Quick answers
- Does Joshua Rother accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joshua Rother 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 Joshua Rother see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 240 Original Medicare patients and 1,146 services for Joshua Rother. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joshua Rother's NPI number?
- 1417900358. 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 Joshua Rother, 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 | 240 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,146 |
| Different services or procedures | 61 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)324 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)129 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)100 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)60 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)53 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).
- Arthritis75%
- High cholesterol68%
- High blood pressure62%
- Anxiety28%
- Depression26%
- Ischemic heart disease22%
Hospitals where Joshua Rother works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joshua Rother 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.
- Aspirus Lake View HospitalTwo Harbors, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241308
- Grand Itasca Clinic and HospitalGrand Rapids, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240064
- North Shore HealthGrand Marais, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241317
- Range Regional Health ServicesHibbing, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 240040
- St Lukes HospitalDuluth, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240047
Practice locations
Addresses where Joshua Rother is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1000 E 1st St, Suite 404Duluth, MN 55805 (218) 722‑5513
- 11128 N State Hwy 27 and 77, North Lakes Community ClinicHayward, WI 54843 (715) 634‑2541
- 1601 Golf Course RdGrand Rapids, MN 55744 (218) 326‑3401
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joshua Rother as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital323 clinicians in the group
- Orthopedic Associates of Duluth PA37 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Duluth
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Duluth, MN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital
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 | 2001 (25 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1417900358 |
| 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