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Pathology

Bhavini H. Carns, MD

Works at hospitals in Albert Lea, MN · Fairmont, MN · Mankato, MN … · Minnesota

Summary

Dr. Bhavini H. Carns, MD is a pathologist at 1025 Marsh St, Mankato, MN 56001. Phone: (507) 625-4031. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Bhavini H. Carns had 5,527 Original Medicare patients and 44,382 services. NPI 1811180763. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Bhavini H. Carns, 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 Bhavini H. Carns accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Bhavini H. Carns 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 Bhavini H. Carns see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 5,527 Original Medicare patients and 44,382 services for Bhavini H. Carns. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Bhavini H. Carns's NPI number?
1811180763. 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 Bhavini H. Carns, 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 patients5,527
Services billed to Medicare44,382
Different services or procedures96
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)11,306 services
  2. Blood test, clotting time (85610)3,537 services
  3. Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total) (80048)3,282 services
  4. Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)3,140 services
  5. Hemoglobin a1c level (83036)2,413 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 pressure68%
  • High cholesterol66%
  • Chronic kidney disease32%
  • Arthritis29%
  • Diabetes28%
  • Depression23%

Hospitals where Bhavini H. Carns works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Bhavini H. Carns 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Bhavini H. Carns is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 8; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Bhavini H. Carns as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Mayo Clinic Health System-Southwest Minnesota Region661 clinicians in the group
  • Mayo Clinic Health System-Southeast Minnesota Region551 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other pathologists in Mankato

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

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Other clinicians in Mayo Clinic Health System-Southwest Minnesota Region

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolMedical College Of Wisconsin
Graduation year2005 (21 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1811180763
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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