Quick answers
- Does Elaina J. Hintsala Fronden accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Elaina J. Hintsala Fronden 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 Elaina J. Hintsala Fronden see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 110 Original Medicare patients and 283 services for Elaina J. Hintsala Fronden. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Elaina J. Hintsala Fronden's NPI number?
- 1861955759. 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 Elaina J. Hintsala Fronden, 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 | 110 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 283 |
| Different services or procedures | 20 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)81 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)45 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)35 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)28 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)17 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 pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis58%
- Depression42%
- Anxiety42%
- Ischemic heart disease34%
Hospitals where Elaina J. Hintsala Fronden works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Elaina J. Hintsala Fronden 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.
- Essentia HealthFargo, ND · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 350070
- Essentia Health FosstonFosston, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241357
- Essentia Health St Marys - Detroit LakesDetroit Lakes, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 240101
- Perham HealthPerham, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241373
Practice locations
Addresses where Elaina J. Hintsala Fronden is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1027 Washington AveDetroit Lakes, MN 56501 (218) 847‑5611
- 900 Hilligoss Blvd SEFosston, MN 56542 (218) 435‑1133
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Elaina J. Hintsala Fronden as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- St Marys Regional Health Center190 clinicians in the group
- First Care Medical Services19 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Detroit Lakes
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Detroit Lakes, MN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in St Marys Regional Health Center
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 | 2019 (7 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1861955759 |
| 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