Quick answers
- Does Brent A. Kudak accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Brent A. Kudak 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 Brent A. Kudak see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 277 Original Medicare patients and 317 services for Brent A. Kudak. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Brent A. Kudak's NPI number?
- 1851618383. 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 Brent A. Kudak, 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 | 277 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 317 |
| Different services or procedures | 65 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for lens surgery (00142)92 services
- Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) (64447)14 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (00811)11 services
- Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (36620)11 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 pressure71%
- High cholesterol67%
- Arthritis48%
- Diabetes29%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
- Chronic kidney disease27%
Hospitals where Brent A. Kudak works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Brent A. Kudak 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.
- M Health Fairview Southdale HospitalEdina, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240078
Practice locations
Addresses where Brent A. Kudak is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 6401 France Ave SEdina, MN 55435 (952) 924‑5000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Brent A. Kudak as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Southdale Anesthesiologists LLC63 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in Edina
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Edina, MN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Southdale Anesthesiologists LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Minnesota Medical School |
| Graduation year | 2010 (16 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1851618383 |
| 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