DANA RIOUX FORKER MD – NPI #1417397019
Plastic Surgery

A plastic surgeon deals with the repair, reconstruction or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk and external genitalia or cosmetic enhancement of these areas of the body. Cosmetic surgery is an essential component of plastic surgery. The plastic surgeon uses cosmetic surgical principles to both improve overall appearance and to optimize the outcome of reconstructive procedures. The surgeon uses aesthetic surgical principles not only to improve undesirable qualities of normal structures but in all reconstructive procedures as well.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Plastic Surgery

DANA RIOUX FORKER is a plastic surgeon located in ROCHESTER, MN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1417397019 to DANA RIOUX FORKER on June 27, 2013. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. He is also known by his other name DANA RIOUX-FORKER. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208200000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Plastic Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 5 years ago on Nov 16, 2021. 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 DANA RIOUX FORKER below.

NPI Profile for
DANA RIOUX FORKER

NPI Number
1417397019
Enumeration Date

(about 13 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
DANA RIOUX FORKER
Other Name: DANA RIOUX-FORKER
Credentials
MD
Primary location
200 1ST ST SW
ROCHESTER, MN 55905
Phone: (507) 284-2511 Fax:
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Nov 16, 2021

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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
208200000X
- Plastic Surgery (Primary)		 UT 11805466-1205
2086S0122X
- Surgery / Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery		 MN 65469
2086S0105X
- Surgery / Surgery of the Hand		 MN 65469
208600000X
- Surgery		 MO 2013020688

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)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
OTHER
Affiliation
Y
Endpoint Location
50 N MEDICAL DR,
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
CHICAGO COLLEGE OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY - Graduated 2013
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
DANA RIOUX FORKER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • SAINT LUKE'S SOUTH HOSPITAL
      12300 METCALF AVENUE
      OVERLAND PARK, KS 66213
    • SAINT LUKES NORTH HOSPITAL
      5830 N W BARRY ROAD
      KANSAS CITY, MO 64154
    • ST LUKES HOSPITAL OF KANSAS CITY
      4401 WORNALL ROAD
      KANSAS CITY, MO 64111

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