ASTERA HEALTH
NPI 1407262405
Clinic/Center - Rural Health in Verndale, MN
About Astera Health NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
ASTERA HEALTH (NPI 1407262405), doing business as Astera Health Verndale Clinic, is a healthcare organization registered as a rural health in Verndale, Minnesota and active in the NPI registry since July 2014. The organization lists Kim Aagard, Ceo, as its authorized official.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Other Names 1
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
Astera Health is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization
187Medicare enrollment records show 187 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Astera Health, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 25 practice within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.
Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 28
Nearest to this location (20)
See all 187Wadena, MN 56482
Wadena, MN 56482
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
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 Astera Health's NPI number?
The NPI number for Astera Health is 1407262405. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 10, 2014. The provider is doing business as Astera Health Verndale Clinic.
Where is Astera Health located?
Astera Health is located at 102 Farwell St S, Verndale, MN 56481. The listed phone number is (218) 445-5990.
What is Astera Health's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Clinic/Center, specializing in Rural Health, with taxonomy code 261QR1300X.
Is Astera Health enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Astera Health is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.
How many clinicians bill Medicare through Astera Health?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 187 clinicians in 28 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Astera Health. 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 Diagnostic Radiology (34), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) (22) and Family Practice (20). Of these, 25 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
What insurance does Astera Health accept?
Health plans from Sanford Health Plan list Astera Health 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.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Astera Health was last updated on June 3, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.
# Astera Health · NPI 1407262405
Rural Health organization in Verndale, Minnesota. Organization record, active in the CMS NPPES registry since July 10, 2014.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1407262405 (Entity type: Organization)
- **Enumerated:** July 10, 2014
- **Primary specialty:** Clinic/Center - Rural Health · taxonomy 261QR1300X
- **Also known as:** Astera Health Verndale Clinic (Doing Business As)
- **Organization subpart:** No
- **Authorized official:** Kim Aagard, CEO
## Practice location
- **Address:** 102 FARWELL ST S, Verndale, MN 56481
- **Phone:** (218) 445-5990
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
- **Clinicians billing through this organization:** 187 clinicians in 28 Medicare specialties reassign Medicare billing to this organization (form CMS-855R); largest: Diagnostic Radiology (34), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) (22), Family Practice (20); 25 practice within 10 miles; [full list](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1407262405/clinicians) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** June 3, 2026
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1407262405) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.