Quick answers
- Does Darren D. Swanson accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Darren D. Swanson 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 Darren D. Swanson see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 46 Original Medicare patients and 168 services for Darren D. Swanson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Darren D. Swanson's NPI number?
- 1912942566. 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 Darren D. Swanson, 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 | 46 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 168 |
| Different services or procedures | 15 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 79 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)48 services
- Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and (G0180)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 cholesterol67%
- Ischemic heart disease57%
- Arthritis54%
- Heart failure52%
- Chronic kidney disease41%
Hospitals where Darren D. Swanson works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Darren D. Swanson 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.
- Altru HospitalGrand Forks, ND · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 350019
- Essentia Health FosstonFosston, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241357
- Mahnomen Health CenterMahnomen, MN · Rural Emergency Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240779
- Riverview HospitalCrookston, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241320
- Sanford Thief River Falls Medical CenterThief River Falls, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241381
Practice locations
Addresses where Darren D. Swanson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 111 2nd St NEFosston, MN 56542 (218) 435‑1111
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Darren D. Swanson as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Headwaters Health PC10 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Minnesota
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Minnesota — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Headwaters Health PC
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 | 1990 (36 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1912942566 |
| 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