Quick answers
- Does Craig A. Henson accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Craig A. Henson 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 Craig A. Henson see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 12 Original Medicare patients and 24 services for Craig A. Henson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Craig A. Henson's NPI number?
- 1760688949. 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 Craig A. Henson, 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 | 12 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 24 |
| Different services or procedures | 13 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Hospitals where Craig A. Henson works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Craig A. Henson 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.
- Lakewood Health SystemStaples, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241329
Practice locations
Addresses where Craig A. Henson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 49725 CountyStaples, MN 56479 (218) 894‑1515
- 49725 County, Suite 83Staples, MN 56479 (218) 894‑1515
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Craig A. Henson as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Lakewood Health System105 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Minnesota
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Minnesota — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Lakewood Health System
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2004 (22 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1760688949 |
| 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