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Orthopedic Surgery

Nathaniel J. Slinkard, MD

Works at hospitals in Paynesville, MN · Willmar, MN · Minnesota

Summary

Dr. Nathaniel J. Slinkard, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 101 Willmar Ave SW, Willmar, MN 56201. Phone: (320) 231-5000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Nathaniel J. Slinkard had 317 Original Medicare patients and 2,702 services. NPI 1396037651. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Nathaniel J. Slinkard, 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 Nathaniel J. Slinkard accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nathaniel J. Slinkard 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 Nathaniel J. Slinkard see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 317 Original Medicare patients and 2,702 services for Nathaniel J. Slinkard. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Nathaniel J. Slinkard's NPI number?
1396037651. 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 Nathaniel J. Slinkard, 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 patients317
Services billed to Medicare2,702
Different services or procedures61
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)1,288 services
  2. X-ray of knee, 3 views (73562)246 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)202 services
  4. Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)187 services
  5. X-ray of hip, 2-3 views (73502)107 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%
  • Arthritis75%
  • High cholesterol73%
  • Diabetes27%
  • Depression27%
  • Chronic kidney disease26%

Hospitals where Nathaniel J. Slinkard works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nathaniel J. Slinkard 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Nathaniel J. Slinkard is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Nathaniel J. Slinkard as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • CentraCare Clinic Southwest LLC170 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Minnesota

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

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Other clinicians in CentraCare Clinic Southwest LLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Minnesota Medical School
Graduation year2010 (16 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1396037651
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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