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NATHANIEL PAULSON M.D.
NPI 1700204674
Anesthesiology in Sioux Falls, SD

Active since March 28, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1305 W 18TH ST, SIOUX FALLS, SD 57105(605) 333-1000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 16, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 16, 2026, Dec 11, 2025, Jun 20, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Nathaniel Paulson M.d. NPPES

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

NATHANIEL PAULSON M.D. (NPI 1700204674) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, licensed in South Dakota (17924) and active in the NPI registry since March 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center, and is a graduate of Sanford School Of Medicine Of University Of South Dakota (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1700204674
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameNATHANIEL PAULSONCredential: M.D.
Location Address1305 W 18TH STSioux Falls, SD 57105-0401
Mailing AddressPo Box 820Sioux Falls, SD 57101-0820 · (605) 261-6565 · Fax (712) 478-4086
Phone(605) 333-1000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSSanford School Of Medicine Of University Of South DakotaGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateMarch 28, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 16, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 16, 2026
✔ NPI 1700204674 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in SD · 17924✔ Licensed in IA · MD-52667
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
1305 W 18TH ST, Sioux Falls, SD 57105
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Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Nate Paulson

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1700204674WA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Avera Health Plans, Medica, Oscar Insurance Company.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Nathaniel Paulson M.d. 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 ID3476775750
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240702004285, I20260102000561
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Des Moines, IA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number160083
Location1111 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50314 · Polk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Sanford Usd Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Sioux Falls, SD
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number430027
Location1305 W 18th St Post Office Box 5039Sioux Falls, SD 57117 · Minnehaha County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

JEDD D BIALAS CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1305 W 18TH ST
SIOUX FALLS, SD 57105
Minnehaha County (605) 333-1000
AARON DANIEL MORTENSEN CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1305 W 18TH ST
SIOUX FALLS, SD 57105
Minnehaha County (605) 333-1000
DR. JULIANA JOHNSON FERRI GUERRA MD
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
1305 W 18TH ST
SIOUX FALLS, SD 57105
Minnehaha County (605) 328-8700
PAUL E GILMORE CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1305 W 18TH ST
SIOUX FALLS, SD 57105
Minnehaha County (605) 333-1000
BETH ABRAHAMSON
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
1305 W 18TH ST
SIOUX FALLS, SD 57105
Minnehaha County (605) 328-3006
RYAN LAWRENCE TENNANT CNP
Nurse Practitioner
1305 W 18TH ST
SIOUX FALLS, SD 57105
Minnehaha County (605) 333-1000
GAY J HEITMANN CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1305 W 18TH ST
SIOUX FALLS, SD 57105
Minnehaha County (605) 333-1000
LCM PATHOLOGISTS PC
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1305 W 18TH ST
SIOUX FALLS, SD 57105
Minnehaha County (800) 284-9806

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 Nathaniel Paulson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nathaniel Paulson is 1700204674. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 28, 2014. The provider is also known as Nate Paulson.

Where is Nathaniel Paulson located?

Nathaniel Paulson practices at 1305 W 18th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105. The listed phone number is (605) 333-1000.

What is Nathaniel Paulson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Nathaniel Paulson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nathaniel Paulson 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.

What insurance does Nathaniel Paulson accept?

Health plans from Avera Health Plans, Medica and Oscar Insurance Company list Nathaniel Paulson 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 Nathaniel Paulson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Nathaniel Paulson is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center and Sanford Usd Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nathaniel Paulson was last updated on January 16, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.