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JOHN V POLITSCH MD
NPI 1346215720
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Minneapolis, MN

Active since February 21, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
516 DELAWARE ST SE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55455(612) 672-5050 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 28, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 28, 2026, Oct 6, 2025, Aug 16, 2024 and 2 more (5 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 hospice and palliative medicine provider in Minneapolis, 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 is a graduate of Rush Medical College Of Rush University (1994).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1346215720
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X
Provider Legal NameJOHN V POLITSCHCredential: MD
Location Address516 DELAWARE ST SEMinneapolis, MN 55455-0356
Mailing Address516 Delaware St SeMinneapolis, MN 55455-0356 · (651) 308-8021
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSRush Medical College Of Rush UniversityGraduated 1994
Enumeration DateFebruary 21, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 28, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 28, 2026
NPI 1346215720 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0002X
License Licensed in MN · 38567
Definition
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License 38567 (MN)
516 DELAWARE ST SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455

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

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.

Dermatology
516 DELAWARE ST SE, 4-240, PHILLIPS-WANGENSTEEN BLDG.
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55455
Clinic/Center (Ophthalmologic Surgery)
516 DELAWARE ST SE, DEPARTMENT OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55455
Social Worker (Clinical)
516 DELAWARE ST SE, CLINIC 1C
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55455
Ophthalmology
516 DELAWARE ST SE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55455
Dentist (Periodontics)
516 DELAWARE ST SE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55455
Surgery
516 DELAWARE ST SE, PWB THIRD FLOOR, CLINIC 3B
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55455
Internal Medicine (Hematology)
516 DELAWARE ST SE, SUITE 5-100, CLINIC 5B UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA PHYSICIA
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55455
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
516 DELAWARE ST SE, CLINIC 2A
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55455

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 516 Delaware St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455. The listed phone number is (612) 672-5050.

What is John Politsch's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

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 July 28, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 22 days 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.