LAKEWOOD HEALTH SYSTEM
NPI 1124019054
General Acute Care Hospital - Critical Access in Staples, MN

Active since October 31, 2005
2/5
Patient Care Rating
49725 COUNTY 83, STAPLES, MN 56479(218) 894-1515(218) 898-7596 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 9, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 9, 2025, Jul 21, 2022, May 22, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Lakewood Health System NPPES

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

LAKEWOOD HEALTH SYSTEM (NPI 1124019054) is a healthcare organization registered as a critical access in Staples, Minnesota and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. The organization lists Joseph T Reycraft, Cfo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1124019054
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy282NC0060X
Legal Business NameLAKEWOOD HEALTH SYSTEM
Location Address49725 COUNTY 83Staples, MN 56479-5280
Mailing Address49725 County 83Staples, MN 56479-5280 · (218) 894-1515 · Fax (218) 894-8403
Fax(218) 898-7596
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJoseph T ReycraftCfo · (218) 894-8194
Enumeration DateOctober 31, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJune 9, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 9, 2025
✔ NPI 1124019054 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Taxonomy Code282NC0060X
License✔ Licensed in MN · 327666
49725 COUNTY 83, Staples, MN 56479

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Lakewood Health System is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

136

Medicare enrollment records show 136 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Lakewood Health System, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 58 practice at this address and 60 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 33

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)22
Family Practice19
Nurse Practitioner19
Pediatric Medicine10
Clinical Social Worker5
Obstetrics/Gynecology5
Orthopedic Surgery5
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)4
25 other specialties47

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 136
Family Practice
NPI 1285661967
49725 COUNTY 83
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-1515
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1801048350
49725 COUNTY 83
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-1515
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1710514161
49725 COUNTY 83
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-1515
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1538905146
49725 COUNTY 83
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-1515
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Pediatric Medicine
NPI 1790895456
49725 COUNTY 83
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-1515
✔ PECOSSame address
Internal Medicine
NPI 1063150415
49725 COUNTY 83
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-1515
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Rheumatology
NPI 1629632336
49725 COUNTY 83
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-1515
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Clinical Psychologist
NPI 1619995297
49725 COUNTY 83
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-1515
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Hospice/Palliative Care
NPI 1679079479
49725 COUNTY 83
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-1515
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1366825614
49725 COUNTY 83
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-1515
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Podiatry
NPI 1710418041
49725 COUNTY 83
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-1515
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
General Surgery
NPI 1760688949
49725 COUNTY 83
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-1515
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1538429964
49725 COUNTY 83
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-1515
✔ PECOSSame address
Radiation Oncology
NPI 1619925484
49725 COUNTY 83
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-1515
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Medical Oncology
NPI 1891280814
49725 COUNTY 83
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-1515
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Psychiatry
NPI 1326005604
49725 COUNTY 83
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-1515
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)
NPI 1184461030
49725 COUNTY 83
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-1515
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Chiropractic
NPI 1972483683
49725 COUNTY 83
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-1515
Same address
Dermatology
NPI 1922328418
49725 COUNTY 83
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-1515
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Hematology/Oncology
NPI 1316407943
49725 COUNTY 83
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-1515
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
See all 136 clinicians

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Medical Equipment Supplier Medicare DMEPOS 37

Medicare supplier enrollment and the product categories Lakewood Health System carries, from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory.

Lakewood Health System

DMEPOS supplier · Staples, MN
✔

Accepts Medicare assignment

Lakewood Health System agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered equipment and supplies. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PTAN (Medicare Supplier Number)20666285
Medicare Participant SinceJanuary 1, 1997
Supplier Location49725 County 83Staples, MN 56479
Provider TypeOxygen & Equipment · Multi-Specialty - Physician
Supplier Specialties
Medical Supply Company Other Hospital

Medicare Product Categories

Commodes, Urinals, Bedpans
Raised toilets, Drop-arm commodes, Folding commodes, Plastic urinals, Plastic bedpans, Disposable urinals
Blood Glucose Monitors/Supplies (Non-Mail Order)
Home blood glucose monitors including lancets, reagent strips, and other supplies necessary for the proper functioning of the device
Heat & Cold Applications
Heat therapy, Cold therapy, Heating pads
Hospital Beds (Electric)
Total electric hospital beds, Semi-electric hospital beds
Hospital Beds (Manual)
Fixed height hospital beds, Variable height hospital beds
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Pumps/Supplies
Wound care sets, Pumps, Canisters
Product categories are from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory. Contact the supplier to confirm current availability of specific items.

Home Health Quality Ratings CMS Care Compare

Quality ratings, patient care measures and outcomes for Lakewood Health System Home Care & Hospice (CMS certification number 247124), from CMS Care Compare.

Lakewood Health System Home Care & Hospice

Home health agency · Staples, MN
2/5 Quality of Patient Care
OwnershipNonProfit
CMS Certification Number247124
Medicare-Certified SinceDecember 28, 1982
Services Offered
Skilled nursing care Physical therapy Occupational therapy Speech-language pathology Medical social services Home health aide services

Patient Care Measures

Patients whose home health care began in a timely manner
98.9%
Patients who got better at walking or moving around
71.3%
Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed
72.2%
Patients who got better at bathing
76.2%
Patients whose breathing improved
74.8%
Patients who got better at taking their drugs correctly by mouth
65.1%
Patients checked for a flu shot for the current season
75.6%
Physician-recommended actions on medication issues completed on time
98.7%
Patients with a functional assessment and care plan at admission and discharge
99.8%
Patients experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Lower rates are better for this measure.
1.8%
New or worsened pressure ulcers or injuries (skin integrity)
Lower rates are better for this measure.
0%
Measure rates are from the CMS Care Compare home health data. Measures without current CMS data are not shown.

Discharge, Readmission & Medicare Spending

Patients discharged to the community, remaining home without unplanned hospital care
212 of 259 patient episodes · observed rate 81.85%
81.09% Same As National Rate
Potentially preventable hospital readmissions after discharge
154 patient stays · observed rate 3.25%
Lower rates are better for this measure.
3.74% Same As National Rate
Medicare spending per episode of care, relative to the national average
1.00 = national average per episode of care · based on 340 episodes
1.03
Risk-standardized rates account for differences in patient mix. Comparison labels are assigned by CMS.

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 Lakewood Health System's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lakewood Health System is 1124019054. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on October 31, 2005.

Where is Lakewood Health System located?

Lakewood Health System is located at 49725 County 83, Staples, MN 56479. The listed phone number is (218) 894-1515.

What is Lakewood Health System's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is General Acute Care Hospital, specializing in Critical Access, with taxonomy code 282NC0060X.

Is Lakewood Health System enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lakewood Health System is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Lakewood Health System?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 136 clinicians in 33 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Lakewood Health System. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) (22), Family Practice (19) and Nurse Practitioner (19). Of these, 58 practice at this address and 60 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Lakewood Health System accept Medicare assignment for medical equipment?

Yes. As a Medicare medical equipment supplier, Lakewood Health System accepts Medicare assignment: the supplier accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered equipment and supplies.

Is Lakewood Health System a Medicare-certified home health agency?

Yes. Lakewood Health System Home Care & Hospice is a Medicare-certified home health agency, certified since December 28, 1982.

What quality rating does Lakewood Health System have?

CMS rates Lakewood Health System Home Care & Hospice 2 out of 5 stars for quality of patient care on Care Compare. The full measure detail is in the Home Health Quality Ratings section above.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lakewood Health System was last updated on June 9, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.