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Mr. Bret A Dirks, MD

Neurological Surgery Physician in Coeur Dalene, ID · enumerated 2006.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1962508366

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Mr. Bret A Dirks
Credential MD
Sex Male
Practice address 850 W Ironwood Dr Suite 300, Coeur Dalene, ID, 83814
Phone (208) 667-1376
Fax (208) 292-0873
Enumeration date Sep 15, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Feb 27, 2008

Taxonomy & licenses

207T00000X Neurological Surgery Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License M6482 (ID) Primary
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
2741300 Medicaid ID -
1376455 Other - MDC GROUP

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NPI number for Bret Dirks?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Bret Dirks is 1962508366, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Bret Dirks practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Coeur Dalene, ID. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2008-02-27.