Quick answers
- Does Paulina J. Kunecka accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paulina J. Kunecka 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 Paulina J. Kunecka see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 324 Original Medicare patients and 487 services for Paulina J. Kunecka. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Paulina J. Kunecka's NPI number?
- 1609051242. 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 Paulina J. Kunecka, 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 | 324 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 487 |
| Different services or procedures | 25 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 69 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)203 services
- Injection of chemical for paralysis of facial and neck nerve muscles on both sides of face (64615)70 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)51 services
- Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and drowsy (95816)31 services
- Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and asleep (95819)23 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 cholesterol71%
- High blood pressure68%
- Arthritis60%
- Depression40%
- Anxiety40%
- Diabetes29%
Hospitals where Paulina J. Kunecka works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Paulina J. Kunecka 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.
- Essentia HealthFargo, ND · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 350070
- Essentia Health FosstonFosston, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241357
- Essentia Health St Marys - Detroit LakesDetroit Lakes, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 240101
- Jamestown Regional Medical CenterJamestown, ND · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 351335
- Sanford Medical Center FargoFargo, ND · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 350011
Practice locations
Addresses where Paulina J. Kunecka is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1401 13th Ave EWest Fargo, ND 58078 (701) 364‑5751
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Paulina J. Kunecka as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Innovis Health LLC559 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Neurologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other neurologists in West Fargo
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in West Fargo, ND — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Innovis Health LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2004 (22 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1609051242 |
| 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