DOUGLAS COUNTY HOSPITAL – NPI #1427342138
Orthopaedic Surgery
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
DOUGLAS COUNTY HOSPITAL is an orthopaedic surgeon located in ALEXANDRIA, MN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1427342138 to DOUGLAS COUNTY HOSPITAL on May 31, 2011. It is a Type-2 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an organization. According to the NPI Registry, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207X00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery. Bear in mind that having a taxonomy code selected doesn't replace any credentialing or validation process that may be required by law.
The NPI profile was last updated on Sep 15, 2025. 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 DOUGLAS COUNTY HOSPITAL below.
NPI Profile for
DOUGLAS COUNTY HOSPITAL
(more than 15 years ago)
ALEXANDRIA, MN 56308-5274 Phone: (320) 762-1144 Fax: (320) 762-1935
2 Other location(s):
Fergus Falls, MN 56537-1147
Phone: (320) 762-1144
Fax: (320) 762-1935
Willmar, MN 56201-4404
Phone: (320) 214-7355
ADMINISTRATOR
Phone: (320) 762-6021
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Identifiers for DOUGLAS COUNTY HOSPITAL
Identifiers are used to associate other provider identifiers such as Medicaid or other insurers (ie:, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Aetna, Kaiser-Permanente, etc.), with their NPI number. These identifiers can be used in matching an NPI number to an insurer's records. However, not all providers have such numbers and not all providers choose to include them in their NPI information.
| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
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| other | LICENSE | MN | 564 |
| other | MEDICARE PTAN | MN | C05876 |
| other | RAILROAD MEDICARE | MN | DS7370 |
| medicaid | MN | 1427342138 |
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 |
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| 207X00000X - Orthopaedic Surgery (Primary) |
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| 363L00000X - Nurse Practitioner |
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| 363A00000X - Physician Assistant |
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| 2255A2300X - Specialist/Technologist / Athletic Trainer |
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| 213ES0103X - Podiatrist / Foot & Ankle Surgery |
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| 208100000X - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation |
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| 207XX0005X - Orthopaedic Surgery / Sports Medicine |
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| 207T00000X - Neurological Surgery |
The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.