BRENT EKSTROM DO
NPI 1881940682
Hospitalist in Duluth, MN

Active since July 30, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
402 E 2ND ST, DULUTH, MN 55805(218) 786-4000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 26, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Brent Ekstrom Do NPPES

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

BRENT EKSTROM DO (NPI 1881940682) is an individual hospitalist provider in Duluth, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (56537) and active in the NPI registry since July 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Essentia Health St Mary's Medical Center, and is a graduate of Midwestern University, Chicago College Of Osteopathic Med (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1881940682
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameBRENT EKSTROMCredential: DO
Location Address402 E 2ND STDuluth, MN 55805-1906
Mailing Address2925 Chicago AveMinneapolis, MN 55407-1321 · (612) 262-5000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMidwestern University, Chicago College Of Osteopathic MedGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateJuly 30, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 26, 2024
NPPES CertifiedMarch 26, 2024
NPI 1881940682 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in MN · 56537
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 56537 (MN)
402 E 2ND ST, Duluth, MN 55805

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Brent Ekstrom Do 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 ID2769702091
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150527002458, I20200422002485
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
167 services79 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
55 services39 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
50 services49 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
16 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Essentia Health St Mary's Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Duluth, MN
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number240002
Location402 East Second StreetDuluth, MN 55805 · St. Louis County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Essentia Health Duluth

Acute Care Hospitals · Duluth, MN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number240019
Location502 East Second StreetDuluth, MN 55805 · St. Louis County
Birthing friendly

Essentia Health Sandstone

Critical Access Hospitals · Sandstone, MN
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number241309
Location705 Lundorff Drive SouthSandstone, MN 55072 · Pine County
Emergency services

Essentia Health Deer River

Critical Access Hospitals · Deer River, MN
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number241360
Location115 10th Avenue NortheastDeer River, MN 56636 · Itasca County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 55805 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
$127.61 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $168.28
Typical copayment $31.90 (range $14.00 – $42.07)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Standard wheelchair K0001
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
2 suppliers11 claims11 services$19.96 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

Emergency Medicine
402 E 2ND ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
Physician Assistant
402 E 2ND ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
Hospitalist
402 E 2ND ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
Physician Assistant
402 E 2ND ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
Physician Assistant
402 E 2ND ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
Physical Therapist
402 E 2ND ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
Physical Therapist
402 E 2ND ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
Occupational Therapist
402 E 2ND ST
DULUTH, MN 55805

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 Brent Ekstrom's NPI number?

The NPI number for Brent Ekstrom is 1881940682. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 30, 2012.

Where is Brent Ekstrom located?

Brent Ekstrom practices at 402 E 2nd St, Duluth, MN 55805. The listed phone number is (218) 786-4000.

What is Brent Ekstrom's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Brent Ekstrom enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Brent Ekstrom 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.

What insurance does Brent Ekstrom accept?

Health plans from Medica list Brent Ekstrom 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 Brent Ekstrom affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Brent Ekstrom is affiliated with Essentia Health St Mary's Medical Center, Essentia Health Duluth, Essentia Health Sandstone and Essentia Health Deer River.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Brent Ekstrom was last updated on March 26, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.