DR. DAVID R VAVRA MD
NPI 1154813210
Surgery in Brainerd, MN
About Dr. David R Vavra Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. DAVID R VAVRA MD (NPI 1154813210) is an individual surgery provider in Brainerd, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (76927) and active in the NPI registry since June 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Essentia Health St Joseph's Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Minnesota Medical School (2018).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Dr. David R Vavra Md 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
3Medicare enrollment records show David Vavra reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Brainerd, MN 56401
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
- 127 clinicians in this Medicare group
Brainerd, MN 56401
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
- Medicare enrollment name: St Josephs Medical Center
- 340 clinicians in this Medicare group
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
- 1,460 clinicians in this Medicare group
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims
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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Essentia Health St Joseph's Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Brainerd, MNPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 56401 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
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.
BRAINERD, MN 56401
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 David Vavra's NPI number?
The NPI number for David Vavra is 1154813210. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 5, 2018.
Where is David Vavra located?
David Vavra practices at 2024 S 6th St, Brainerd, MN 56401. The listed phone number is (218) 828-7100.
What is David Vavra's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.
Is David Vavra enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. David Vavra 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.
Which organizations bill Medicare for David Vavra's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), David Vavra reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Brainerd Medical Center Inc (Brainerd, MN), St. Joseph's Medical Center (Brainerd, MN) and The Duluth Clinic Ltd (Grand Rapids, MN). Each 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 David Vavra's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does David Vavra accept?
Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and HealthPartners list David Vavra 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 David Vavra affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, David Vavra is affiliated with Essentia Health St Joseph's Medical Center.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for David Vavra was last updated on August 7, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years 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.
# Dr. David R Vavra, MD · NPI 1154813210
Surgery physician in Brainerd, Minnesota. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since June 5, 2018.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1154813210 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** June 5, 2018
- **Primary specialty:** Surgery · taxonomy 208600000X
- **State license:** 76927 (Minnesota)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 2024 S 6TH ST, Brainerd, MN 56401-4529
- **Phone:** (218) 828-7100
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 3 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Brainerd Medical Center Inc (NPI 1295801777, Brainerd, MN); St. Joseph's Medical Center (NPI 1184866956, Brainerd, MN); The Duluth Clinic Ltd (NPI 1184132664, Grand Rapids, MN) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** University Of Minnesota Medical School, class of 2018
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** August 7, 2024
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1154813210) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.