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Dr. Steve Flinkenstein, DO

Individual provider Rheumatology Physician · NPI 1821209255

Dr. Steve Flinkenstein, DO practises Rheumatology in Bemidji, Minnesota. Qualified in 2000, 26 years ago. Works from 4 locations and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Florida and Minnesota.

Years since qualifying
26
Licensed in
FL, MN
In the registry since
2007
Specialties on file
2
What do these letters mean?
DO — Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
A fully licensed physician, trained like an MD with additional musculoskeletal training. Equivalent practice rights in all 50 states.

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Practice location Address checks out

1233 34th St NW
Bemidji, MN 56601-5112
Phone: (218) 333-5000
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Additional practice locations (3)

  • 4700 Sheridan St Ste C, Hollywood, FL 33021-3416 — (954) 961-3252
  • 13400 Sw 10th St, Pembroke Pines, FL 33027-1833 — (954) 961-3252
  • 2024 S 6th St, Brainerd, MN 56401-4529 — (218) 828-2880

Specialties & licences

Rheumatology Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207RR0500X · Licence OS18600 (FL)
Rheumatology Physician Taxonomy 207RR0500X · Licence 57210 (MN)

Record details

NPI number1821209255
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials DO
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedMay 25, 2007
Last updated in NPPESMay 15, 2026
Certification dateMay 15, 2026

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyRHEUMATOLOGY
Medical schoolOTHER
Graduated 2000 (26 years in practice)
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

Medicare patients and services, 2024

From the CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file for calendar year 2024. It counts Original Medicare patients only, so a practice that mostly sees Medicare Advantage or privately insured patients looks smaller here than it is.

Medicare patients91
Services billed 215 a service is one billed item, such as a visit, a test or a procedure
Average patient age77

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Payments from drug and device companies, 2025

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Food and Beverage $543 43 payments · a meal or drink at a meeting or visit, not a fee
Education $144 2 payments · educational material or training, not a fee

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