DR. JENNIFER M TAVES MD
NPI 1629344023
Hospitalist in St Cloud, MN

Q: What is Jennifer Taves's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jennifer Taves is 1629344023. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 29, 2012. The provider is also known as Jennifer Patterson.

Q: What is Jennifer Taves's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jennifer Taves was last updated on May 19, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.

Active since March 29, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1200 SIXTH AVE N, ST CLOUD, MN 56303(320) 251-2700(320) 240-3143 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 19, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About Dr. Jennifer M Taves Md NPPES

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

DR. JENNIFER M TAVES MD (NPI 1629344023) is an individual hospitalist provider in St Cloud, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (56740) and active in the NPI registry since March 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Alomere Health, and is a graduate of University Of Minnesota Medical School (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629344023

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. JENNIFER M TAVESCredential: MD

Location Address1200 SIXTH AVE NSt Cloud, MN 56303-2735

Mailing Address1200 Sixth Ave NSt Cloud, MN 56303-2735 · (320) 251-2700 · Fax (320) 240-3143

Phone(320) 251-2700

Fax(320) 240-3143

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Minnesota Medical SchoolGraduated 2012

Enumeration DateMarch 29, 2012

Last NPPES UpdateMay 19, 2015

✔ NPI 1629344023 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in MN · 56740

Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License 56740 (MN)

Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X · License PERMIT24771 (MN)

1200 SIXTH AVE N, St Cloud, MN 56303

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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Jennifer Patterson

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. Jennifer M Taves 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 ID4284857269

PECOS Enrollment IDI20140520000833

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Jennifer Taves reassigns Medicare billing to 10 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Centracare Clinic

Same address

Primary Care

1200 6TH AVE N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303

Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
1,051 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1538696323 (320) 252-5131

Group Health Plan, Inc

2.0 mi

General Practice

2251 CONNECTICUT AVE, HEALTHPARTNERS CENTRAL MN CLINIC - DENTAL
Sartell, MN 56337

Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
Medicare enrollment name: Group Health Inc
2,274 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1538213566 (320) 253-5824

Centracare Health-Paynesville LLC

19 mi

Rural Health

130 1ST ST NE
Richmond, MN 56368

Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
Also billed through NPI 1205269941 (Minnesota)
124 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1144653734 (320) 597-2122

Centracare Health System-Nr LLC

27 mi

Critical Access

1013 HART BLVD
Monticello, MN 55362

Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
285 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1275872772 (763) 295-2945

Centracare Health System - Melrose

29 mi

Critical Access

525 W. MAIN STREET
Melrose, MN 56352

Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
180 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1720045073 (320) 256-4231

Centracare Health System - Sauk Centre

40 mi

Rural Health

425 ELM ST N
Sauk Centre, MN 56378

Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
Also billed through NPI 1740553932 (Minnesota)
173 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1578813762 (320) 352-2221

Centracare Health System - Long Prairie

43 mi

Critical Access

50 CENTRACARE DR
Long Prairie, MN 56347

Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
156 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1164471678 (320) 732-2141

Carris Health LLC

53 mi

Emergency Medicine

301 BECKER AVE SW
Willmar, MN 56201

Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
179 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1134632680 (320) 235-4543

Centracare Health - Benson LLC

72 mi

Critical Access

1815 WISCONSIN AVE
Benson, MN 56215

Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
Also billed through NPI 1023728516 (Minnesota)
95 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1326757154 (320) 843-4232

Carris Health - Redwood LLC

85 mi

Emergency Medicine

101 CARING WAY
Redwood Falls, MN 56283

Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
Also billed through NPI 1194206748 (Minnesota)
183 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1265914048 (507) 637-4500

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 4

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

265 services122 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

103 services102 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

84 services52 patients

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291

Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.

18 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Alomere Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Alexandria, MN

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Local

CMS Certification Number240030

Location111 17th Avenue EastAlexandria, MN 56308 · Douglas County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Cloud Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Saint Cloud, MN

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number240036

Location1406 6th Ave NorthSaint Cloud, MN 56303 · Stearns County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Centracare Health Paynesville Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Paynesville, MN

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number241349

Location200 1st Street WestPaynesville, MN 56362 · Stearns County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 56303 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

$127.61 typical visit price

range $56.00 – $168.28

Typical copayment $31.90 (range $14.00 – $42.07)

Most-billed visit code 99204

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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

4 suppliers43 claims43 services$81.95 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

2 suppliers25 claims25 services$30.97 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

DR. DAVID G BENDITT MD

Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)

1200 SIXTH AVE N, CENTRACARE CLINIC
ST CLOUD, MN 56303

Stearns County (320) 252-5131

TROY A PAYNE MD

Internal Medicine (Sleep Medicine)

1200 SIXTH AVE N, CENTRA CARE CLINIC
ST CLOUD, MN 56303

Stearns County (320) 251-0726

DR. CHRISTOPHER WILLIAM WIELAND MD

Hospitalist

1200 SIXTH AVE N, CENTRACARE CLINIC
ST CLOUD, MN 56303

Stearns County (320) 251-2700

COURTNEY LYNN BREVER PA-C

Physician Assistant

1200 SIXTH AVE N
ST CLOUD, MN 56303

Stearns County (320) 656-7020

ALYSSA MARIE MONSON RD LD

Dietitian, Registered

1200 SIXTH AVE N, CENTRACARE CLINIC
ST CLOUD, MN 56303

Stearns County (320) 252-3342

DR. JESSIE LEE KERNS ROSKE MD

Hospitalist

1200 SIXTH AVE N, CENTRACARE CLINIC
ST CLOUD, MN 56303

Stearns County (320) 251-2700

PAUL L MAREK MD, FHM

Hospitalist

1200 SIXTH AVE N
ST CLOUD, MN 56303

Stearns County (320) 251-2700

DR. JEFFREY S GERDES MD

Neurological Surgery

1200 SIXTH AVE N, CENTRACARE CLINIC RIVER CAMPUS/NEROSURGERY
ST CLOUD, MN 56303

Stearns County (320) 259-1405

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 Jennifer Taves's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jennifer Taves is 1629344023. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 29, 2012. The provider is also known as Jennifer Patterson.

Where is Jennifer Taves located?

Jennifer Taves practices at 1200 Sixth Ave N, St Cloud, MN 56303. The listed phone number is (320) 251-2700.

What is Jennifer Taves's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Jennifer Taves enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jennifer Taves 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 Jennifer Taves's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Jennifer Taves reassigns Medicare benefits to 10 organizations: Centracare Clinic (Saint Cloud, MN), Group Health Plan, Inc (Sartell, MN), Centracare Health-Paynesville LLC (Richmond, MN), Centracare Health System-Nr LLC (Monticello, MN), Centracare Health System - Melrose (Melrose, MN) and 5 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Jennifer Taves's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Jennifer Taves affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Jennifer Taves is affiliated with Alomere Health, St Cloud Hospital and Centracare Health Paynesville Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jennifer Taves was last updated on May 19, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.