Quick answers
- Does Kate M. Hegna accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kate M. Hegna 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 Kate M. Hegna see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 53 Original Medicare patients and 235 services for Kate M. Hegna. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kate M. Hegna's NPI number?
- 1013436450. 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 Kate M. Hegna, 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 | 53 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 235 |
| Different services or procedures | 14 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)187 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes (99310)20 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 pressure75%
- High cholesterol62%
- Depression53%
- Anxiety49%
- Atrial fibrillation49%
- Chronic kidney disease45%
Hospitals where Kate M. Hegna works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kate M. Hegna 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.
- Avera Granite FallsGranite Falls, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241343
- Avera Marshall Regional Medical CenterMarshall, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241359
- Olivia Hospital & ClinicOlivia, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241306
Practice locations
Addresses where Kate M. Hegna is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 345 10th AveGranite Falls, MN 56241 (320) 564‑3111
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kate M. Hegna as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Avera Granite Falls16 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Minnesota
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Minnesota — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Avera Granite Falls
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1013436450 |
| 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