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DR. MEGAN BESS STRAND MD
NPI 1841447166
Dermatology in Bismark, ND

Active since August 19, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
401 N 9TH ST., BISMARK, ND 58501(701) 530-6000(701) 530-6407 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 6, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Dr. Megan Bess Strand Md NPPES

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

DR. MEGAN BESS STRAND MD (NPI 1841447166) is an individual dermatology provider in Bismark, North Dakota, licensed in North Dakota (12426) and active in the NPI registry since August 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Sanford Medical Center Bismarck, and is a graduate of University Of North Dakota School Of Medicine (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1841447166
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207N00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MEGAN BESS STRANDCredential: MD
Location Address401 N 9TH ST.Bismark, ND 58501
Mailing Address401 N 9th StBismarck, ND 58501-4530 · (701) 530-6000 · Fax (701) 530-6407
Phone(701) 530-6000
Fax(701) 530-6407
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of North Dakota School Of MedicineGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateAugust 19, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateJune 6, 2023
NPPES CertifiedJune 6, 2023
✔ NPI 1841447166 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDermatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207N00000X
License✔ Licensed in ND · 12426
Definition
A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.
401 N 9TH ST., Bismark, ND 58501
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid12083ND

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.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Megan Bess Strand Md 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 ID5496903965
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120907000574
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Megan Strand reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Innovis Health, LLC
Same address
Multi-Specialty
401 N 9TH ST
Bismarck, ND 58501
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Dakota enrollment
  • 617 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1053039032 (701) 712-4500

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 15

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.

Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 17003
This procedure involves removing 2-14 precancerous skin growths. The growths are treated to prevent them from potentially developing into skin cancer. The process is safe, with minimal discomfort, and promotes healthier skin.
1,127 services225 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
851 services727 patients
Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth 11102
A biopsy of a skin growth involves taking a small sample of the growth to examine it under a microscope. This helps determine if the growth is harmful. The procedure is typically quick, with minimal discomfort. It's a crucial step in ensuring your skin's health.
388 services335 patients
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth 17000
"Destruction of precancer skin growth" is a procedure that eliminates a single precancerous skin growth. This is done to prevent it from developing into skin cancer. The growth may be removed using various methods such as cryotherapy (freezing), laser therapy, or topical medications.
388 services322 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
270 services213 patients
Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth 11103
A biopsy of related skin growth is a procedure where a small piece of skin growth is removed for testing. If additional growths are identified, they may also be biopsied. This helps in diagnosing skin conditions and planning appropriate treatment.
184 services123 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Sanford Medical Center Bismarck

Acute Care Hospitals · Bismarck, ND
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number350015
Location300 N 7th StBismarck, ND 58506 · Burleigh County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Essentia Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Fargo, ND
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number350070
Location3000 32nd Ave SouthFargo, ND 58104 · Cass County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 58501 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.

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer
54%935 patients3/55-star benchmark: 92%
Cervical Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 21-64 years of age who were screened for cervical cancer using either of the following criteria: - Women age 21-64 who had cervical cytology performed every 3 years - Women age 30-64 who had cervical cytology/human papillomavirus (HPV)…
48%1,053 patients
Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a nephropathy screening test or evidence of nephropathy during the measurement period
90%41 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%4,201 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
88%2,770 patients3/55-star benchmark: 99%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
100%1,197 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
72%3,292 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
100%3,292 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
42%3,292 patients2/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
46%3,292 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

DR. STEPHANIE A. TRAXINGER DO
Family Medicine
401 N 9TH ST.
BISMARCK, ND 58501
Burleigh County (701) 530-6000
MEGAN ELIZABETH SMITH OTRL
Occupational Therapist (Pediatrics)
401 N 9TH ST.
BISMARCK, ND 58501
Burleigh County (701) 530-6000

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 Strand's NPI number?

The NPI number for Megan Strand is 1841447166. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 19, 2008.

Where is Megan Strand located?

Megan Strand practices at 401 N 9th St., Bismark, ND 58501. The listed phone number is (701) 530-6000.

What is Megan Strand's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dermatology with taxonomy code 207N00000X.

Is Megan Strand enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Megan Strand 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 organization bills Medicare for Megan Strand's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Megan Strand reassigns Medicare benefits to Innovis Health, LLC (Bismarck, ND). The 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 Strand's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Megan Strand accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota and Sanford Health Plan list Megan Strand 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 Megan Strand affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Megan Strand is affiliated with Sanford Medical Center Bismarck and Essentia Health.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Megan Strand was last updated on June 6, 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.