Quick answers
- Does Margaret R. Comfort accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Margaret R. Comfort 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 Margaret R. Comfort see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 95 Original Medicare patients and 307 services for Margaret R. Comfort. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Margaret R. Comfort's NPI number?
- 1033245683. 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 Margaret R. Comfort, 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 | 95 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 307 |
| Different services or procedures | 9 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)202 services
- Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument (82962)51 services
- Hemoglobin a1c level (83036)21 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 cholesterol75%
- Diabetes39%
- Arthritis36%
- Ischemic heart disease24%
- COPD21%
Hospitals where Margaret R. Comfort works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Margaret R. Comfort 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.
- OSF St Francis Hospital and Medical GroupEscanaba, MI · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 231337
- Schoolcraft Memorial HospitalManistique, MI · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 231303
Practice locations
Addresses where Margaret R. Comfort is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2864 Ashmun StSault S Marie, MI 49783 (906) 632‑5200
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Margaret R. Comfort as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians31 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Michigan
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Michigan — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2006 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1033245683 |
| 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