Quick answers
- Does Joshua Sawlaw accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joshua Sawlaw 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 Joshua Sawlaw see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 157 Original Medicare patients and 279 services for Joshua Sawlaw. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joshua Sawlaw's NPI number?
- 1922235944. 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 Joshua Sawlaw, 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 | 157 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 279 |
| Different services or procedures | 16 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)107 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)55 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)50 services
- Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less (99238)23 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%
- Arthritis53%
- Chronic kidney disease53%
- Ischemic heart disease48%
- Anxiety48%
Hospitals where Joshua Sawlaw works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joshua Sawlaw 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.
- Essentia Health Deer RiverDeer River, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241360
- Essentia Health DuluthDuluth, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 240019
- Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical CenterAurora, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241340
- Essentia Health SandstoneSandstone, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241309
- Essentia Health St Mary's Medical CenterDuluth, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240002
Practice locations
Addresses where Joshua Sawlaw is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 400 E 3rd StDuluth, MN 55805 (218) 786‑8364
- 5211 Hwy 110Aurora, MN 55705
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joshua Sawlaw as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- The Duluth Clinic Ltd1,144 clinicians in the group
- Northern Pines Medical Center38 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hospitalistprimary
Other hospitalists in Duluth
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Duluth, MN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in The Duluth Clinic Ltd
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2009 (17 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1922235944 |
| 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