Quick answers
- Does Brett S. Rankin accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Brett S. Rankin 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 Brett S. Rankin see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 841 Original Medicare patients and 2,745 services for Brett S. Rankin. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Brett S. Rankin's NPI number?
- 1831296748. 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 Brett S. Rankin, 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 | 841 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,745 |
| Different services or procedures | 52 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of impacted ear wax (69210)601 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)503 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)400 services
- Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope (31575)145 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)123 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 cholesterol71%
- High blood pressure65%
- Arthritis45%
- Anxiety28%
- Ischemic heart disease21%
- Atrial fibrillation20%
Hospitals where Brett S. Rankin works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Brett S. Rankin 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.
- Sanford Bemidji Medical CenterBemidji, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240100
- UCHealth Yampa Valley Medical CenterSteamboat Springs, CO · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 060049
Practice locations
Addresses where Brett S. Rankin is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1611 Anne St NWBemidji, MN 56601 (218) 333‑5000
- 1705 Anne St NWBemidji, MN 56601 (218) 333‑5000
- 940 Central Park Dr, Suite 209Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 (970) 875‑2628
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Brett S. Rankin as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Sanford Health of Northern Minnesota343 clinicians in the group
- Yampa Valley Medical Center131 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Otolaryngologyprimary
Other ENT doctors in Bemidji
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bemidji, MN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Sanford Health of Northern Minnesota
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1993 (33 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1831296748 |
| 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