Quick answers
- Does Steven K. Anderson accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Steven K. Anderson 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 Steven K. Anderson see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,027 Original Medicare patients and 4,497 services for Steven K. Anderson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Steven K. Anderson's NPI number?
- 1518991678. 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 Steven K. Anderson, 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 | 1,027 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,497 |
| Different services or procedures | 61 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)657 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)645 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)392 services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)386 services
- Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)384 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 pressure72%
- Arthritis44%
- Diabetes29%
- Ischemic heart disease25%
- Depression25%
Hospitals where Steven K. Anderson works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Steven K. Anderson 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
- Essentia HealthFargo, ND · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 350070
- Sanford Medical Center FargoFargo, ND · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 350011
Practice locations
Addresses where Steven K. Anderson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1220 Sheyenne StWest Fargo, ND 58078 (701) 234‑4445
- 1245 Washington AveDetroit Lakes, MN 56501 (218) 846‑2000
- 1711 University Dr SFargo, ND 58103 (701) 417‑5710
- 1717 University Dr SFargo, ND 58103 (701) 234‑2000
- 5225 23rd Ave SFargo, ND 58104 (701) 417‑2575
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Steven K. Anderson as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Sanford Medical Center Fargo1,225 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in West Fargo
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in West Fargo, ND — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Sanford Medical Center Fargo
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Michigan Medical School |
| Graduation year | 1997 (29 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518991678 |
| 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