Quick answers
- Does Esther Z. Chen Etchison accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Esther Z. Chen Etchison 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.
- What is Esther Z. Chen Etchison's NPI number?
- 1134682081. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Esther Z. Chen Etchison works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Esther Z. Chen Etchison 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 Health Faribault Medical CenterFaribault, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240071
- Buffalo HospitalBuffalo, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 240076
- M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical CenterMinneapolis, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240080
- Mercy HospitalCoon Rapids, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240115
Practice locations
Addresses where Esther Z. Chen Etchison is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2925 Chicago AveMinneapolis, MN 55407 (651) 262‑7633
- 9055 Springbrook Dr NWCoon Rapids, MN 55433 (763) 780‑9155
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Esther Z. Chen Etchison as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Allina Health System3,842 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pulmonary Diseaseprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other pulmonologists 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 | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2019 (7 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1134682081 |
| 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
- 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