Quick answers
- Does Karl J. Carlson accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karl J. Carlson 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 Karl J. Carlson see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 66 Original Medicare patients and 90 services for Karl J. Carlson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Karl J. Carlson's NPI number?
- 1528064557. 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 Karl J. Carlson, 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 | 66 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 90 |
| Different services or procedures | 26 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance (62323)13 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%
- Arthritis73%
- High cholesterol71%
- Depression38%
- Anxiety38%
- Ischemic heart disease32%
Hospitals where Karl J. Carlson works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Karl J. Carlson 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.
- St Josephs Area Health ServicesPark Rapids, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241380
Practice locations
Addresses where Karl J. Carlson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 600 Pleasant Ave SPark Rapids, MN 56470 (218) 732‑3311
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Karl J. Carlson as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- St. Joseph's Area Health Services21 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Minnesota →
Other nurse anesthetists in Minnesota
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Minnesota — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in St. Joseph's Area Health Services
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CNA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1999 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1528064557 |
| 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