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LAKES REGIONAL HEALTHCARE
NPI 1891371001
Surgery in Spirit Lake, IA

Active since March 19, 2021
2301 HIGHWAY 71, SPIRIT LAKE, IA 51360(712) 336-8796 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 19, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Lakes Regional Healthcare NPPES

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

LAKES REGIONAL HEALTHCARE (NPI 1891371001), doing business as Northwest Iowa Surgeons, is a healthcare organization registered as a surgery in Spirit Lake, Iowa and active in the NPI registry since March 2021. The organization lists Steve Alger, Sr Vp And Cfo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1891371001
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Legal Business NameLAKES REGIONAL HEALTHCARE
Location Address2301 HIGHWAY 71Spirit Lake, IA 51360-1185
Mailing Address2301 Highway 71Spirit Lake, IA 51360-1185 · (712) 336-8796
Phone(712) 336-8796
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialSteve AlgerSr Vp And Cfo · (712) 336-8796
Enumeration DateMarch 19, 2021
NPPES CertifiedMarch 19, 2021
✔ NPI 1891371001 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
2301 HIGHWAY 71, Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsNorthwest Iowa Surgeons

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)

Lakes Regional Healthcare is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

64

Medicare enrollment records show 64 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Lakes Regional Healthcare, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 4 practice at this address and 15 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 7

Family Practice15
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)14
Emergency Medicine11
Nurse Practitioner8
Orthopedic Surgery7
General Surgery5
Podiatry4

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 64
Averill Fuhs, DO
Family Practice
NPI 1700306974
2301 HIGHWAY 71 STE C
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-3750
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
William Knoer, ARNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1033731187
2301 HIGHWAY 71
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-1230
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Whitney Nelson
Family Practice
NPI 1093208613
2301 HIGHWAY 71
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-1230
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Svetlana Rivilis, DO
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1063568699
2323 US-71
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(754) 270-3259
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Marsha Haar, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1871974717
2700 23RD ST
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-2410
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Zachary Borus, MD
Family Practice
NPI 1164666277
2700 23RD ST
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-2410
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Brett Olson, M.D.
Family Practice
NPI 1346211646
2700 23RD ST
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-2410
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Steven Vander Leest, D.O.
Family Practice
NPI 1649286386
2700 23RD ST STE C
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-3750
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Nina Rohling, CRNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1649573247
2301 HIGHWAY 71 PO BOX AB
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-1230
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Mara Groom, D.O.
Family Practice
NPI 1437599297
2301 HIGHWAY 71 STE C
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-3750
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
John Sherrill, CRNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1700383171
2323 US HWY 71
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-1230
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.4 mi
Michael Kalkhoff, MD
Family Practice
NPI 1649684325
2301 HIGHWAY 71 STE C
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-3750
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.7 mi
Jessica Reinking, ARNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1346891926
2700 23RD ST STE C
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-3750
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.0 mi
John Leupold, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1548290182
2301 HIGHWAY 71 SOUTH
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-1230
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare5.3 mi
Thomas Lambert, MD
Family Practice
NPI 1467195065
2323 US-71
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-1230
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare7.5 mi
Benjamin Branigan, MD
General Surgery
NPI 1780206110
1823 HIGHWAY BLVD STE 5
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-6320
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare18 mi
Benjamin Armstrong, CRNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1174845564
1200 1ST AVE E
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 264-6165
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare18 mi
Timothy Blankers, DPM
Podiatry
NPI 1902869803
1200 1ST AVE E STE C
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-7511
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare19 mi
Jason Hough, D.O.
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1831155126
1200 1ST AVE E
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-7511
✔ PECOS19 mi
Natalie Potrament, NP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1750396404
116 E 11TH ST SUITE 101
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 264-3500
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare19 mi
See all 64 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 Lakes Regional Healthcare's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lakes Regional Healthcare is 1891371001. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 19, 2021. The provider is doing business as Northwest Iowa Surgeons.

Where is Lakes Regional Healthcare located?

Lakes Regional Healthcare is located at 2301 Highway 71, Spirit Lake, IA 51360. The listed phone number is (712) 336-8796.

What is Lakes Regional Healthcare's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Lakes Regional Healthcare enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lakes Regional Healthcare is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Lakes Regional Healthcare?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 64 clinicians in 7 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Lakes Regional Healthcare. 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 Family Practice (15), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) (14) and Emergency Medicine (11). Of these, 4 practice at this address and 15 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Lakes Regional Healthcare accept?

Health plans from Avera Health Plans and Sanford Health Plan list Lakes Regional Healthcare 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 Lakes Regional Healthcare was last updated on March 19, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.