Quick answers
- Does Trent Waage accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Trent Waage 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 Trent Waage see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 54 Original Medicare patients and 87 services for Trent Waage. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Trent Waage's NPI number?
- 1588005789. 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 Trent Waage, 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 | 54 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 87 |
| Different services or procedures | 28 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)13 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)11 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 cholesterol69%
- Diabetes33%
- Atrial fibrillation31%
- Arthritis30%
- Ischemic heart disease30%
Hospitals where Trent Waage works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Trent Waage 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
- North Valley Health CenterWarren, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241337
- Riverview HospitalCrookston, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241320
- Sanford Medical Center FargoFargo, ND · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 350011
- Unity Medical CenterGrafton, ND · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 351320
Practice locations
Addresses where Trent Waage is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1200 S Columbia RdGrand Forks, ND 58201 (701) 780‑5000
- 1220 Sheyenne StWest Fargo, ND 58078 (701) 234‑4445
- 1380 S Columbia RdGrand Forks, ND 58201 (701) 795‑2000
- 5225 23rd Ave SFargo, ND 58104 (701) 417‑2575
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Trent Waage as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Sanford Medical Center Fargo1,225 clinicians in the group
- Altru Health System684 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Grand Forks
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Grand Forks, 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 |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2013 (13 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1588005789 |
| 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