HEATHER A. OSTERBRINK M.D. – NPI #1831377241
Surgery

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

HEATHER OSTERBRINK is a surgeon located in CRESTON, IA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1831377241 to HEATHER OSTERBRINK on February 07, 2008. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. She is also known by her former name HEATHER ANNA TOWNSEND. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208600000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 12 years ago on Feb 06, 2014. 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 HEATHER OSTERBRINK below.

NPI Profile for
HEATHER A. OSTERBRINK

NPI Number
1831377241
Enumeration Date

(more than 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
HEATHER A. OSTERBRINK
Former Name: HEATHER ANNA TOWNSEND
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1610 W TOWNLINE ST
SUITE 110
CRESTON, IA 50801-1066
Phone: (641) 782-3887 Fax: (641) 782-3941
Mailing address
1700 W TOWNLINE ST
CRESTON, IA 50801-1054
Phone: (641) 782-7091 Fax: (641) 782-3830
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
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
208600000X
- Surgery (Primary)
CO 48687
2086S0102X
- Surgery / Surgical Critical Care
CO 48687

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

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
HEATHER OSTERBRINK is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ASCENSION ST MARYS HOSPITAL
      2251 NORTH SHORE DR
      RHINELANDER, WI 54501
    • GREATER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      1700 WEST TOWNLINE STREET
      CRESTON, IA 50801
    • HOWARD YOUNG MEDICAL CENTER
      240 MAPLE ST
      WOODRUFF, WI 54568

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