Quick answers
- Does Carolyn Firth accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Carolyn Firth 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 Carolyn Firth see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 50 Original Medicare patients and 60 services for Carolyn Firth. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Carolyn Firth's NPI number?
- 1255638649. 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 Carolyn Firth, 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 | 50 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 60 |
| Different services or procedures | 8 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 60 |
Most frequent services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)18 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)14 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%
- Diabetes66%
- Ischemic heart disease52%
- Heart failure46%
Hospitals where Carolyn Firth works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Carolyn Firth 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.
- M Health Fairview Ridges HospitalBurnsville, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240207
- M Health Fairview St John's HospitalMaplewood, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240210
- M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical CenterMinneapolis, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240080
- M Health Fairview Woodwinds HospitalWoodbury, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240213
Practice locations
Addresses where Carolyn Firth is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2450 Riverside AveMinneapolis, MN 55454 (612) 672‑7422
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Carolyn Firth as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Fairview Express Care1,911 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Minneapolis
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Minneapolis, MN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Fairview Express Care
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2009 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1255638649 |
| 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