GWEN WITZEL NP-C
NPI 1720026768
Nurse Practitioner in Fargo, ND

Active since June 03, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
82.99/100
CMS Quality Rating
5225 23RD AVE S, FARGO, ND 58104(701) 234-2000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 5, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Gwen Witzel Np-c NPPES

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

GWEN WITZEL NP-C (NPI 1720026768) is an individual nurse practitioner in Fargo, North Dakota, licensed in North Dakota (R22146) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Sanford Medical Center Fargo, and is a graduate of Other (1997).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720026768
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameGWEN WITZELCredential: NP-C
Location Address5225 23RD AVE SFargo, ND 58104-7927
Mailing AddressPo Box 2010Fargo, ND 58122-2484 · (701) 234-2000 · Fax (701) 417-3726
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1997
Enumeration DateJune 3, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 5, 2018
✔ NPI 1720026768 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
License✔ Licensed in ND · R22146
Definition
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · FamilyTaxonomy 363LF0000X · License R22146 (ND)
5225 23RD AVE S, Fargo, ND 58104

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Gwen Rohde Np-c

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid19584ND

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Gwen Witzel Np-c 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 ID5799827846
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100127000732
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

3

Medicare enrollment records show Gwen Witzel reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Family Medicine
1220 SHEYENNE ST
West Fargo, ND 58078
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Dakota enrollment
  • 1,464 clinicians in this Medicare group
Rural Health
164 W 13TH ST
Grafton, ND 58237
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Dakota enrollment
  • 23 clinicians in this Medicare group
Public Health or Welfare
24276 166TH STREET, AIRPORT ROAD
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 282 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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.

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.
165 services164 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.
151 services123 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.
129 services75 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Sanford Medical Center Fargo

Acute Care Hospitals · Fargo, ND
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number350011
Location801 Broadway NorthFargo, ND 58122 · Cass County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 58104 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
$85.71 typical visit price
range $55.75 – $168.12
Typical copayment $21.42 (range $13.93 – $42.03)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$98.29 typical visit price
range $18.11 – $137.65
Typical copayment $24.57 (range $4.52 – $34.41)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

82.99/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality87.06
Promoting Interoperability99
Improvement Activities40
Cost57.08

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

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

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier17 claims17 services$20.10 avg. paid by Medicare
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 supplier17 claims17 services$114.33 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.

Emergency Medicine
5225 23RD AVE S
FARGO, ND 58104
Emergency Medicine
5225 23RD AVE S
FARGO, ND 58104
Internal Medicine
5225 23RD AVE S
FARGO, ND 58104
Hospitalist
5225 23RD AVE S
FARGO, ND 58104
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
5225 23RD AVE S
FARGO, ND 58104
Obstetrics & Gynecology
5225 23RD AVE S
FARGO, ND 58104
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
5225 23RD AVE S
FARGO, ND 58104
Nurse Practitioner
5225 23RD AVE S
FARGO, ND 58104

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 Gwen Witzel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gwen Witzel is 1720026768. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 3, 2006. The provider is also known as Gwen Rohde Np-C.

Where is Gwen Witzel located?

Gwen Witzel practices at 5225 23rd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58104. The listed phone number is (701) 234-2000.

What is Gwen Witzel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Is Gwen Witzel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gwen Witzel 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Gwen Witzel's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Gwen Witzel reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Sanford Medical Center Fargo (West Fargo, ND), Christian Unity Hospital Corporation (Grafton, ND) and Eagle Butte Indian Health Service Hospital (Eagle Butte, SD). 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 Gwen Witzel's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Gwen Witzel accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota, Sanford Health Plan and Security Health Plan list Gwen Witzel 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 Gwen Witzel affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Gwen Witzel is affiliated with Sanford Medical Center Fargo.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Gwen Witzel was last updated on April 5, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 years 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.