KURT EDWARD SCHWIETERS M.D.
NPI 1689655748
Family Medicine in Melrose, MN
NPI Status: Active since November 07, 2005
Contact Information
525 MAIN ST W
CENTRACARE HEALTH SYSTEM - MELROSE
MELROSE, MN
ZIP 56352
Phone: (320) 256-4228
Fax: (320) 256-7106
- Individual
- Male
- Family Medicine
- Accepts Insurance
About KURT SCHWIETERS
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Kurt Schwieters, a primary care provider established in Melrose, Minnesota with a medical specialization in Family Medicine. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1689655748 assigned on November 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207Q00000X with license number 41074 (MN). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 3 years ago.
- NPI
- 1689655748
- Provider Name
- KURT EDWARD SCHWIETERS M.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 525 MAIN ST W CENTRACARE HEALTH SYSTEM - MELROSE MELROSE, MN 56352
- Location Phone
- (320) 256-4228
- Location Fax
- (320) 256-7106
- Mailing Address
- 525 MAIN ST W CENTRACARE HEALTH SYSTEM - MELROSE MELROSE, MN 56352
- Mailing Phone
- (320) 256-4228
- Mailing Fax
- (320) 256-7106
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 11-07-2005
- Last Update Date
- 03-07-2023
- Code Navigator
A primary care provider (PCP) like Kurt Schwieters sees people with common medical problems. The primary care provider might be a doctor, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or clinic that are usually involved in your long-term care. A PCP might provide preventive care, treat common medical conditions, identify urgent medical problems and refer you to specialists when necessary. Primary care is usually provided in an outpatient facility but if you are admitted to a hospital your PCP may assist in your care. The most common medical conditions seen by primary care providers are: hypertension, upper respiratory tract infections, depression or anxiety, back pain, arthritis, dermatitis, diabetes, urinary tract infections, etc .
Location Map
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
Family Medicine
- Taxonomy Code
- 207Q00000X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 41074
- License State
- MN
- Taxonomy Description
- Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
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
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.
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
The NPI Enumerator encourages providers to submit additional identifiers with their NPI application although the submission of this information is optional. The additional identifier(s) section includes other numbers or codes currently or formerly used as an identifier for the provider by other public healthcare entities. The identifiers may include UPIN, NSC, OSCAR, DEA, Medicaid State or PIN identification numbers.
| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 091521100 | OTHER (01) | MEDICAL ASSISTANCE | |
| 67D15SC | OTHER (01) | BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD | |
| 123455 | OTHER (01) | UCARE | |
| 2114121 | OTHER (01) | FIRST HEALTH PLAN | |
| 844843 | OTHER (01) | ARAZ GROUP AMERICAS PPO | |
| 1019737 | OTHER (01) | PREFERRED ONE | |
| HP28378 | OTHER (01) | HEALTH PARTNERS | |
| 0110894 | OTHER (01) | MEDICA HEALTH PLANS |
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.
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 35 minutes
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 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 32 times for 19 patientsHospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
This service was performed 14 times for 14 patientsInitial 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 12 times for 12 patientsReviews for KURT EDWARD SCHWIETERS M.D.
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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 1689655748, we treat the final digit (8) 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 72. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 72 = 8).
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.
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.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 72 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1689655748, enumerated as an "individual" on November 07, 2005.
The provider is located at 525 MAIN ST W CENTRACARE HEALTH SYSTEM - MELROSE MELROSE, MN 56352 and the phone number is (320) 256-4228.
Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medica, Medicare, Medicaid and Blue Cross Blue. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
