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NORTHWEST IOWA EAR NOSE & THROAT
NPI 1821619479
Otolaryngology in Spencer, IA

Active since May 05, 2020
920 GRAND AVE, SPENCER, IA 51301(712) 262-8120(712) 262-7028 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 10, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 10, 2023, May 5, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Northwest Iowa Ear Nose & Throat NPPES

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

NORTHWEST IOWA EAR NOSE & THROAT (NPI 1821619479) is a healthcare organization registered as an otolaryngology in Spencer, Iowa and active in the NPI registry since May 2020. The organization lists Brenda Tiefenthaler, President/ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821619479
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207Y00000X
Legal Business NameSPENCER MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL
Location Address920 GRAND AVESpencer, IA 51301-3641
Mailing AddressPo Box 1194Spencer, IA 51301-1194 · (712) 262-8120 · Fax (712) 262-7028
Phone(712) 262-8120
Fax(712) 262-7028
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialBrenda TiefenthalerPresident/ceo · (712) 264-6111
Enumeration DateMay 5, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 10, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 10, 2023
✔ NPI 1821619479 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOtolaryngologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Y00000X
Definition
An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.
920 GRAND AVE, Spencer, IA 51301
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsNorthwest Iowa Ear Nose & Throat

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Avera Health Plans, Sanford Health Plan.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Northwest Iowa Ear Nose & Throat is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

175

Medicare enrollment records show 175 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Northwest Iowa Ear Nose & Throat, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address and 42 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 25

Emergency Medicine32
Nurse Practitioner30
Family Practice29
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)16
Urology9
Orthopedic Surgery8
Hospitalist5
Interventional Cardiology5
17 other specialties41

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 175
Joshua Espelund, M.D.
Otolaryngology
NPI 1225158819
920 GRAND AVE
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-8120
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Daniel Jorgensen, MD
Otolaryngology
NPI 1588634794
920 GRAND AVE
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-8120
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Christian Kladstrup, DO
Hospitalist
NPI 1780321026
101 E 10TH ST
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 264-3591
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Morgan Spielman
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1548810625
116 E 11TH ST STE 101
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 264-3500
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Emily Walton, ARNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1902689763
116 E 11TH ST STE 101
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 264-3500
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
William Bensen, D.O.
Family Practice
NPI 1750768339
116 E 11TH ST STE 101
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 264-3500
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Sara Casey, ARNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1003401720
116 E 11TH ST
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 264-3500
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Amy Jochims, M.D.
Family Practice
NPI 1013328483
116 E 11TH ST STE 101
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 264-3581
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Amber Holmes, M.D.
Family Practice
NPI 1144755786
101 E 10TH ST
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 264-3500
✔ PECOS0.2 mi
Sonia Sather, M.D.
Hospitalist
NPI 1285614883
116 E 11TH ST SUITE 101
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 264-3500
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Timothy Blankers, DPM
Podiatry
NPI 1902869803
1200 1ST AVE E STE C
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-7511
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Rachelle Gewecke, T-LMHC
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1386516060
1200 1ST AVE E STE 1
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 264-6228
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Jason Hough, D.O.
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1831155126
1200 1ST AVE E
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-7511
✔ PECOS0.2 mi
Laura Johnson, SLP
Qualified Speech Language Pathologist
NPI 1699019323
1200 1ST AVE E
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 264-6415
0.2 mi
Morgan Mills, DPT
Physical Therapist in Private Practice
NPI 1265138382
1200 1ST AVE E
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 264-6189
0.2 mi
Andrew Pick, DO
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1306144464
1200 1ST AVE E STE C
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-7511
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Glenn Preston, M.D.
Hematology/Oncology
NPI 1194796243
1200 1ST AVE E ABBEN CANCER CENTER
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 264-6550
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Joleen Stout, PT
Physical Therapist in Private Practice
NPI 1508685843
1200 1ST AVE E STE 1
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 264-6189
✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
David Christ, M.D.
Urology
NPI 1922072297
1200 1ST AVE E SUITE B
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-6214
✔ PECOS0.2 mi
Brian Wilson, D.O.
Obstetrics/Gynecology
NPI 1871572404
1823 HIGHWAY BLVD SUITE 5
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-6320
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.6 mi
See all 175 clinicians

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

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 Spencer Municipal Hospital's NPI number?

The NPI number for Spencer Municipal Hospital is 1821619479. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 5, 2020. The provider is doing business as Northwest Iowa Ear Nose & Throat.

Where is Spencer Municipal Hospital located?

Spencer Municipal Hospital is located at 920 Grand Ave, Spencer, IA 51301. The listed phone number is (712) 262-8120.

What is Spencer Municipal Hospital's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Otolaryngology with taxonomy code 207Y00000X.

Is Spencer Municipal Hospital enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Spencer Municipal Hospital is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Spencer Municipal Hospital?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 175 clinicians in 25 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Spencer Municipal Hospital. A 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 the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Emergency Medicine (32), Nurse Practitioner (30) and Family Practice (29). Of these, 2 practice at this address and 42 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Spencer Municipal Hospital accept?

Health plans from Avera Health Plans and Sanford Health Plan list Spencer Municipal Hospital 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 Spencer Municipal Hospital was last updated on October 10, 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.