Quick answers
- Does Kevin C. Buettner accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kevin C. Buettner 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 Kevin C. Buettner see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 43 Original Medicare patients and 44 services for Kevin C. Buettner. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kevin C. Buettner's NPI number?
- 1942480629. 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 Kevin C. Buettner, 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 | 43 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 44 |
| Different services or procedures | 29 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
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 cholesterol74%
- Diabetes47%
- Chronic kidney disease47%
- Arthritis44%
- Ischemic heart disease37%
Hospitals where Kevin C. Buettner works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kevin C. Buettner 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
- Sanford Medical Center FargoFargo, ND · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 350011
Practice locations
Addresses where Kevin C. Buettner is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1200 S Columbia RdGrand Forks, ND 58201 (701) 780‑5000
- 1220 Sheyenne StWest Fargo, ND 58078 (701) 234‑4445
- 1380 S Columbia RdGrand Forks, ND 58201 (701) 795‑2000
- 400 S Minnesota StCrookston, MN 56716 (218) 281‑9100
- 801 Broadway NFargo, ND 58102 (701) 234‑2000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kevin C. Buettner as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Sanford Medical Center Fargo1,225 clinicians in the group
- Altru Health System684 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), North Dakota →
Other nurse anesthetists in Grand Forks
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Grand Forks, ND — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Sanford Medical Center Fargo
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CNA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2007 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1942480629 |
| 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