Quick answers
- Does Carmen G. Avendano accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Carmen G. Avendano 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 Carmen G. Avendano see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 191 Original Medicare patients and 512 services for Carmen G. Avendano. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Carmen G. Avendano's NPI number?
- 1356769996. 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 Carmen G. Avendano, 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 | 191 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 512 |
| Different services or procedures | 29 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)134 services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)122 services
- Electrocardiogram (ecg) 1 to 3 leads with review by physician only (93042)121 services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)40 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)29 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 cholesterol69%
- Arthritis40%
- Depression39%
- Diabetes37%
- Anxiety37%
Hospitals where Carmen G. Avendano works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Carmen G. Avendano 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.
- 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 Carmen G. Avendano is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1455 Saint Francis AveShakopee, MN 55379 (952) 428‑3000
- 2450 Riverside AveMinneapolis, MN 55454 (612) 273‑3000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Carmen G. Avendano as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Fairview Health Services667 clinicians in the group
- Suburban Emergency Associates PA19 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
- Pediatric Medicinealso
Other emergency medicine doctors in Shakopee
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Shakopee, MN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Fairview Health Services
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2014 (12 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1356769996 |
| 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