Quick answers
- Does Heather L. Grothe accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Heather L. Grothe 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 Heather L. Grothe see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 71 Original Medicare patients and 393 services for Heather L. Grothe. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Heather L. Grothe's NPI number?
- 1245598275. 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 Heather L. Grothe, 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 | 71 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 393 |
| Different services or procedures | 31 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)145 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance (20611)32 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).
- Arthritis75%
- High blood pressure68%
- High cholesterol65%
- Diabetes32%
- Chronic kidney disease24%
- Ischemic heart disease23%
Hospitals where Heather L. Grothe works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Heather L. Grothe 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.
- Essentia Health VirginiaVirginia, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 240084
- Range Regional Health ServicesHibbing, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 240040
- St Lukes HospitalDuluth, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240047
- St Marys Hospital SuperiorSuperior, WI · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 521329
Practice locations
Addresses where Heather L. Grothe is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1000 E 1st St, Suite 404Duluth, MN 55805 (218) 722‑5513
- 1200 Lexington Green LnSanford, FL 32771
- 1405 Progress Pkwy, Suite 1Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 722‑5513
- 1600 Miller Trunk Hwy, Bldg CDuluth, MN 55811 (218) 786‑5360
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Heather L. Grothe as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ability Health Services and Rehabilitation LP1,269 clinicians in the group
- Ability Health Services, Inc1,258 clinicians in the group
- Polinsky Medical Rehabilitation Center382 clinicians in the group
- Orthopedic Associates of Duluth PA37 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Sports Medicineprimary
Other sports medicine doctors in Duluth
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Duluth, MN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Ability Health Services and Rehabilitation LP
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Minnesota Medical School |
| Graduation year | 2012 (14 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1245598275 |
| 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