Quick answers
- Does Craig S. Walvatne accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Craig S. Walvatne 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 Craig S. Walvatne see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 96 Original Medicare patients and 1,192 services for Craig S. Walvatne. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Craig S. Walvatne's NPI number?
- 1972515427. 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 Craig S. Walvatne, 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 | 96 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,192 |
| Different services or procedures | 33 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less (97597)241 services
- Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less (11042)200 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)125 services
- Application of vein wound compression bandages on lower leg, ankle, and foot (29581)103 services
- Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers (93970)79 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 pressure72%
- High cholesterol64%
- Arthritis46%
- Diabetes36%
- Anxiety32%
- Heart failure30%
Hospitals where Craig S. Walvatne works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Craig S. Walvatne 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
- Mercy HospitalCoon Rapids, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240115
Practice locations
Addresses where Craig S. Walvatne is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 11855 Ulysses St NE, Suite 220Blaine, MN 55434 (763) 427‑8547
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Craig S. Walvatne as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Vascular Surgery Associates PA2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Vascular Surgeryprimary
- Critical Care (Intensivists)also
- General Surgeryalso
Other vascular surgeons in Minnesota
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Minnesota — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Vascular Surgery Associates 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 | 1985 (41 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1972515427 |
| 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