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Orthopedic Surgery

Kaare Kolstad Jr., MD

Works at hospitals in David City, NE · Columbus, NE · Nebraska

Summary

Dr. Kaare Kolstad Jr., MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 4508 38th St, Suite 133, Columbus, NE 68601. Phone: (402) 563-3644. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Kaare Kolstad Jr. had 193 Original Medicare patients and 4,413 services. NPI 1922042373. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Kaare Kolstad Jr., 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 Kaare Kolstad Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kaare Kolstad Jr. 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 Kaare Kolstad Jr. see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 193 Original Medicare patients and 4,413 services for Kaare Kolstad Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Kaare Kolstad Jr.'s NPI number?
1922042373. 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 Kaare Kolstad Jr., 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 patients193
Services billed to Medicare4,413
Different services or procedures67
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)3,206 services
  2. Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)80 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)77 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)76 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)59 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%
  • Arthritis75%
  • Chronic kidney disease36%
  • Depression31%
  • Diabetes28%

Hospitals where Kaare Kolstad Jr. works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kaare Kolstad Jr. 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.

  • Butler County HealthDavid City, NE · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 281332
  • Columbus Community Hospital, IncColumbus, NE · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 280111

Practice locations

Addresses where Kaare Kolstad Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Kaare Kolstad Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Columbus Community Hospital Inc84 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Columbus

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Columbus, NE — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Columbus Community Hospital Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1992 (34 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1922042373
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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. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians