Quick answers
- Does Nicholas M. Taurinskas accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Nicholas M. Taurinskas may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Nicholas M. Taurinskas see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 38 Original Medicare patients and 95 services for Nicholas M. Taurinskas. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nicholas M. Taurinskas's NPI number?
- 1992119291. 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 Nicholas M. Taurinskas, 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 | 38 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 95 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 80 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)43 services
- Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less (99238)18 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 pressure71%
- High cholesterol66%
- Arthritis50%
- Depression42%
- Atrial fibrillation42%
- Chronic kidney disease39%
Hospitals where Nicholas M. Taurinskas works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nicholas M. Taurinskas 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.
- CentraCare - St. Cloud HospitalSaint Cloud, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240036
- Chippewa County HospitalMontevideo, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241325
Practice locations
Addresses where Nicholas M. Taurinskas is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 824 N 11th StMontevideo, MN 56265 (320) 269‑8877
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nicholas M. Taurinskas as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- CCM Health69 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Montevideo
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Montevideo, MN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in CCM Health
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 | 2016 (10 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1992119291 |
| 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