Quick answers
- Does Cynthia K. Brenden accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Cynthia K. Brenden 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 Cynthia K. Brenden see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 746 Original Medicare patients and 1,122 services for Cynthia K. Brenden. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Cynthia K. Brenden's NPI number?
- 1669664736. 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 Cynthia K. Brenden, 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 | 746 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,122 |
| Different services or procedures | 57 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)337 services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)192 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)85 services
- Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with review by physician (93018)54 services
- Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers, follow-up (93321)41 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 cholesterol74%
- Ischemic heart disease46%
- Arthritis44%
- Chronic kidney disease39%
- Atrial fibrillation39%
Hospitals where Cynthia K. Brenden works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Cynthia K. Brenden 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.
- Amery Hospital & ClinicAmery, WI · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 521308
- Hudson HospitalHudson, WI · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 521335
- Lakeview Memorial HospitalStillwater, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240066
- Regions HospitalSaint Paul, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240106
- Westfields Hospital and ClinicNew Richmond, WI · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 521345
Practice locations
Addresses where Cynthia K. Brenden is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 12; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 14701 Victor Hugo Blvd NHugo, MN 55038 (651) 767‑1900
- 15350 English AveApple Valley, MN 55124 (952) 431‑8500
- 205 Wabasha Ave SSaint Paul, MN 55107
- 233 Radio DrWoodbury, MN 55125 (952) 967‑7616
- 2500 Como AveSaint Paul, MN 55108
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Cynthia K. Brenden as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Group Health Inc1,638 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in Minnesota →
Other cardiologists in Hugo
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hugo, MN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Group Health Inc
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 | 2003 (23 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1669664736 |
| 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