Quick answers
- Does Gary L. Andrews accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Gary L. Andrews 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 Gary L. Andrews see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 46 Original Medicare patients and 70 services for Gary L. Andrews. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Gary L. Andrews's NPI number?
- 1568479921. 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 Gary L. Andrews, 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 | 46 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 70 |
| Different services or procedures | 21 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee (27447)18 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%
- Arthritis75%
- High blood pressure74%
- Anxiety39%
- Osteoporosis28%
- Depression24%
Hospitals where Gary L. Andrews works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Gary L. Andrews 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.
- Grand Itasca Clinic and HospitalGrand Rapids, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240064
- St Lukes HospitalDuluth, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240047
Practice locations
Addresses where Gary L. Andrews is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1000 E 1st StDuluth, MN 55805 (218) 722‑5513
- 111 SE 3rd StGrand Rapids, MN 55744 (218) 326‑3401
- 1600 Miller Trunk Hwy, Bldg CDuluth, MN 55811 (218) 786‑5360
- 1601 Golf Course RdGrand Rapids, MN 55744 (218) 326‑3401
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Gary L. Andrews as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Polinsky Medical Rehabilitation Center382 clinicians in the group
- Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital323 clinicians in the group
- Orthopedic Associates of Duluth PA37 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Duluth
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Duluth, MN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Polinsky Medical Rehabilitation Center
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2006 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1568479921 |
| 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