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Orthopedic Surgery

Richard C. Birdwell, MD

Works at hospitals in Minneapolis, MN · Cambridge, MN · Coon Rapids, MN … · Minnesota

Summary

Richard C. Birdwell, MD (Orthopedic Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 4 hospitals in Minneapolis, MN, Cambridge, MN and Coon Rapids, MN and other places. NPI 1144280967. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Richard C. Birdwell, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Orthopedic SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
26Years since medical school (graduated 2000)
Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health SciencesMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Allina Health SystemGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Richard C. Birdwell work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Richard C. Birdwell at 4 hospitals: Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Cambridge Medical Center, Mercy Hospital and Welia Health. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Richard C. Birdwell see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Annandale, MN. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Richard C. Birdwell's specialty?
Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery as the primary specialty.
Does Richard C. Birdwell accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard C. Birdwell accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Richard C. Birdwell?
(320) 682-5225, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Richard C. Birdwell's NPI number?
1144280967. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Richard C. Birdwell works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard C. Birdwell at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Richard C. Birdwell is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Richard C. Birdwell as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Allina Health System3,842 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Annandale

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Annandale, MN — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolDes Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences
Graduation year2000
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1144280967
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians