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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Joseph M. Kreklau, CNA

Works at hospitals in Wadena, MN · Bemidji, MN · Minnesota

Summary

Joseph M. Kreklau, CNA is a nurse anesthetist at 1300 Anne St NW, Bemidji, MN 56601. Phone: (218) 333-5000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Joseph M. Kreklau had 47 Original Medicare patients and 49 services. NPI 1760566467. 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: Nurse anesthetist (Medicare lists Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA))
  • Address: 1300 Anne St NW, Bemidji, MN 56601 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (218) 333‑5000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Astera Health, Sanford Bemidji Medical Center
  • Group practice: Sanford Health of Northern Minnesota (+1 more)
  • School: graduated 2009
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Joseph M. Kreklau, 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 Joseph M. Kreklau accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph M. Kreklau 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 Joseph M. Kreklau see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 47 Original Medicare patients and 49 services for Joseph M. Kreklau. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Joseph M. Kreklau's NPI number?
1760566467. 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 Joseph M. Kreklau, 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 patients47
Services billed to Medicare49
Different services or procedures25
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

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 pressure74%
  • High cholesterol72%
  • Arthritis40%
  • Anxiety40%
  • Depression32%

Hospitals where Joseph M. Kreklau works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph M. Kreklau 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.

  • Astera HealthWadena, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241354
  • Sanford Bemidji Medical CenterBemidji, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240100

Practice locations

Addresses where Joseph M. Kreklau is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Joseph M. Kreklau as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Sanford Health of Northern Minnesota343 clinicians in the group
  • Astera Health107 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other nurse anesthetists in Bemidji

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bemidji, MN — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Sanford Health of Northern Minnesota

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

Clinician information

CredentialCNA
Graduation year2009
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1760566467
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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