Quick answers
- Does Amy L. Knutson Shimek accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Amy L. Knutson Shimek 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 Amy L. Knutson Shimek see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 440 Original Medicare patients and 1,056 services for Amy L. Knutson Shimek. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Amy L. Knutson Shimek's NPI number?
- 1427204346. 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 Amy L. Knutson Shimek, 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 | 440 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,056 |
| Different services or procedures | 17 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)361 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)181 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)175 services
- Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths (17110)137 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)102 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 cholesterol70%
- High blood pressure63%
- Arthritis36%
- Diabetes25%
- Ischemic heart disease25%
- Chronic kidney disease22%
Hospitals where Amy L. Knutson Shimek works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Amy L. Knutson Shimek 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.
- Altru HospitalGrand Forks, ND · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 350019
Practice locations
Addresses where Amy L. Knutson Shimek is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1200 S Columbia RdGrand Forks, ND 58201 (701) 780‑5000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Amy L. Knutson Shimek as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Altru Health System684 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Grand Forks
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Grand Forks, ND — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Altru Health System
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2008 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1427204346 |
| 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