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MEGAN ASKELSON FNP
NPI 1740692482
Nurse Practitioner in Bemidji, MN

Active since May 29, 2014PECOS Enrolled
705 5TH ST NW STE B, BEMIDJI, MN 56601(218) 333-4735(218) 333-4783 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 7, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 7, 2023, May 21, 2019, Oct 5, 2018 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2015).

About Megan Askelson Fnp NPPES

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

MEGAN ASKELSON FNP (NPI 1740692482) is an individual nurse practitioner in Bemidji, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (2478) and active in the NPI registry since May 2014. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Ada.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740692482
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameMEGAN ASKELSONCredential: FNP
Location Address705 5TH ST NW STE BBemidji, MN 56601
Mailing AddressPo Box 5074Sioux Falls, SD 57117-5074 · (605) 328-6585
Phone(218) 333-4735
Fax(218) 333-4783
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateMay 29, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 7, 20235 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1740692482 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 MN · 2478
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 R41375 (ND)
705 5TH ST NW STE B, Bemidji, MN 56601
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1201 9th St WAda, MN 56510-1279 · Phone (218) 784-5000 · Fax (218) 784-3855

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota, Sanford Health Plan, Security Health Plan.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Megan Askelson Fnp is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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

5

Medicare enrollment records show Megan Askelson reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Sanford Health Of Northern Minnesota
Same address
Occupational Medicine
705 5TH ST NW STE B
Bemidji, MN 56601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1417006255 (Minnesota)
  • 3 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1023496155 (218) 333-4735
Sanford Medical Center Fargo
52 mi
Rural Health
410 4TH ST NW
Mahnomen, MN 56557
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota and North Dakota enrollments
  • Also billed through NPI 1952323974 (North Dakota)
  • 376 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1831131234 (218) 935-2514
Northern Itasca Hospital District
61 mi
Critical Access
258 PINE TREE DRIVE
Bigfork, MN 56628
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 23 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1851335525 (218) 743-3177
Altru Health System
71 mi
Clinic/Center
312 INTERNATIONAL DR
Red Lake Falls, MN 56750
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 193 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1871682344 (218) 253-4343
Matrix Medical Plus
885 mi
Nurse Practitioner
424 CHURCH ST STE 2600
Nashville, TN 37219
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 126 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1376973461 (877) 564-3627

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 56601 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
$85.82 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $168.28
Typical copayment $21.45 (range $14.00 – $42.07)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

SANFORD HEALTH OF NORTHERN MINNESOTA
Preventive Medicine (Occupational Medicine)
705 5TH ST NW STE B
BEMIDJI, MN 56601
Beltrami County (218) 333-4735
PATRICIA KAY MAPES PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Physical Therapist
705 5TH ST NW STE B
BEMIDJI, MN 56601
Beltrami County (218) 333-4735
DR. DENISE ANN MERSCHMAN DNP, C-FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
705 5TH ST NW STE B
BEMIDJI, MN 56601
Beltrami County (218) 333-4735

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 Megan Askelson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Megan Askelson is 1740692482. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 29, 2014.

Where is Megan Askelson located?

Megan Askelson practices at 705 5th St NW Ste B, Bemidji, MN 56601. The listed phone number is (218) 333-4735.

What is Megan Askelson's specialty?

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

Is Megan Askelson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Megan Askelson is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Megan Askelson's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Megan Askelson reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Sanford Health Of Northern Minnesota (Bemidji, MN), Sanford Medical Center Fargo (Mahnomen, MN), Northern Itasca Hospital District (Bigfork, MN), Altru Health System (Red Lake Falls, MN) and Matrix Medical Plus (Nashville, TN). 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 Megan Askelson's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Megan Askelson accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota, Sanford Health Plan and Security Health Plan list Megan Askelson 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Megan Askelson was last updated on March 7, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.