JOSEPHINE O'GARA MD
NPI 1124197140
Internal Medicine in Stillwater, MN
NPI Status: Active since November 06, 2006
Contact Information
270 MAIN ST N STE 300
STILLWATER, MN
ZIP 55082
Phone: (651) 342-1039
Fax: (651) 342-1428
- NPI Profile Information
- Primary Taxonomy
- Secondary Taxonomies
- Insurance Plans Accepted
- Secondary Locations
- Medicare Participation & PECOS Status
- Areas of Expertise
- Durable Medical Equipment
- Physician Visit Costs
- Quality Reporting
- Hospital Affiliations - Privileges
- NPI Validation
- Other Providers Same Location
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Individual
- Female
- Years of Experience 24
- Internal Medicine
- Accepts Insurance
- Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
- PECOS Enrolled
- Medicare Quality Reporting
About JOSEPHINE O'GARA
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Josephine O'gara, an internist established in Stillwater, Minnesota with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine and more than 24 years of experience. She graduated from University Of Minnesota Medical School in 2002. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1124197140 assigned on November 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207R00000X with license number 48718 (MN). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated January 2026.
- NPI
- 1124197140
- Provider Name
- JOSEPHINE O'GARA MD
- Gender
- Female
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 270 MAIN ST N STE 300 STILLWATER, MN 55082
- Location Phone
- (651) 342-1039
- Location Fax
- (651) 342-1428
- Mailing Address
- 270 MAIN ST N STE 300 STILLWATER, MN 55082
- Mailing Phone
- (651) 342-1039
- Mailing Fax
- (651) 342-1428
- Medical School Name
- UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA MEDICAL SCHOOL
- Graduation Year
- 2002
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 11-06-2006
- Last Update Date
- 01-07-2026
- Code Navigator
An internist like Josephine O'gara is a physician who has completed an internal medicine residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in an internist specialty. Internists are trained to care for adults of all ages for many different medical conditions. An internist typically monitors chronic physical conditions, identifies acute diseases, provides family planning, provides counseling about wellness and disease prevention, etc.
Location Map
Secondary Locations
- 342 N Water St Ste 600
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(651) 342-1039
Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Internal Medicine
- Taxonomy Code
- 207R00000X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 48718
- License State
- MN
- Taxonomy Description
- A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Secondary Taxonomies
The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.
| No. | Taxonomy Code | Type | Classification / Specialization |
License No. (State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 207R00000X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Internal Medicine | 68649 (WI) |
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- Medica Individual Choice Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits - HMO
- Medica Individual Choice Bronze HSA - EPO
- Medica Individual Choice Bronze Share - EPO
- Medica Individual Choice Bronze Share - HMO
- Medica Individual Choice Expanded Bronze Standard - EPO
- Medica Individual Choice Expanded Bronze Standard - HMO
- Medica Individual Choice Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits - EPO
- Medica Individual Choice Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits - HMO
- Medica Individual Choice Gold Share - EPO
- Medica Individual Choice Gold Share - HMO
- Medica Individual Choice Gold Standard - EPO
- Medica Individual Choice Gold Standard - HMO
- Medica Individual Choice Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits - EPO
- Medica Individual Choice Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits - HMO
- Medica Individual Choice Silver Share - EPO
- Medica Individual Choice Silver Share - HMO
- Medica Individual Choice Silver Standard - EPO
- Medica Individual Choice Silver Standard - HMO
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Josephine O'gara is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.
Josephine O'gara is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
PECOS PAC ID: 8224132246
What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.PECOS Enrollment ID: I20070402000215
What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes
What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Provider Referred Orders for Durable Medical Equipment, Devices & Supplies
The following list reflects the services, supplies or durable medical equipment ordered by this provider to a DME supplier on behalf of patients. The information below is derived from Medicare claims data and reflects the BETOS category, HCPCS code information and the number times each service was submitted under the Medicare fee-for-service program.
Durable Medical Equipment
DME-Hospital Beds (DB000N)
Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress (HCPCS:E0260)
2 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 12 Services Paid
Unknown
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous (RX029N)
Mycophenolic acid, oral, 180 mg (HCPCS:J7518)
1 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 1440 Services Paid
Treatment-Chemotherapy (RH012N)
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for a subsequent prescription in a 30-day period (HCPCS:Q0512)
1 DME suppliers used 16 Medicare Claims 16 Services Paid
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit
Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month
Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month
Complex chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, first 60 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month
Comprehensive assessment of and care planning for patients requiring chronic care management services (list separately in addition to primary monthly care management service)
Established patient custodial care facility, group care, or assisted living visit, typically 1 hour
Established patient custodial care facility, group care, or assisted living visit, typically 15 minutes
Established patient custodial care facility, group care, or assisted living visit, typically 40 minutes
Follow-up psychiatric collaborative care management, subsequent calendar month, first 60 minutes
Initial or subsequent psychiatric collaborative care management, first 30 minutes in a month of behavioral health care manager activities, in consultation with a psychiatric consultant, and directed by the treating physician or other qualified health care
Initial psychiatric collaborative care management, first calendar month, first 70 minutes
New patient custodial care facility, group care, or assisted living visit, typically 75 minutes
Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and
Psychiatric collaborative care management per calendar month, each additional 30 minutes
Removal of impacted ear wax
Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
This service was performed 69 times for 69 patientsChronic Care Management services involve regular check-ins with healthcare professionals to manage two or more chronic conditions. It includes an additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time per month, directed by a healthcare professional, to ensure optimal health management.
