Quick answers
- Does Heather R. Danckwart accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Heather R. Danckwart 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 Heather R. Danckwart see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 26 Original Medicare patients and 27 services for Heather R. Danckwart. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Heather R. Danckwart's NPI number?
- 1699092130. 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 Heather R. Danckwart, 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 | 26 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 27 |
| Different services or procedures | 3 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 69 |
Most frequent services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)12 services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)11 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%
- Arthritis62%
- High cholesterol58%
- Diabetes42%
- Chronic kidney disease42%
Hospitals where Heather R. Danckwart works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Heather R. Danckwart 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 Health Moose LakeMoose Lake, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241350
- Essentia Health SandstoneSandstone, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241309
- Essentia Health VirginiaVirginia, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 240084
- St Marys Hospital SuperiorSuperior, WI · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 521329
Practice locations
Addresses where Heather R. Danckwart is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 300 W Conan StEly, MN 55731 (218) 365‑7900
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Heather R. Danckwart as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Essentia Health Virginia LLC63 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
- Emergency Medicinealso
Other family doctors in Ely
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Ely, MN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Essentia Health Virginia LLC
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 | 2010 (16 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1699092130 |
| 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