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General Surgery

Rachel A. Knudson, DO

Works at hospitals in Guttenberg, IA · International Falls, MN · Iowa, Minnesota

Summary

Dr. Rachel A. Knudson, DO is a general surgeon at 1400 Hwy 71, International Falls, MN 56649. Phone: (218) 283-4481. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Rachel A. Knudson had 12 Original Medicare patients and 15 services. NPI 1619107034. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: General surgeon (Medicare lists General Surgery)
  • Address: 1400 Hwy 71, International Falls, MN 56649 · Directions
  • Phone: (218) 283‑4481
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Guttenberg Municipal Hospital, Rainy Lake Medical Center
  • Group practice: International Falls Memorial Hospital Association
  • Medical school: graduated 2009 (17 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Rachel A. Knudson, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Rachel A. Knudson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rachel A. Knudson 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 Rachel A. Knudson see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 12 Original Medicare patients and 15 services for Rachel A. Knudson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Rachel A. Knudson's NPI number?
1619107034. 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 Rachel A. Knudson, 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 patients12
Services billed to Medicare15
Different services or procedures5
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients71

Hospitals where Rachel A. Knudson works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Rachel A. Knudson 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Rachel A. Knudson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Rachel A. Knudson as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • International Falls Memorial Hospital Association18 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Minnesota

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Minnesota — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in International Falls Memorial Hospital Association

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialDO
Graduation year2009 (17 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1619107034
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians