Quick answers
- Does Christine M. Colbach accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christine M. Colbach accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Christine M. Colbach see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 244 Original Medicare patients and 603 services for Christine M. Colbach. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Christine M. Colbach's NPI number?
- 1003880477. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Christine M. Colbach, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 244 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 603 |
| Different services or procedures | 19 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)230 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)144 services
- Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique (88112)53 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)31 services
- Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report (88173)26 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure64%
- High cholesterol63%
- Arthritis34%
- Diabetes31%
- Depression27%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)26%
Hospitals where Christine M. Colbach works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Christine M. Colbach at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Amery Hospital & ClinicAmery, WI · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 521308
- Hudson HospitalHudson, WI · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 521335
- Lakeview Memorial HospitalStillwater, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240066
- Regions HospitalSaint Paul, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240106
- Westfields Hospital and ClinicNew Richmond, WI · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 521345
Practice locations
Addresses where Christine M. Colbach is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 401 Phalen BlvdSaint Paul, MN 55130 (651) 254‑7400
- 435 Phalen BlvdSaint Paul, MN 55130
- 640 Jackson StSaint Paul, MN 55101
- 8600 Nicollet AveBloomington, MN 55420
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Christine M. Colbach as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Group Health Inc1,638 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Saint Paul
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Saint Paul, MN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Group Health Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School |
| Graduation year | 1993 (33 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1003880477 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians