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General Surgery

Munyaradzi Chimukangara, MD

Works at hospitals in Minneapolis, MN · Maple Grove, MN · Robbinsdale, MN · Minnesota

Summary

Dr. Munyaradzi Chimukangara, MD is a general surgeon at 303 Catlin St, Buffalo, MN 55313. Phone: (763) 684-5100. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Munyaradzi Chimukangara had 75 Original Medicare patients and 123 services. NPI 1437417763. 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 Munyaradzi Chimukangara, 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 Munyaradzi Chimukangara accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Munyaradzi Chimukangara 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 Munyaradzi Chimukangara see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 75 Original Medicare patients and 123 services for Munyaradzi Chimukangara. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Munyaradzi Chimukangara's NPI number?
1437417763. 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 Munyaradzi Chimukangara, 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 patients75
Services billed to Medicare123
Different services or procedures41
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients67

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)25 services
  2. New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)11 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 pressure72%
  • High cholesterol71%
  • Depression43%
  • Anxiety36%
  • Arthritis35%
  • Diabetes27%

Hospitals where Munyaradzi Chimukangara works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Munyaradzi Chimukangara 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.

  • Hennepin County Medical CenterMinneapolis, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240004
  • Maple Grove HospitalMaple Grove, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240214
  • North Memorial Health HospitalRobbinsdale, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240001

Practice locations

Addresses where Munyaradzi Chimukangara is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Munyaradzi Chimukangara as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Allina Health System3,842 clinicians in the group
  • North Memorial Health Care504 clinicians in the group
  • Specialists in General Surgery, Ltd17 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Buffalo

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Buffalo, MN — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Allina Health System

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolState University Of Ny Upstate Medical University
Graduation year2012 (14 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1437417763
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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