JAMES BRAUNWARTH M.D.
NPI 1053725440
Hospitalist in Bemidji, MN

Active since June 13, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
82.64/100
CMS Quality Rating
1300 ANNE ST NW, BEMIDJI, MN 56601(218) 333-5000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 31, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 31, 2025, Nov 15, 2022, Nov 21, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About James Braunwarth M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

JAMES BRAUNWARTH M.D. (NPI 1053725440) is an individual hospitalist provider in Bemidji, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (59866) and active in the NPI registry since June 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Cuyuna Regional Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Duluth.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1053725440
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameJAMES BRAUNWARTHCredential: M.D.
Location Address1300 ANNE ST NWBemidji, MN 56601-5103
Mailing AddressPo Box 5074Sioux Falls, SD 57117-5074
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Minnesota Medical SchoolGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateJune 13, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 31, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 31, 2025
NPI 1053725440 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in MN · 59866
Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License 59866 (MN)
1300 ANNE ST NW, Bemidji, MN 56601

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1400 E 3rd StDuluth, MN 55805-1951 · Phone (218) 786-8364 · Fax (218) 722-8792

Other Identifiers 3

Other1053725440MN · Bcbs
Other0001-0209911Medica
Medicaid1053725440MN

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

James Braunwarth M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID9931403573
PECOS Enrollment IDI20171121003545
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
139 services130 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
14 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Crosby, MN
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number241353
Location320 East Main StreetCrosby, MN 56441 · Crow Wing County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Marys Hospital Superior

Critical Access Hospitals · Superior, WI
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number521329
Location3500 Tower AveSuperior, WI 54880 · Douglas County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 56601 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$127.61 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $168.28
Typical copayment $31.90 (range $14.00 – $42.07)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$98.61 typical visit price
range $18.32 – $138.04
Typical copayment $24.65 (range $4.58 – $34.51)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

82.64/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality88.21
Promoting Interoperability99
Improvement Activities40
Cost51.14

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Physician Assistant
1300 ANNE ST NW
BEMIDJI, MN 56601
Physician Assistant
1300 ANNE ST NW
BEMIDJI, MN 56601
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1300 ANNE ST NW
BEMIDJI, MN 56601
Emergency Medicine
1300 ANNE ST NW, SANFORD BEMIDJI MEDICAL CENTER
BEMIDJI, MN 56601
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1300 ANNE ST NW
BEMIDJI, MN 56601
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1300 ANNE ST NW
BEMIDJI, MN 56601
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Obstetrics)
1300 ANNE ST NW
BEMIDJI, MN 56601
Physical Therapist
1300 ANNE ST NW
BEMIDJI, MN 56601

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is James Braunwarth's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Braunwarth is 1053725440. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 13, 2014.

Where is James Braunwarth located?

James Braunwarth practices at 1300 Anne St NW, Bemidji, MN 56601. The listed phone number is (218) 333-5000.

What is James Braunwarth's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is James Braunwarth enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Braunwarth is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does James Braunwarth accept?

Health plans from Medica list James Braunwarth as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is James Braunwarth affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Braunwarth is affiliated with Cuyuna Regional Medical Center and St Marys Hospital Superior.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Braunwarth was last updated on March 31, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.