Quick answers
- Does Andrew M. Blair accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Andrew M. Blair 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 Andrew M. Blair see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 81 Original Medicare patients and 90 services for Andrew M. Blair. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Andrew M. Blair's NPI number?
- 1205559754. 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 Andrew M. Blair, 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 | 81 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 90 |
| Different services or procedures | 34 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope (00812)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 cholesterol69%
- High blood pressure64%
- Arthritis49%
- Depression28%
- Chronic kidney disease27%
- Diabetes23%
Hospitals where Andrew M. Blair works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Andrew M. Blair 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
Practice locations
Addresses where Andrew M. Blair is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1601 Golf Course RdGrand Rapids, MN 55744 (218) 326‑3401
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Andrew M. Blair as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital323 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Minnesota →
Other nurse anesthetists in Grand Rapids
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Grand Rapids, MN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CNA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2022 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1205559754 |
| 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