WILFRED EDWIN GOULD III MD
NPI 1720025265
Hospitalist in Elk River, MN

Active since June 01, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
290 MAIN ST NW, ELK RIVER, MN 55330(763) 241-5800 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 9, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Wilfred Edwin Gould Iii Md NPPES

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

WILFRED EDWIN GOULD III MD (NPI 1720025265) is an individual hospitalist provider in Elk River, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (27452) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Essentia Health St Mary's Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Minnesota Medical School (1981).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720025265
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameWILFRED EDWIN GOULD IIICredential: MD
Location Address290 MAIN ST NWElk River, MN 55330-1270
Mailing Address290 Main St NwElk River, MN 55330-1270
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Minnesota Medical SchoolGraduated 1981
Enumeration DateJune 1, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 9, 2025
NPPES CertifiedMay 9, 2025
NPI 1720025265 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in MN · 27452
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License 27452 (MN)
290 MAIN ST NW, Elk River, MN 55330

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Wilfred Edwin Gould Iii 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 ID9739072935
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040203000337
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
152 services146 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
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.
120 services53 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
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.
79 services75 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital 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.
41 services39 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
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.
23 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Essentia Health St Mary's Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Duluth, MN
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number240002
Location402 East Second StreetDuluth, MN 55805 · St. Louis County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Essentia Health St Joseph's Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Brainerd, MN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number240075
Location523 North 3rd StreetBrainerd, MN 56401 · Crow Wing County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Crosby, MN
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number241353
Location320 East Main StreetCrosby, MN 56441 · Crow Wing County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Astera Health

Critical Access Hospitals · Wadena, MN
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number241354
Location421 11th Street NWWadena, MN 56482 · Wadena County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 55330 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
$127.61 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $168.28
Typical copayment $31.90 (range $14.00 – $42.07)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier37 claims37 services$111.02 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
290 MAIN ST NW
ELK RIVER, MN 55330
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
290 MAIN ST NW
ELK RIVER, MN 55330
Clinic/Center (Primary Care)
290 MAIN ST NW, STE 100
ELK RIVER, MN 55330
Pharmacist
290 MAIN ST NW
ELK RIVER, MN 55330
Pediatrics
290 MAIN ST NW, SUITE 100
ELK RIVER, MN 55330
Allergy & Immunology
290 MAIN ST NW
ELK RIVER, MN 55330
Physician Assistant (Medical)
290 MAIN ST NW, SUITE 100
ELK RIVER, MN 55330
Family Medicine
290 MAIN ST NW
ELK RIVER, MN 55330

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 Wilfred Gould's NPI number?

The NPI number for Wilfred Gould is 1720025265. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 1, 2006.

Where is Wilfred Gould located?

Wilfred Gould practices at 290 Main St NW, Elk River, MN 55330. The listed phone number is (763) 241-5800.

What is Wilfred Gould's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Wilfred Gould enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Wilfred Gould 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 Wilfred Gould accept?

Health plans from Medica list Wilfred Gould 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 Wilfred Gould affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Wilfred Gould is affiliated with Essentia Health St Mary's Medical Center, Essentia Health St Joseph's Medical Center, Cuyuna Regional Medical Center and Astera Health.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Wilfred Gould was last updated on May 9, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.