Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Vern J. Prochaska work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Vern J. Prochaska at 2 hospitals: Sanford Bemidji Medical Center and St Josephs Area Health Services. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Vern J. Prochaska see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Park Rapids, MN. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Vern J. Prochaska's specialty?
- Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery as the primary specialty.
- Does Vern J. Prochaska accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Vern J. Prochaska accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Vern J. Prochaska?
- (218) 732-3311, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Vern J. Prochaska's NPI number?
- 1891845947. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Vern J. Prochaska works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Vern J. Prochaska at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Sanford Bemidji Medical CenterBemidji, MN · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 240100
- St Josephs Area Health ServicesPark Rapids, MN · Critical Access Hospital · CCN 241380
Practice locations
Addresses where Vern J. Prochaska is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 600 Pleasant Ave SPark Rapids, MN 56470 (218) 732‑3311
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Vern J. Prochaska as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- St. Joseph's Area Health Services21 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Minnesota
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Minnesota — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Creighton University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1989 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1891845947 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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