Quick answers
- Does Nicole A. Lingen accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nicole A. Lingen 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 Nicole A. Lingen see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 101 Original Medicare patients and 466 services for Nicole A. Lingen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nicole A. Lingen's NPI number?
- 1457393704. 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 Nicole A. Lingen, 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 | 101 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 466 |
| Different services or procedures | 2 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Chiropractic manipulative treatment, 3-4 spinal regions (98941)322 services
- Chiropractic manipulative treatment, 1-2 spinal regions (98940)144 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure67%
- Arthritis50%
- Chronic kidney disease34%
- Anxiety31%
- Diabetes28%
Hospitals where Nicole A. Lingen works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nicole A. Lingen 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.
- Sanford Thief River Falls Medical CenterThief River Falls, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241381
Practice locations
Addresses where Nicole A. Lingen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1720 Hwy 59 SThief River Falls, MN 56701 (218) 681‑4747
- 3001 Sanford PkwyThief River Falls, MN 56701 (218) 683‑2725
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nicole A. Lingen as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Sanford Health Network North116 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Chiropracticprimary
Other chiropractors in Thief River Falls
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Thief River Falls, MN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Sanford Health Network North
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DC |
|---|---|
| Chiropractic college | Northwestern College Of Chiropractic |
| Graduation year | 2001 (25 years since chiropractic college) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1457393704 |
| 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