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General Surgery

Matthew J. Nielsen, MD

Works at hospitals in Baudette, MN · Bemidji, MN · Fargo, ND · Minnesota, North Dakota

Summary

Matthew J. Nielsen, MD (General Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 3 hospitals in Baudette, MN, Bemidji, MN and Fargo, ND. NPI 1235442575. 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 Matthew J. Nielsen, 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

General SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
16Years since medical school (graduated 2010)
Michigan State University College Of Human MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Sanford Health of Northern MinnesotaGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Matthew J. Nielsen work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Matthew J. Nielsen at 3 hospitals: Lakewood Health Center, Sanford Bemidji Medical Center and Sanford Medical Center Fargo. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Matthew J. Nielsen see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 4 practice locations, including Bemidji, MN and Baudette, MN. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Matthew J. Nielsen's specialty?
Medicare lists General Surgery as the primary specialty.
Does Matthew J. Nielsen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Matthew J. Nielsen 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 Matthew J. Nielsen?
(218) 333-5522, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Matthew J. Nielsen's NPI number?
1235442575. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Matthew J. Nielsen works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Matthew J. Nielsen 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 Matthew J. Nielsen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Matthew J. Nielsen as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Sanford Health of Northern Minnesota343 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Bemidji

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

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolMichigan State University College Of Human Medicine
Graduation year2010
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1235442575
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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