Quick answers
- Does Kara S. Ristau accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Kara S. Ristau may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- What is Kara S. Ristau's NPI number?
- 1881113546. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Kara S. Ristau works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kara S. Ristau 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.
- Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea and AustinAlbert Lea, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240043
- Mayo Clinic Health System - MankatoMankato, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240093
- United Hospital DistrictBlue Earth, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241369
Practice locations
Addresses where Kara S. Ristau is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 55 1st St SEWells, MN 56097 (507) 553‑6550
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kara S. Ristau as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- United Hospital District Inc50 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Minnesota
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Minnesota — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in United Hospital District Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1881113546 |
| 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
- 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