This service was performed 31 times for 23 patientsChronic care management services involve a healthcare professional directing clinical staff in managing your chronic conditions. This includes the first 20 minutes per month of services like medication management, care coordination, and health monitoring to help improve your health and quality of life.
This service was performed 136 times for 79 patientsComplex chronic care management is a service for patients with two or more long-term health conditions. It involves a healthcare professional directing clinical staff in providing care for the first 60 minutes each month. This helps manage your health conditions effectively.
This service was performed 24 times for 18 patientsThis service involves a thorough evaluation of patients needing ongoing care for chronic conditions. It includes creating a tailored care plan, coordinating with healthcare providers, and monitoring progress regularly. The goal is to provide optimal, personalized care for your long-term health needs.
This service was performed 16 times for 16 patientsThis service involves a healthcare professional visiting an established patient in a group care facility or assisted living for about an hour. The visit may include health checks, medication management, and addressing any health concerns to maintain the patient's well-being.
This service was performed 418 times for 130 patientsThis is a routine 15-minute visit for patients residing in care facilities like nursing homes or assisted living. During this visit, healthcare providers review the patient's health, manage medications, and address any concerns or changes in condition. It ensures continuous, quality care.
This service was performed 31 times for 31 patientsThis is a routine visit for established patients residing in care facilities like nursing homes or assisted living. The visit typically lasts about 40 minutes, during which the healthcare provider checks your overall health, discusses any concerns, and adjusts care plans as needed.
This service was performed 650 times for 163 patientsThis service involves continued psychiatric care management for the next calendar month, covering the first 60 minutes. It includes communication with you and your healthcare team, planning and adjusting your treatment, and monitoring your progress.
This service was performed 120 times for 45 patientsThis service involves a behavioral health care manager working with a psychiatric consultant, under the guidance of your treating healthcare provider. They spend 30 minutes each month managing your psychiatric care collaboratively to ensure optimal mental health outcomes.
This service was performed 42 times for 24 patientsThis is the first month of a mental health care program where a team of health professionals collaboratively manage your care. The first 70 minutes involve assessing your needs, creating a care plan, and coordinating services to support your mental wellbeing.
This service was performed 27 times for 27 patientsThis service involves an initial visit to a new patient in a custodial care facility, group care, or assisted living. The visit typically lasts 75 minutes and focuses on assessing the patient's health status, understanding their needs, and planning their ongoing care.
This service was performed 57 times for 57 patientsThis is a service where a doctor or authorized practitioner certifies that you require Medicare-covered home health services. They will communicate with the home health agency and review reports on your health status to ensure you receive appropriate care. This does not involve an in-person visit.
This service was performed 78 times for 60 patientsPsychiatric collaborative care management is a treatment approach where a team of health professionals work together to provide optimal care. This includes monitoring your health, adjusting treatments, and coordinating care. If a session extends beyond the usual time, each additional 30 minutes is accounted for.
This service was performed 44 times for 24 patientsImpacted ear wax removal is a safe procedure to clear blockages in the ear canal caused by hardened ear wax. A healthcare professional uses specialized tools or a gentle irrigation method to loosen and remove the wax, improving hearing and alleviating discomfort.
This service was performed 21 times for 16 patientsTransitional care management services are designed to ensure a smooth transition from a hospital to home or another care setting for patients with complex health issues. These services include medication management, patient education, and coordination with healthcare providers.
This service was performed 20 times for 18 patientsPhysician Visit Costs
The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $31.9 for a new patient copayment and $24.65 for an established patient copayment.
The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.
For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.
The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 55082 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204
- Average New Patient Price $127.61
- Minimum New Patient Price $56
- Maximum New Patient Price $168.28
- Average New Patient Copayment $31.9
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $14
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $42.07
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214
- Average Established Patient Price $98.61
- Minimum Established Patient Price $18.32
- Maximum Established Patient Price $138.04
- Average Established Patient Copayment $24.65
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.58
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $34.51
* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.
