RICHARD S SPONG M.D.
NPI 1689651093
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Minneapolis, MN

NPI Status: Active since December 28, 2005

Contact Information

516 DELWARE ST SE PWB CLINIC 2A
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA PHYSICIANS
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
ZIP 55455
Phone: (612) 624-9444
Fax: (612) 626-3840

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Years of Experience 32
  • Internal Medicine
  • Nephrology
  • Accepts Insurance
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About RICHARD SPONG

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Richard Spong, an internist established in Minneapolis, Minnesota with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in nephrology and more than 32 years of experience. He graduated from University Of Minnesota Medical School in 1994. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1689651093 assigned on December 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RN0300X with license number 45487 (MN). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 14 years ago.

NPI
1689651093
Provider Name
RICHARD S SPONG M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
516 DELWARE ST SE PWB CLINIC 2A UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA PHYSICIANS MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55455
Location Phone
(612) 624-9444
Location Fax
(612) 626-3840
Mailing Address
420 DELAWARE ST SE MMC 736 UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA PHYSICIANS MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55455
Mailing Phone
(612) 624-9444
Mailing Fax
(612) 626-3840
Medical School Name
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA MEDICAL SCHOOL
Graduation Year
1994
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
12-28-2005
Last Update Date
05-17-2012
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An internist like Richard Spong is a physician who has completed an internal medicine residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in an internist specialty. Internists are trained to care for adults of all ages for many different medical conditions. An internist typically monitors chronic physical conditions, identifies acute diseases, provides family planning, provides counseling about wellness and disease prevention, etc.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Internal Medicine Nephrology

Taxonomy Code
207RN0300X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
45487
License State
MN
Taxonomy Description
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
1207R00000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Internal Medicine

45487 (MN)

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • Medica Individual Choice Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits - HMO
  • Medica Individual Choice Bronze HSA - EPO
  • Medica Individual Choice Bronze Share - EPO
  • Medica Individual Choice Bronze Share - HMO
  • Medica Individual Choice Expanded Bronze Standard - EPO
  • Medica Individual Choice Expanded Bronze Standard - HMO
  • Medica Individual Choice Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits - EPO
  • Medica Individual Choice Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits - HMO
  • Medica Individual Choice Gold Share - EPO
  • Medica Individual Choice Gold Share - HMO
  • Medica Individual Choice Gold Standard - EPO
  • Medica Individual Choice Gold Standard - HMO
  • Medica Individual Choice Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits - EPO
  • Medica Individual Choice Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits - HMO
  • Medica Individual Choice Silver Share - EPO
  • Medica Individual Choice Silver Share - HMO
  • Medica Individual Choice Silver Standard - EPO
  • Medica Individual Choice Silver Standard - HMO
  • Sanford Individual Simplicity $1,750 - PPO
  • Sanford Individual Simplicity $10,600 - PPO
  • Sanford Individual Simplicity $3,500 - PPO
  • Sanford Individual Simplicity $4,750 - PPO
  • Sanford Individual Simplicity $6,500 - PPO
  • Sanford Individual Simplicity $7,200 HSA Qualified - PPO
  • Sanford Individual Simplicity Standardized $2,000 - PPO
  • Sanford Individual Simplicity Standardized $6,000 - PPO
  • Sanford Individual Simplicity Standardized $7,500 - PPO

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
31-00223OTHER (01)MEDICA - CHOICE
HP39753OTHER (01)HEALTHPARTNERS
1034834OTHER (01)PREFERREDONE
P00222225MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)RAIL ROAD MEDICARE
31-00223OTHER (01)MEDICA - PRIMARY
131139OTHER (01)UCARE
435R4SPOTHER (01)MNBLUECROSS BLUESHIELD
390000351MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)MEDICARE
34508900MEDICAID (05)WI 
1936380OTHER (01)ARAZ
H99838MEDICARE UPIN (02) 
0577080MEDICAID (05)IA 
0072998MEDICAID (05)MT 
488970300MEDICAID (05)MN 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Richard Spong is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.

Richard Spong is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • PECOS PAC ID: 2769373745

    What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
    A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.

  • PECOS Enrollment ID: I20040320000652

    What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
    The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.

  • Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes

    What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
    When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
    A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Provider Referred Orders for Durable Medical Equipment, Devices & Supplies

The following list reflects the services, supplies or durable medical equipment ordered by this provider to a DME supplier on behalf of patients. The information below is derived from Medicare claims data and reflects the BETOS category, HCPCS code information and the number times each service was submitted under the Medicare fee-for-service program.

