JOHN V POLITSCH MD
NPI 1346215720
Emergency Medicine in Red Wing, MN

Active since February 21, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
701 HEWITT BLVD, RED WING, MN 55066(651) 267-5000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 6, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 6, 2025, Aug 16, 2024, Jan 7, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

About John V Politsch Md NPPES

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

JOHN V POLITSCH MD (NPI 1346215720) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Red Wing, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (38567) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hennepin County Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Minneapolis.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1346215720
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameJOHN V POLITSCHCredential: MD
Location Address701 HEWITT BLVDRed Wing, MN 55066-2848
Mailing Address701 Hewitt BlvdRed Wing, MN 55066-2848 · (651) 267-5000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSRush Medical College Of Rush UniversityGraduated 1994
Enumeration DateFebruary 21, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 6, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 6, 2025
NPI 1346215720 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License Licensed in MN · 38567
Definition

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License 38567 (MN)
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineTaxonomy 207RH0002X · License 38567 (MN)
701 HEWITT BLVD, Red Wing, MN 55066

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1701 Park AveMinneapolis, MN 55415-1623 · Phone (612) 873-3000

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

John V Politsch 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.

PECOS PAC ID2264330950
PECOS Enrollment IDI20031219000208
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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
35 services33 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
29 services29 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Hennepin County Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Minneapolis, MN
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number240004
Location701 Park AvenueMinneapolis, MN 55415 · Hennepin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 55066 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
$85.82 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $168.28
Typical copayment $21.45 (range $14.00 – $42.07)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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.

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
701 HEWITT BLVD
RED WING, MN 55066
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
701 HEWITT BLVD
RED WING, MN 55066
Family Medicine
701 HEWITT BLVD
RED WING, MN 55066
Orthopaedic Surgery
701 HEWITT BLVD
RED WING, MN 55066
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
701 HEWITT BLVD
RED WING, MN 55066
Family Medicine
701 HEWITT BLVD
RED WING, MN 55066
Occupational Therapist
701 HEWITT BLVD
RED WING, MN 55066
Nurse Practitioner
701 HEWITT BLVD
RED WING, MN 55066

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 John Politsch's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Politsch is 1346215720. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 21, 2006.

Where is John Politsch located?

John Politsch practices at 701 Hewitt Blvd, Red Wing, MN 55066. The listed phone number is (651) 267-5000.

What is John Politsch's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is John Politsch enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. John Politsch 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 John Politsch accept?

Health plans from Medica list John Politsch 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 John Politsch affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, John Politsch is affiliated with Hennepin County Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Politsch was last updated on October 6, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.