AARON T. ALTHAUS MD – NPI #1518195619
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.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Orthopaedic Surgery

AARON ALTHAUS is an orthopaedic surgeon located in DAKOTA DUNES, SD. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1518195619 to AARON ALTHAUS on June 26, 2009. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207X00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery.

The NPI profile was last updated on Dec 10, 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 AARON ALTHAUS below.

NPI Profile for
AARON T. ALTHAUS

NPI Number
1518195619
Enumeration Date

(about 17 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
AARON T. ALTHAUS
Credentials
MD
Primary location
575 N SIOUX POINT RD
DAKOTA DUNES, SD 57049-5312
Phone: (605) 217-2667 Fax: (605) 217-2900
1 Other location(s):
MS #3017, 3901 Rainbow Blvd.
University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, KS 66160-0001
Phone: (913) 588-7590
Fax: (913) 588-8186
Mailing address
575 N SIOUX POINT ROAD
DAKOTA DUNES, SD 57049-5312
Phone: (605) 217-2667 Fax: (605) 217-2900
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Dec 10, 2025

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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
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery (Primary)		 KS 94-07232

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.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, RJ & L CARVER COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2009
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
AARON ALTHAUS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CRAWFORD COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      100 MEDICAL PARKWAY
      DENISON, IA 51442
    • DUNES SURGICAL HOSPITAL
      600 N SIOUX POINT ROAD
      DAKOTA DUNES, SD 57049
    • FLOYD VALLEY HEALTHCARE
      714 LINCOLN ST NE
      LE MARS, IA 51031
    • MERCYONE SIOUXLAND MEDICAL CENTER
      801 5TH ST
      SIOUX CITY, IA 51101
    • ST LUKES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      2720 STONE PARK BOULEVARD
      SIOUX CITY, IA 51104

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