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Orthopedic Surgery

Julie Switzer, MD

Works at hospitals in Saint Louis Park, MN · Minnesota

Summary

Dr. Julie Switzer, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 155 Radio Dr, Woodbury, MN 55125. Phone: (952) 831-8742. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Julie Switzer had 119 Original Medicare patients and 860 services. NPI 1518931799. 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: Orthopedic surgeon (Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery)
  • Address: 155 Radio Dr, Woodbury, MN 55125 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (952) 831‑8742
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital
  • Group practice: Park Nicollet Clinic (+1 more)
  • Medical school: Stanford University School Of Medicine · graduated 1994 (32 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Julie Switzer, 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 Julie Switzer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Julie Switzer 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 Julie Switzer see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 119 Original Medicare patients and 860 services for Julie Switzer. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Julie Switzer's NPI number?
1518931799. 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 Julie Switzer, 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 patients119
Services billed to Medicare860
Different services or procedures67
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)600 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)31 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)29 services
  4. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)27 services
  5. Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)14 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 pressure73%
  • High cholesterol69%
  • Arthritis68%
  • Osteoporosis48%
  • Depression36%
  • Anxiety36%

Hospitals where Julie Switzer works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Julie Switzer 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.

  • Park Nicollet Methodist HospitalSaint Louis Park, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240053

Practice locations

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

Group practices

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

  • Park Nicollet Clinic1,787 clinicians in the group
  • Tria Orthopaedic Center LLC515 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Woodbury

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

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Other clinicians in Park Nicollet Clinic

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolStanford University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1994 (32 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1518931799
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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