Quality Reporting
The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program. The Quality Payment Program aims to improve population health, reduce costs and improve the care received by Medicare beneficiaries. The following quality measures meet Medicare's statistical reporting standards. Not all providers report the same information, because not all providers give the same services to patients. The quality information is just a snapshot of some the care providers give to their patients. Reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality.
| Quality Measure | Performance | Number of Patients |
|---|---|---|
| Advance Care Planning | Yes | N/A |
| Implementation of practices/processes to develop advance care planning that includes: documenting the advance care plan or living will within the medical record, educating clinicians about advance care planning motivating them to address advance care planning needs of their patients, and how these needs can translate into quality improvement, educating clinicians on approaches and barriers to talking to patients about end-of-life and palliative care needs and ways to manage its documentation, as well as informing clinicians of the healthcare policy side of advance care planning. | ||
| Care Plan | 100% | 510 |
| Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker or provide an advance care plan | ||
| Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record | 100% | 1695 |
| Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter. This list must include ALL known prescriptions, over-the-counters, herbals, and vitamin/mineral/dietary (nutritional) supplements AND must contain the medications' name, dosage, frequency and route of administration | ||
| Engagement of community for health status improvement | Yes | N/A |
| Take steps to improve health status of communities, such as collaborating with key partners and stakeholders to implement evidenced-based practices to improve a specific chronic condition. Refer to the local Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) for additional steps to take for improving health status of communities as there are many steps to select from for satisfying this activity. QIOs work under the direction of CMS to assist MIPS eligible clinicians and groups with quality improvement, and review quality concerns for the protection of beneficiaries and the Medicare Trust Fund. | ||
| e-Prescribing | 96% | 2055 |
| At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology. | ||
| Falls: Plan of Care | 100% | 201 |
| Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older with a history of falls that had a plan of care for falls documented within 12 months | ||
| Falls: Risk Assessment | 100% | 201 |
| Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older with a history of falls that had a risk assessment for falls completed within 12 months | ||
| Health Information Exchange | 44% | 135 |
| The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for at least one transition of care or referral. | ||
| Immunization Registry Reporting | Yes | N/A |
| The MIPS eligible clinician is in active engagement with a public health agency to submit immunization data. | ||
| Implementation of medication management practice improvements | Yes | N/A |
| Manage medications to maximize efficiency, effectiveness and safety that could include one or more of the following: Reconcile and coordinate medications and provide medication management across transitions of care settings and eligible clinicians or groups; Integrate a pharmacist into the care team; and/or Conduct periodic, structured medication reviews. | ||
| Leadership engagement in regular guidance and demonstrated commitment for implementing practice improvement changes | Yes | N/A |
| Ensure full engagement of clinical and administrative leadership in practice improvement that could include one or more of the following: Make responsibility for guidance of practice change a component of clinical and administrative leadership roles; Allocate time for clinical and administrative leadership for practice improvement efforts, including participation in regular team meetings; and/or Incorporate population health, quality and patient experience metrics in regular reviews of practice performance. | ||
| Medication Reconciliation | 99% | 140 |
| The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician. | ||
| Patient-Specific Education | 38% | 530 |
| The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician. | ||
| Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults | 76% | 174 |
| Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine | ||
| Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan | 92% | 112 |
| Percentage of patients aged 12 years and older screened for depression on the date of the encounter using an age appropriate standardized depression screening tool AND if positive, a follow-up plan is documented on the date of the positive screen | ||
| Provide Patient Access | 77% | 530 |
| At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold certain information. | ||
| Secure Messaging | 65% | 530 |
| For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure message sent by the patient (or the patient-authorized representative) during the performance period. | ||
| Security Risk Analysis | Yes | N/A |
| Conduct or review a security risk analysis in accordance with the requirements in 45 CFR 164.308(a)(1), including addressing the security (to include encryption) of ePHI data created or maintained by certified EHR technology in accordance with requirements in 45 CFR164.312(a)(2)(iv) and 45 CFR 164.306(d)(3), and implement security updates as necessary and correct identified security deficiencies as part of the MIPS eligible clinician's risk management process. | ||
| Specialized Registry Reporting | Yes | N/A |
| The MIPS eligible clinician is in active engagement to submit data to specialized registry. To earn a 5 % bonus in the promoting interoperability performance category score for submitting to one or more public health or clinical data registries also attest to PI_TRANS_PHCDRR_3_MULTI. | ||
Find Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges
Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.
Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. Josephine O'gara is affiliated with the following medical facilities:
| Hospital Name | Address | Phone | Hospital Type | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAIRVIEW LAKES HEALTH SERVICES | 5200 FAIRVIEW BOULEVARD WYOMING, MN 55092 | (952) 892-2101 | Acute Care Hospitals | |
| M HEALTH FAIRVIEW UNIVERSITY OF MN | 2450 RIVERSIDE AVENUE MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55454 | (612) 624-1765 | Acute Care Hospitals |
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1124197140, we treat the final digit (0) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 60. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 60 = 0).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 60 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1124197140, enumerated as an "individual" on November 06, 2006.
The provider is located at 270 MAIN ST N STE 300 STILLWATER, MN 55082 and the phone number is (651) 342-1039.
Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medica. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
Josephine O'gara is affiliated with: FAIRVIEW LAKES HEALTH SERVICES and M HEALTH FAIRVIEW UNIVERSITY OF MN.