DR. MARK JOHN BUITENWERF D.D.S.
NPI 1780873349
Dentist - General Practice in Decorah, IA

Active since October 19, 2007Opted out of Medicare · through Jun 5, 2028
501 SANFORD ST, DECORAH, IA 52101(563) 382-2441 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 19, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Mark John Buitenwerf D.d.s. NPPES

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

DR. MARK JOHN BUITENWERF D.D.S. (NPI 1780873349) is an individual general practice provider in Decorah, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (05817) and active in the NPI registry since October 2007. He has opted out of Medicare through June 5, 2028 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780873349
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy1223G0001X
Provider Legal NameDR. MARK JOHN BUITENWERFCredential: D.D.S.
Location Address501 SANFORD STDecorah, IA 52101-2005
Mailing Address501 Sanford StDecorah, IA 52101-2005 · (563) 382-2441
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateOctober 19, 2007
NPI 1780873349 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyDentist · General PracticeDental Providers
Taxonomy Code1223G0001X
License Licensed in IA · 05817
Definition
A general dentist is the primary dental care provider for patients of all ages. The general dentist is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, management and overall coordination of services related to patients' oral health needs.
501 SANFORD ST, Decorah, IA 52101

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Opted out of Medicare

Dr. Mark John Buitenwerf D.d.s. has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from June 5, 2012 through June 5, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateJune 5, 2012
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughJune 5, 2028Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 52101 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
$81.84 typical visit price
range $52.96 – $161.40
Typical copayment $20.46 (range $13.24 – $40.35)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.36 typical visit price
range $16.91 – $131.98
Typical copayment $16.59 (range $4.22 – $32.99)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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 5

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

Dentist (General Practice)
501 SANFORD ST
DECORAH, IA 52101
Dentist (General Practice)
501 SANFORD ST
DECORAH, IA 52101
Dentist (General Practice)
501 SANFORD ST
DECORAH, IA 52101
Dentist
501 SANFORD ST
DECORAH, IA 52101
Dentist (General Practice)
501 SANFORD ST
DECORAH, IA 52101

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 Mark Buitenwerf's NPI number?

The NPI number for Mark Buitenwerf is 1780873349. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 19, 2007.

Where is Mark Buitenwerf located?

Mark Buitenwerf practices at 501 Sanford St, Decorah, IA 52101. The listed phone number is (563) 382-2441.

What is Mark Buitenwerf's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in General Practice, with taxonomy code 1223G0001X.

Is Mark Buitenwerf enrolled in Medicare?

No. Mark Buitenwerf has opted out of Medicare through June 5, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Mark Buitenwerf was last updated on October 19, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.