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Emergency Medicine

Sara K. Buerk, MD

Works at hospitals in Waconia, MN · Minnesota

Summary

Dr. Sara K. Buerk, MD is an emergency medicine doctor at 1601 Golf Course Rd, Grand Rapids, MN 55744. Phone: (218) 326-3401. Accepts Medicare assignment. NPI 1891320842. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026.

  • Specialty: Emergency medicine doctor (Medicare lists Emergency Medicine)
  • Address: 1601 Golf Course Rd, Grand Rapids, MN 55744 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (218) 326‑3401
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Ridgeview Medical Center
  • Group practice: Ridgeview Medical Center (+1 more)
  • Medical school: Oregon Health Sciences University School Of Medicine · graduated 2022 (4 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Sara K. Buerk, 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 Sara K. Buerk accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sara K. Buerk 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.
What is Sara K. Buerk's NPI number?
1891320842. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Sara K. Buerk works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Sara K. Buerk 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.

  • Ridgeview Medical CenterWaconia, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240056

Practice locations

Addresses where Sara K. Buerk is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Sara K. Buerk as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Ridgeview Medical Center412 clinicians in the group
  • Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital323 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other emergency medicine doctors in Grand Rapids

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

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Other clinicians in Ridgeview Medical Center

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolOregon Health Sciences University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2022 (4 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1891320842
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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. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  5. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians