Quick answers
- Does Kagen A. Waage accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kagen A. Waage 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 Kagen A. Waage see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 194 Original Medicare patients and 225 services for Kagen A. Waage. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kagen A. Waage's NPI number?
- 1154648921. 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 Kagen A. Waage, 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 | 194 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 225 |
| Different services or procedures | 18 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 65 |
Most frequent services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)138 services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)31 services
- Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making (99283)30 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 pressure62%
- High cholesterol52%
- Anxiety47%
- Arthritis44%
- Depression41%
- Chronic kidney disease27%
Hospitals where Kagen A. Waage works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kagen A. Waage 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.
- Grand Itasca Clinic and HospitalGrand Rapids, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240064
- North Memorial Health HospitalRobbinsdale, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240001
- Range Regional Health ServicesHibbing, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 240040
Practice locations
Addresses where Kagen A. Waage is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 402 E Platt AveNashwauk, MN 55769 (218) 885‑2858
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kagen A. Waage as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Range Regional Health Services353 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Nashwauk
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Nashwauk, MN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Range Regional Health Services
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| School | University Of North Dakota School Of Medicine |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2010 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1154648921 |
| 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