Quick answers
- Which hospitals does David R. Vavra work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists David R. Vavra at 1 hospital: Essentia Health St Joseph's Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does David R. Vavra see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Brainerd, MN. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is David R. Vavra's specialty?
- Medicare lists General Surgery as the primary specialty.
- Does David R. Vavra accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says David R. Vavra 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 David R. Vavra?
- (218) 828-7100, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is David R. Vavra's NPI number?
- 1154813210. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where David R. Vavra works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists David R. Vavra at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Essentia Health St Joseph's Medical CenterBrainerd, MN · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 240075
Practice locations
Addresses where David R. Vavra is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 2024 S 6th StBrainerd, MN 56401 (218) 828‑7100
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists David R. Vavra as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- St Josephs Medical Center237 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Brainerd
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Brainerd, MN — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Minnesota Medical School |
| Graduation year | 2018 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1154813210 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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