Quick answers
- Does Charles D. Sturgis accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Charles D. Sturgis 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 Charles D. Sturgis see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 620 Original Medicare patients and 2,146 services for Charles D. Sturgis. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Charles D. Sturgis's NPI number?
- 1356382576. 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 Charles D. Sturgis, 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 | 620 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,146 |
| Different services or procedures | 32 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)502 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)388 services
- Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report (88173)200 services
- Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique (88112)172 services
- Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor, using computer-assisted technology (88361)159 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 pressure69%
- High cholesterol61%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)51%
- Arthritis34%
- Ischemic heart disease30%
- Depression29%
Hospitals where Charles D. Sturgis works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Charles D. Sturgis 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
- Allina United HospitalSaint Paul, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240038
- Mercy HospitalCoon Rapids, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240115
- Riverwood Healthcare CenterAitkin, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241305
- St Francis Regional Medical CenterShakopee, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240104
Practice locations
Addresses where Charles D. Sturgis is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 550 Osborne Rd NEFridley, MN 55432 (763) 236‑4825
- 800 E 28th StMinneapolis, MN 55407 (612) 863‑4670
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Charles D. Sturgis as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Hospital Pathology Associates, PA47 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Minnesota
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Minnesota — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Hospital Pathology Associates, PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Medical school | University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1992 (34 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1356382576 |
| 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