Quick answers
- Does John T. Bassett accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says John T. Bassett 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 John T. Bassett see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 598 Original Medicare patients and 1,483 services for John T. Bassett. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is John T. Bassett's NPI number?
- 1982684130. 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 John T. Bassett, 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 | 598 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,483 |
| Different services or procedures | 40 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)305 services
- Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito (G0500)267 services
- Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)242 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)197 services
- Removal of large bowel tissue using a flexible endoscope (45390)60 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 pressure68%
- Arthritis46%
- Diabetes29%
- Anxiety28%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
Hospitals where John T. Bassett works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists John T. Bassett 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 HealthFargo, ND · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 350070
- Perham HealthPerham, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241373
- Sanford Bemidji Medical CenterBemidji, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240100
- Sanford HillsboroHillsboro, ND · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 351329
- 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 John T. Bassett is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3000 32nd Ave SFargo, ND 58103 (701) 364‑8000
- 801 Broadway NFargo, ND 58102 (701) 234‑2000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists John T. Bassett as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Sanford Medical Center Fargo1,225 clinicians in the group
- Innovis Health LLC559 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other gastroenterologists in Fargo
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fargo, 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 | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Wayne State University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1998 (28 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1982684130 |
| 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