Dr Andrew James Hvidston, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Fargo, ND

Dr Andrew James Hvidston, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Fargo, North Dakota. He went to University Of Minnesota Medical School and graduated in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Sanford Medical Center Fargo, Sanford Medical Center Fargo and his current practice location is 1720 University Dr S, Fargo, North Dakota. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (701) 280-4140.

Dr Andrew James Hvidston is licensed to practice in North Dakota (license number 5831) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1477505725.

Contact Information

Dr Andrew James Hvidston, MD
1720 University Dr S,
Fargo, ND 58103-4940
(701) 280-4140
(701) 237-0922



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Andrew James Hvidston
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience40 Years
Location1720 University Dr S, Fargo, North Dakota
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Andrew James Hvidston attended and graduated from University Of Minnesota Medical School in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1477505725
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/16/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/03/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4486559317
  • Enrollment ID: I20031204000342

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Andrew James Hvidston such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1477505725NPI-NPPES
16191MedicaidND
17888MedicaidND

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 29757 (Minnesota)Secondary
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 5831 (North Dakota)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Sanford Medical Center FargoFargo, NDHospital
Chi Mercy HealthValley city, NDHospital
Perham HealthPerham, MNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Sanford Medical Center Fargo84269678031094
Sanford Medical Center Fargo84269678031094

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameSanford Clinic North
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1548532468
PECOS PAC ID: 4284546151
Enrollment ID: O20031209000264

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Entity NameSanford Medical Center Fargo
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1184917924
PECOS PAC ID: 8426967803
Enrollment ID: O20110701000031

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Andrew James Hvidston is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Andrew James Hvidston, MD
Po Box 5074,
Sioux Falls, SD 57117-5074

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Dr Andrew James Hvidston, MD
1720 University Dr S,
Fargo, ND 58103-4940

Ph: (701) 280-4140

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Orthopaedic Surgery Doctors in Fargo, ND

Jason M Erpelding, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1720 University Dr S, Fargo, ND 58103
Phone: 701-417-6000    
Dr. Charles Richard Hartz, M.D.
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Practice Location: 2101 Elm St N, Fargo, ND 58102
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Dr. Anthony N Brown, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1720 University Dr S, Fargo, ND 58103
Phone: 701-280-4140    
David M Beard, MD,
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Practice Location: 1720 University Dr S, Fargo, ND 58103
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Parth Ashok Vyas, M.S
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Practice Location: 801 Broadway N, Fargo, ND 58102
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Brian Sauer, M.D.
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Dr. Derek Anthony Mclister, D.P.M
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