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Nephrology

Brett W. Nyholm, MD

Works at hospitals in Minneapolis, MN · Maple Grove, MN · Coon Rapids, MN … · Minnesota

Summary

Dr. Brett W. Nyholm, MD is a nephrologist at 1300 Hidden Lakes Pkwy, Golden Valley, MN 55422. Phone: (763) 588-2750. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Brett W. Nyholm had 396 Original Medicare patients and 1,187 services. NPI 1255305355. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Nephrologist (Medicare lists Nephrology)
  • Address: 1300 Hidden Lakes Pkwy, Golden Valley, MN 55422 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (763) 588‑2750
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Maple Grove Hospital, Mercy Hospital and 2 more
  • Group practice: North Memorial Health Care (+2 more)
  • Medical school: University Of Minnesota Medical School · graduated 2001 (25 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Brett W. Nyholm, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Brett W. Nyholm accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Brett W. Nyholm 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 Brett W. Nyholm see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 396 Original Medicare patients and 1,187 services for Brett W. Nyholm. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Brett W. Nyholm's NPI number?
1255305355. 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 Brett W. Nyholm, 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 patients396
Services billed to Medicare1,187
Different services or procedures17
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients70

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)299 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)197 services
  3. Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) (90961)179 services
  4. Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)168 services
  5. Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation (90935)116 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 pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Chronic kidney disease75%
  • Diabetes63%
  • Heart failure56%
  • Ischemic heart disease51%

Hospitals where Brett W. Nyholm works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Brett W. Nyholm 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.

  • Abbott Northwestern HospitalMinneapolis, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240057
  • Maple Grove HospitalMaple Grove, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240214
  • Mercy HospitalCoon Rapids, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240115
  • North Memorial Health HospitalRobbinsdale, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240001
  • Ridgeview Medical CenterWaconia, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240056

Practice locations

Addresses where Brett W. Nyholm is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Brett W. Nyholm as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • North Memorial Health Care504 clinicians in the group
  • Kidney Specialists of Minnesota, PA33 clinicians in the group
  • Regency Hospital of Minneapolis, LLC21 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Nephrology doctors in Minnesota →

Other nephrologists in Golden Valley

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

All nephrologists in Golden Valley →

Other clinicians in North Memorial Health Care

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Minnesota Medical School
Graduation year2001 (25 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1255305355
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians