MONTE S. DIRKS M.D. – NPI #1760462642
Ophthalmology

An ophthalmologist who specializes in the treatment of glaucoma and other disorders related to increased intraocular pressure and optic nerve damage. This specialty involves the medical and surgical treatment of these conditions.

MONTE DIRKS is an ophthalmologist located in RAPID CITY, SD. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1760462642 to MONTE DIRKS on January 18, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207WX0009X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Ophthalmology, specializing in Glaucoma Specialist

The NPI profile was previously updated about 9 years ago on Jul 10, 2017. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for MONTE DIRKS below.

NPI Profile for
MONTE S. DIRKS

NPI Number
1760462642
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
MONTE S. DIRKS
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
2800 3RD ST
RAPID CITY, SD 57701-7374
Phone: (605) 341-2000 Fax: (605) 719-3211
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for MONTE DIRKS

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDSD6300502
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207WX0009X
- Ophthalmology / Glaucoma Specialist (Primary)
SD 1841

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Additional Information

Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices

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