Quick answers
- Does Carissa R. Arens accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Carissa R. Arens 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.
- What is Carissa R. Arens's NPI number?
- 1962830026. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Carissa R. Arens works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Carissa R. Arens 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.
- Lakewood Health SystemStaples, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241329
Practice locations
Addresses where Carissa R. Arens is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 49725 County, Suite 83Staples, MN 56479 (218) 894‑1515
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Carissa R. Arens as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Lakewood Health System105 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Staples
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Staples, MN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Lakewood Health System
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2013 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1962830026 |
| 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
- 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