Quick answers
- Does Darrin J. Spoden accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Darrin J. Spoden 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 Darrin J. Spoden see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,684 Original Medicare patients and 5,349 services for Darrin J. Spoden. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Darrin J. Spoden's NPI number?
- 1598925539. 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 Darrin J. Spoden, 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 | 1,684 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 5,349 |
| Different services or procedures | 189 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, gadoterate meglumine, 0.1 ml (A9575)2,100 services
- X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)296 services
- Screening mammography (77067)230 services
- Screening 3d breast mammography (77063)229 services
- Ct scan head or brain without contrast (70450)161 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 cholesterol73%
- Arthritis57%
- Depression36%
- Anxiety35%
- Diabetes33%
Hospitals where Darrin J. Spoden works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Darrin J. Spoden 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.
- CentraCare - Melrose HospitalMelrose, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 241330
- CentraCare - Paynesville HospitalPaynesville, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241349
- CentraCare - St. Cloud HospitalSaint Cloud, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240036
- CentraCare Health System - Sauk CentreSauk Centre, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241368
- Cuyuna Regional Medical CenterCrosby, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241353
Practice locations
Addresses where Darrin J. Spoden is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1406 6th N AveSaint Cloud, MN 56303 (320) 255‑5619
- 200 Bunker Hill DrAitkin, MN 56431 (218) 927‑2121
- 3351 Roosevelt RdSaint Cloud, MN 56301 (320) 257‑9755
- 400 E 1st StMorris, MN 56267 (320) 589‑1313
- 415 Jefferson St NWadena, MN 56482 (218) 631‑7495
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Darrin J. Spoden as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Astera Health107 clinicians in the group
- Aitkin Community Hospital Inc105 clinicians in the group
- Stevens Community Medical Center Inc75 clinicians in the group
- Unity Family Healthcare65 clinicians in the group
- Regional Diagnostic Radiology37 clinicians in the group
- Central Imaging LLC25 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Saint Cloud
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Saint Cloud, MN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Astera Health
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Midwestern University, Chicago College Of Osteopathic Med |
| Graduation year | 2005 (21 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1598925539 |
| 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