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Diagnostic Radiology

Kirsten E. Emery Nicholas, MD

Works at hospitals in Minneapolis, MN · Minnesota

Summary

Dr. Kirsten E. Emery Nicholas, MD is a radiologist at 440 Elm St E, Annandale, MN 55302. Phone: (320) 682-5225. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Kirsten E. Emery Nicholas had 268 Original Medicare patients and 601 services. NPI 1467698464. 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.

  • Specialty: Radiologist (Medicare lists Diagnostic Radiology)
  • Address: 440 Elm St E, Annandale, MN 55302 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (320) 682‑5225
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Abbott Northwestern Hospital
  • Group practice: Allina Health System (+1 more)
  • Medical school: Tufts University School Of Medicine · graduated 2004 (22 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Kirsten E. Emery Nicholas, 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 Kirsten E. Emery Nicholas accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kirsten E. Emery Nicholas 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 Kirsten E. Emery Nicholas see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 268 Original Medicare patients and 601 services for Kirsten E. Emery Nicholas. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Kirsten E. Emery Nicholas's NPI number?
1467698464. 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 Kirsten E. Emery Nicholas, 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 patients268
Services billed to Medicare601
Different services or procedures18
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Screening 3d breast mammography (77063)161 services
  2. Screening mammography (77067)161 services
  3. Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066) (G0279)68 services
  4. Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast (76642)47 services
  5. Diagnostic mammography of both breasts (77066)42 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 pressure71%
  • Arthritis48%
  • Anxiety28%
  • Osteoporosis25%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)23%

Hospitals where Kirsten E. Emery Nicholas works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kirsten E. Emery Nicholas 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Kirsten E. Emery Nicholas is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Kirsten E. Emery Nicholas as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Allina Health System3,842 clinicians in the group
  • Consulting Radiologists Ltd77 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other radiologists in Annandale

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Annandale, 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 schoolTufts University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2004 (22 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1467698464
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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