Quick answers
- Does Brandon R. Porten accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Brandon R. Porten 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 Brandon R. Porten see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 307 Original Medicare patients and 2,217 services for Brandon R. Porten. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Brandon R. Porten's NPI number?
- 1942799895. 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 Brandon R. Porten, 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 | 307 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,217 |
| Different services or procedures | 73 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)412 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)221 services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test (85027)105 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)104 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)97 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure67%
- Arthritis36%
- Diabetes28%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
- Chronic kidney disease28%
Hospitals where Brandon R. Porten works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Brandon R. Porten 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.
- Abbott Northwestern HospitalMinneapolis, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240057
- M Health Fairview St John's HospitalMaplewood, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240210
- M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical CenterMinneapolis, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240080
Practice locations
Addresses where Brandon R. Porten is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2601 Centennial Dr, Suite 100North St Paul, MN 55109 (651) 788‑4444
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Brandon R. Porten as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Family Healthservices Minnesota PA55 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in North St Paul
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in North St Paul, MN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Family Healthservices Minnesota PA
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 | 2018 (8 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) | 1942799895 |
| 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