Quick answers
- Does Paul B. Sanford accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paul B. Sanford 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 Paul B. Sanford see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 201 Original Medicare patients and 591 services for Paul B. Sanford. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Paul B. Sanford's NPI number?
- 1649221052. 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 Paul B. Sanford, 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 | 201 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 591 |
| Different services or procedures | 16 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)196 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)194 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)149 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure61%
- Arthritis35%
- Ischemic heart disease25%
- Diabetes23%
- Atrial fibrillation19%
Hospitals where Paul B. Sanford works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Paul B. Sanford 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.
- Aspirus Lake View HospitalTwo Harbors, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241308
- Community Memorial HospitalCloquet, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241364
- Essentia Health DuluthDuluth, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 240019
- Essentia Health Moose LakeMoose Lake, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241350
- St Lukes HospitalDuluth, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240047
Practice locations
Addresses where Paul B. Sanford is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1015 E 1st StDuluth, MN 55805 (218) 249‑7860
- 1600 Miller Trunk Hwy, Bldg CDuluth, MN 55811 (218) 786‑5360
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Paul B. Sanford as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- St. Luke's Hospital of Duluth405 clinicians in the group
- Polinsky Medical Rehabilitation Center382 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Duluth
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Duluth, MN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in St. Luke's Hospital of Duluth
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Minnesota Medical School |
| Graduation year | 1988 (38 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1649221052 |
| 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