Quick answers
- Does Joel S. Giffin accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joel S. Giffin 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 Joel S. Giffin see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 139 Original Medicare patients and 366 services for Joel S. Giffin. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joel S. Giffin's NPI number?
- 1104117977. 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 Joel S. Giffin, 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 | 139 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 366 |
| Different services or procedures | 43 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 69 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)96 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)39 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)37 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)26 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)18 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 pressure58%
- High cholesterol45%
- Anxiety36%
- Depression30%
- Diabetes29%
- Arthritis29%
Hospitals where Joel S. Giffin works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joel S. Giffin 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.
- Abbott Northwestern HospitalMinneapolis, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240057
- Allina United HospitalSaint Paul, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240038
Practice locations
Addresses where Joel S. Giffin is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 2925 Chicago AveMinneapolis, MN 55407
- 333 Smith Ave NSaint Paul, MN 55102 (651) 241‑8000
- 333 Smith Ave NSt Paul, MN 55102 (651) 635‑9173
- 424 Dorothy Day PlSaint Paul, MN 55102 (651) 290‑6814
- PO BoxMinneapolis, MN 55440
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joel S. Giffin as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Allina Health System3,842 clinicians in the group
- West Side Community Health Services, Inc.50 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Minneapolis
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Minneapolis, MN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Allina Health System
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2011 (15 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1104117977 |
| 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