Unknown

  • Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous (RX029N)

    Azathioprine, oral, 50 mg (HCPCS:J7500)

    17 DME suppliers used 191 Medicare Claims 12690 Services Paid

  • Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous (RX029N)

    Cyclosporine, oral, 100 mg (HCPCS:J7502)

    4 DME suppliers used 58 Medicare Claims 2924 Services Paid

  • Treatment-Chemotherapy (RH002N)

    Tacrolimus, extended release, (envarsus xr), oral, 0.25 mg (HCPCS:J7503)

    15 DME suppliers used 179 Medicare Claims 51750 Services Paid

  • Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous (RX029N)

    Tacrolimus, immediate release, oral, 1 mg (HCPCS:J7507)

    119 DME suppliers used 2651 Medicare Claims 233573 Services Paid

  • Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous (RX029N)

    Tacrolimus, extended release, (astagraf xl), oral, 0.1 mg (HCPCS:J7508)

    1 DME suppliers used 27 Medicare Claims 5280 Services Paid

  • Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous (RX029N)

    Prednisone, immediate release or delayed release, oral, 1 mg (HCPCS:J7512)

    27 DME suppliers used 514 Medicare Claims 34772 Services Paid

  • Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous (RX029N)

    Cyclosporine, oral, 25 mg (HCPCS:J7515)

    35 DME suppliers used 628 Medicare Claims 95382 Services Paid

  • Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous (RX029N)

    Mycophenolate mofetil, oral, 250 mg (HCPCS:J7517)

    75 DME suppliers used 1825 Medicare Claims 297092 Services Paid

  • Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous (RX029N)

    Mycophenolic acid, oral, 180 mg (HCPCS:J7518)

    52 DME suppliers used 905 Medicare Claims 139136 Services Paid

  • Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous (RX029N)

    Sirolimus, oral, 1 mg (HCPCS:J7520)

    6 DME suppliers used 120 Medicare Claims 4723 Services Paid

  • Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous (RX029N)

    Everolimus, oral, 0.25 mg (HCPCS:J7527)

    4 DME suppliers used 101 Medicare Claims 31320 Services Paid

  • Treatment-Chemotherapy (RH012N)

    Pharmacy supply fee for initial immunosuppressive drug(s), first month following transplant (HCPCS:Q0510)

    10 DME suppliers used 18 Medicare Claims 18 Services Paid

  • Treatment-Chemotherapy (RH012N)

    Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period (HCPCS:Q0511)

    167 DME suppliers used 3061 Medicare Claims 3061 Services Paid

  • Treatment-Chemotherapy (RH012N)

    Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for a subsequent prescription in a 30-day period (HCPCS:Q0512)

    159 DME suppliers used 3544 Medicare Claims 4026 Services Paid

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes

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.

This service was performed 198 times for 167 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes

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.

This service was performed 58 times for 53 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes

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.

This service was performed 95 times for 65 patients

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 25 minutes

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

This service was performed 47 times for 29 patients

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 35 minutes

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

This service was performed 475 times for 114 patients

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

This service was performed 89 times for 78 patients

Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes

This service involves a 21-30 minute phone conversation with a physician. It's a chance for you to discuss your health concerns, symptoms or treatment plans. It's similar to an in-person consultation, but conducted over the phone for your convenience and safety.

This service was performed 23 times for 22 patients

Physician Visit Costs



The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $31.9 for a new patient copayment and $24.65 for an established patient copayment.

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 55455 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204

  • Average New Patient Price $127.61
  • Minimum New Patient Price $56
  • Maximum New Patient Price $168.28
  • Average New Patient Copayment $31.9
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $14
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $42.07

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214

  • Average Established Patient Price $98.61
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $18.32
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $138.04
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $24.65
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.58
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $34.51

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.

Find Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges

Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.

Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. Richard Spong is affiliated with the following medical facilities:

Hospital Name Address Phone Hospital Type Overall Rating
ALOMERE HEALTH111 17TH AVENUE EAST
ALEXANDRIA, MN 56308
(320) 762-1511Acute Care Hospitals
M HEALTH FAIRVIEW UNIVERSITY OF MN2450 RIVERSIDE AVENUE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55454
(612) 624-1765Acute Care Hospitals
HUTCHINSON HEALTH1095 HIGHWAY 15 SOUTH
HUTCHINSON, MN 55350
(320) 234-5000Acute Care Hospitals
M HEALTH FAIRVIEW RIDGES HOSPITAL201 EAST NICOLLET BOULEVARD
BURNSVILLE, MN 55337
(952) 892-2101Acute Care Hospitals
MARSHFIELD MEDICAL CENTER - RICE LAKE1700 WEST STOUT STREET
RICE LAKE, WI 54868
(715) 234-1515Acute Care Hospitals

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1689651093, we treat the final digit (3) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 67. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 67 = 3).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
6
Unchanged
Pos 3
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 4
9
Unchanged
Pos 5
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 6
5
Unchanged
Pos 7
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 8
0
Unchanged
Pos 9
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Check
3
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 8 → 16 → 7 6 → 12 → 3 1 → 2 9 → 18 → 9

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 6 + 1 + 6 + 9 + 1 + 2 + 5 + 2 + 0 + 1 + 8 + 24 = 67

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 67 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 67 = 3
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 3, which matches the last digit of 1689651093.

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1689651093, enumerated as an "individual" on December 28, 2005.

The provider is located at 516 DELWARE ST SE PWB CLINIC 2A UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA PHYSICIANS MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55455 and the phone number is (612) 624-9444.

Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RN0300X and a focus in Nephrology.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medica, Sanford Health Plan, Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.

Richard Spong is affiliated with: ALOMERE HEALTH, M HEALTH FAIRVIEW UNIVERSITY OF MN, HUTCHINSON HEALTH, M HEALTH FAIRVIEW RIDGES HOSPITAL and MARSHFIELD MEDICAL CENTER - RICE LAKE.