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MR. RICK L PAULSON MD
NPI 1790705168
Plastic Surgery in Bismark, ND

Active since July 20, 2006Opted out of Medicare · through Jul 1, 2027
115 W CENTURY AVE, SUITE B, BISMARK, ND 58803(701) 255-2252(701) 255-2255 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

About Mr. Rick L Paulson Md NPPES

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

MR. RICK L PAULSON MD (NPI 1790705168) is an individual plastic surgery provider in Bismark, North Dakota, licensed in North Dakota (7486) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He has opted out of Medicare through July 1, 2027 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1790705168
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208200000X
Provider Legal NameMR. RICK L PAULSONCredential: MD
Location Address115 W CENTURY AVE, SUITE BBismark, ND 58803
Mailing Address115 W Century Ave, Suite BBismark, ND 58803 · (701) 255-2252 · Fax (701) 255-2255
Phone(701) 255-2252
Fax(701) 255-2255
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 20, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1790705168 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPlastic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208200000X
License✔ Licensed in ND · 7486
Definition
A plastic surgeon deals with the repair, reconstruction or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk and external genitalia or cosmetic enhancement of these areas of the body. Cosmetic surgery is an essential component of plastic surgery. The plastic surgeon uses cosmetic surgical principles to both improve overall appearance and to optimize the outcome of reconstructive procedures. The surgeon uses aesthetic surgical principles not only to improve undesirable qualities of normal structures but in all reconstructive procedures as well.
115 W CENTURY AVE, Bismark, ND 58803
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Medica.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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Opted out of Medicare

Mr. Rick L Paulson Md 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 July 1, 2015 through July 1, 2027.

Opt-Out Effective DateJuly 1, 2015
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughJuly 1, 2027Opt-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 58803 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
$69.48 typical visit price
range $18.11 – $137.65
Typical copayment $17.37 (range $4.52 – $34.41)
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.

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 Rick Paulson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rick Paulson is 1790705168. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 20, 2006.

Where is Rick Paulson located?

Rick Paulson practices at 115 W Century Ave Suite B, Bismark, ND 58803. The listed phone number is (701) 255-2252.

What is Rick Paulson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Plastic Surgery with taxonomy code 208200000X.

Is Rick Paulson enrolled in Medicare?

No. Rick Paulson has opted out of Medicare through July 1, 2027. 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.

What insurance does Rick Paulson accept?

Health plans from Medica list Rick 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rick Paulson was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.