans from Security Health Plan list Stephen Darrow 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 Stephen Darrow affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Stephen Darrow is affiliated with Chippewa County Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Stephen Darrow was last updated on August 7, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 months 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.