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Family Practice

Jeffrey L. Vaagen, MD

Works at hospitals in Grand Forks, ND · North Dakota

Summary

Dr. Jeffrey L. Vaagen, MD is a family doctor at 3883 74th Ave NE, Spirit Lake Health Center, Fort Totten, ND 58335. Phone: (701) 766-1600. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Jeffrey L. Vaagen had 114 Original Medicare patients and 2,024 services. NPI 1518044577. 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: Family doctor (Medicare lists Family Practice)
  • Address: 3883 74th Ave NE, Spirit Lake Health Center, Fort Totten, ND 58335 · Directions
  • Phone: (701) 766‑1600
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Altru Hospital
  • Group practice: Spirit Lake Tribe
  • Medical school: University Of North Dakota School Of Medicine · graduated 1994 (32 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Jeffrey L. Vaagen, 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 Jeffrey L. Vaagen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jeffrey L. Vaagen 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 Jeffrey L. Vaagen see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 114 Original Medicare patients and 2,024 services for Jeffrey L. Vaagen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Jeffrey L. Vaagen's NPI number?
1518044577. 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 Jeffrey L. Vaagen, 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 patients114
Services billed to Medicare2,024
Different services or procedures74
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients70

Most frequent services

  1. Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)212 services
  2. Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total) (80048)196 services
  3. Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)193 services
  4. Liver function blood test panel (80076)186 services
  5. Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) (80061)169 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 cholesterol75%
  • Diabetes69%
  • Chronic kidney disease46%
  • Arthritis45%
  • COPD30%

Hospitals where Jeffrey L. Vaagen works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Jeffrey L. Vaagen 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 Jeffrey L. Vaagen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Jeffrey L. Vaagen as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Spirit Lake Tribe22 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other clinicians in Spirit Lake Tribe

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of North Dakota School Of Medicine
Graduation year1994 (32 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1518044577
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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