Quick answers
- Does Hans F. Joseph accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Hans F. Joseph 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 Hans F. Joseph see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 218 Original Medicare patients and 428 services for Hans F. Joseph. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Hans F. Joseph's NPI number?
- 1568769941. 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 Hans F. Joseph, 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 | 218 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 428 |
| Different services or procedures | 92 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)92 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)75 services
- Treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement (27236)23 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)19 services
- Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant (27245)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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol72%
- Arthritis41%
- Depression36%
- Anxiety36%
- Ischemic heart disease35%
Hospitals where Hans F. Joseph works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Hans F. Joseph 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
- CHI St Alexius Health Devils LakeDevils Lake, ND · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 351333
- First Care Health CenterPark River, ND · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 351326
- Lifecare Medical CenterRoseau, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241344
- Sanford Thief River Falls Medical CenterThief River Falls, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241381
Practice locations
Addresses where Hans F. Joseph is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1200 S Columbia RdGrand Forks, ND 58201 (701) 780‑5000
- 1380 S Columbia RdGrand Forks, ND 58201 (701) 795‑2000
- 4440 S Washington StGrand Forks, ND 58201 (701) 780‑5000
- 4500 S Washington St, Suite BGrand Forks, ND 58201 (701) 732‑7400
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Hans F. Joseph as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Altru Health System684 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Grand Forks
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Grand Forks, ND — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Altru Health System
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2009 (17 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1568769941 |
| 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