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Psychiatry

Paul O. Michels, MD

Works at hospitals in Alexandria, MN · Grand Forks, ND · Glenwood, MN · Minnesota, North Dakota

Summary

Dr. Paul O. Michels, MD is a psychiatrist at 1422 Central Ave NE, East Grand Forks, MN 56721. Phone: (218) 773-6102. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Paul O. Michels had 140 Original Medicare patients and 761 services. NPI 1265586440. 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: Psychiatrist (Medicare lists Psychiatry)
  • Address: 1422 Central Ave NE, East Grand Forks, MN 56721 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (218) 773‑6102
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Alomere Health, Altru Hospital, Glacial Ridge Hospital
  • Group practice: Lakeland Mental Health Center Inc (+1 more)
  • Medical school: University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine · graduated 1996 (30 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 Paul O. Michels, 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 Paul O. Michels accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paul O. Michels 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 Paul O. Michels see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 140 Original Medicare patients and 761 services for Paul O. Michels. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Paul O. Michels's NPI number?
1265586440. 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 Paul O. Michels, 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 patients140
Services billed to Medicare761
Different services or procedures9
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients56

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)367 services
  2. Telehealth originating site facility fee (Q3014)325 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)51 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 cholesterol54%
  • Anxiety52%
  • High blood pressure51%
  • Depression51%
  • Diabetes32%
  • Arthritis24%

Hospitals where Paul O. Michels works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Paul O. Michels 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.

  • Alomere HealthAlexandria, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240030
  • Altru HospitalGrand Forks, ND · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 350019
  • Glacial Ridge HospitalGlenwood, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241376

Practice locations

Addresses where Paul O. Michels is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Paul O. Michels as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Lakeland Mental Health Center Inc40 clinicians in the group
  • Alluma Inc22 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other psychiatrists in Minnesota

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Minnesota — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Lakeland Mental Health Center Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine
Graduation year1996 (30 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1265586440
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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