Quick answers
- Does Brenda K. Muckenhirn accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Brenda K. Muckenhirn 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 Brenda K. Muckenhirn see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 61 Original Medicare patients and 570 services for Brenda K. Muckenhirn. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Brenda K. Muckenhirn's NPI number?
- 1740440429. 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 Brenda K. Muckenhirn, 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 | 61 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 570 |
| Different services or procedures | 9 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes (97110)343 services
- Application of ultrasound, each 15 minutes (97035)89 services
- Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes (97140)81 services
- Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes (97161)31 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).
- Arthritis75%
- High blood pressure72%
- High cholesterol72%
- Anxiety36%
- Depression28%
- Diabetes23%
Practice locations
Addresses where Brenda K. Muckenhirn is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1245 Washington AveDetroit Lakes, MN 56501 (218) 846‑2000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Brenda K. Muckenhirn as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Sanford Medical Center Fargo1,225 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Physical Therapist in Private Practice, Minnesota →
Other physical therapists in Detroit Lakes
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Detroit Lakes, MN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Sanford Medical Center Fargo
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PT |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1982 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1740440429 |
| 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
- 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