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Ophthalmology

Steven M. Rakes, MD

Works at hospitals in Saint Louis Park, MN · Minnesota

Summary

Dr. Steven M. Rakes, MD is an ophthalmologist at 3800 Park Nicollet Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416. Phone: (952) 993-3123. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Steven M. Rakes had 95 Original Medicare patients and 1,175 services. NPI 1285619684. 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: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 3800 Park Nicollet Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416 · Directions (3 more locations)
  • Phone: (952) 993‑3123
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital
  • Group practice: Park Nicollet Clinic
  • Medical school: University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine · graduated 1982 (44 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Steven M. Rakes, 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 Steven M. Rakes accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Steven M. Rakes 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 Steven M. Rakes see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 95 Original Medicare patients and 1,175 services for Steven M. Rakes. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Steven M. Rakes's NPI number?
1285619684. 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 Steven M. Rakes, 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 patients95
Services billed to Medicare1,175
Different services or procedures27
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Photography of content of eyes (92285)91 services
  2. Exam of visual field with limited testing (92081)29 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)29 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)29 services
  5. New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)23 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 cholesterol71%
  • High blood pressure58%
  • Arthritis35%
  • Depression24%
  • Anxiety22%
  • Osteoporosis22%

Hospitals where Steven M. Rakes works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Steven M. Rakes 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.

  • Park Nicollet Methodist HospitalSaint Louis Park, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240053

Practice locations

Addresses where Steven M. Rakes is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Steven M. Rakes as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Park Nicollet Clinic1,787 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in St Louis Park

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in St Louis Park, MN — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Park Nicollet Clinic

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Nebraska College Of Medicine
Graduation year1982 (44 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1285619684
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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