Quick answers
- Does Johannes Brechtken accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Johannes Brechtken 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 Johannes Brechtken see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,915 Original Medicare patients and 2,658 services for Johannes Brechtken. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Johannes Brechtken's NPI number?
- 1427088392. 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 Johannes Brechtken, 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 | 1,915 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,658 |
| Different services or procedures | 76 |
| 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)1,753 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)158 services
- Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes (99152)108 services
- Electrocardiogram (ecg) 2-day continuous with review by health care professional (93227)72 services
- Insertion of stents with balloon dilation of coronary artery or branch, single artery or branch (92928)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).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol72%
- Arthritis43%
- Ischemic heart disease38%
- Anxiety34%
- Atrial fibrillation33%
Hospitals where Johannes Brechtken works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Johannes Brechtken 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.
- Amery Hospital & ClinicAmery, WI · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 521308
- Hudson HospitalHudson, WI · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 521335
- Lakeview Memorial HospitalStillwater, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240066
- Mercy HospitalCoon Rapids, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240115
- Regions HospitalSaint Paul, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240106
Practice locations
Addresses where Johannes Brechtken is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 12; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 14701 Victor Hugo Blvd NHugo, MN 55038 (651) 767‑1900
- 15350 English AveApple Valley, MN 55124 (952) 431‑8500
- 233 Radio DrWoodbury, MN 55125 (952) 967‑7616
- 303 Catlin StBuffalo, MN 55313 (763) 427‑9980
- 401 Phalen BlvdSaint Paul, MN 55130 (651) 254‑7400
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Johannes Brechtken as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Allina Health System3,842 clinicians in the group
- Group Health Inc1,638 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Interventional Cardiologyprimary
Other interventional cardiologists in Minnesota
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Minnesota — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Allina Health System
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1997 (29 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1427088392 |
| 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