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Sports Medicine

Joseph D. Blessman, MD

Works at hospitals in Albert Lea, MN · Minnesota

Summary

Joseph D. Blessman, MD (Sports Medicine) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in Albert Lea, MN. NPI 1396206280. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Joseph D. Blessman, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Sports MedicinePrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
7Years since medical school (graduated 2019)
Southern Illinois University School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Mayo Clinic Health System-Southeast Minnesota RegionGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Joseph D. Blessman work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Joseph D. Blessman at 1 hospital: Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea and Austin. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Joseph D. Blessman see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Austin, MN. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Joseph D. Blessman's specialty?
Medicare lists Sports Medicine as the primary specialty, and also Orthopedic Surgery.
Does Joseph D. Blessman accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph D. Blessman accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Joseph D. Blessman?
(507) 433-7351, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Joseph D. Blessman's NPI number?
1396206280. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Joseph D. Blessman works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph D. Blessman at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Joseph D. Blessman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Joseph D. Blessman as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Mayo Clinic Health System-Southeast Minnesota Region551 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other sports medicine doctors in Minnesota

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

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolSouthern Illinois University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2019
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1396206280
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians