SCOTT M. RIESTER MD – NPI #1700042710
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

SCOTT RIESTER is an orthopaedic surgeon located in ALBERT LEA, MN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1700042710 to SCOTT RIESTER on July 30, 2008. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. 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.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 6 years ago on Sep 28, 2020. 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 SCOTT RIESTER below.

NPI Profile for
SCOTT M. RIESTER

NPI Number
1700042710
Enumeration Date

(about 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
SCOTT M. RIESTER
Credentials
MD
Primary location
404 W FOUNTAIN ST
ALBERT LEA, MN 56007
Phone: (507) 373-2384 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
205 Wabasha St S
Saint Paul, MN 55107-1805
Phone: (651) 293-8269
Mailing address
200 1ST ST SW
ROCHESTER, MN 55905-0002
Phone: (507) 284-2511 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Sep 28, 2020

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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)		 MN 52044
390200000X
- Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2083X0100X
- Preventive Medicine / Occupational Medicine		 MN 52044

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.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

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Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
404 W FOUNTAIN ST,
ALBERT LEA, MN 77025-1669

Additional Information

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
SCOTT RIESTER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM - ALBERT LEA AND AUSTIN
      404 WEST FOUNTAIN STREET
      ALBERT LEA, MN 56007

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