Quick answers
- Does Donald W. Northfelt accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Donald W. Northfelt 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 Donald W. Northfelt see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 682 Original Medicare patients and 69,513 services for Donald W. Northfelt. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Donald W. Northfelt's NPI number?
- 1316922008. 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 Donald W. Northfelt, 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 | 682 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 69,513 |
| Different services or procedures | 141 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, daratumumab, 10 mg and hyaluronidase-fihj (J9144)7,200 services
- Injection, pembrolizumab, 1 mg (J9271)5,000 services
- Injection, nivolumab, 1 mg (J9299)4,800 services
- Injection, fosaprepitant, 1 mg (J1453)4,350 services
- Injection, carfilzomib, 1 mg (J9047)1,270 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 cholesterol72%
- High blood pressure71%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)50%
- Arthritis45%
- Chronic kidney disease35%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
Hospitals where Donald W. Northfelt works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Donald W. Northfelt 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.
- Huhu Kam Memorial HospitalSacaton, AZ · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 031308
- Mayo Clinic HospitalPhoenix, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 030103
- Phoenix Indian Medical CenterPhoenix, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 030078
Practice locations
Addresses where Donald W. Northfelt is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 13400 E Shea BlvdScottsdale, AZ 85259 (480) 301‑8000
- 4212 N 16th StPhoenix, AZ 85016 (602) 263‑1200
- 483 W Seed Farm Rd, Hu Hu Kam Memorial HospSacaton, AZ 85147 (602) 528‑1200
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Donald W. Northfelt as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Mayo Clinic Arizona1,626 clinicians in the group
- Gila River Health Care Corporation247 clinicians in the group
- Dhew Ind Hlth SV Hlth SVS and MNTL Hlth Adm227 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hematology/Oncologyprimary
- Hematologyalso
Other hematologist-oncologists in Scottsdale
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Scottsdale, AZ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Mayo Clinic Arizona
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 | 1985 (41 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1316922008 |
| 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