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STEVEN JAMES KINDEL M.D.
NPI 1649477365
Pediatrics - Pediatric Cardiology in Rochester, MN

Active since June 27, 2007PECOS Enrolled
80.46/100
CMS Quality Rating
200 1ST ST SW, ROCHESTER, MN 55905(507) 284-2511 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 19, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 28, 2026, Oct 7, 2025, Jun 25, 2025 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2023).

About Steven James Kindel M.d. NPPES

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

STEVEN JAMES KINDEL M.D. (NPI 1649477365) is an individual pediatric cardiology provider in Rochester, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (79991) and active in the NPI registry since June 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, and maintains 4 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649477365
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0202X
Provider Legal NameSTEVEN JAMES KINDELCredential: M.D.
Location Address200 1ST ST SWRochester, MN 55905-0001
Mailing AddressPo Box 860912, Provider Enrollment - RstMinneapolis, MN 55486-0912 · (507) 284-2511
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOhio State University College Of MedicineGraduated 2003
Enumeration DateJune 27, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 19, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 19, 2026
✔ NPI 1649477365 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric CardiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0202X
Licenses✔ Licensed in MN · 79991✔ Licensed in IL · 036.125647✔ Licensed in ND · 22929✔ Licensed in WI · 2080P0202X
Definition
A pediatric cardiologist provides comprehensive care to patients with cardiovascular problems. This specialist is skilled in selecting, performing and evaluating the structural and functional assessment of the heart and blood vessels, and the clinical evaluation of cardiovascular disease.
200 1ST ST SW, Rochester, MN 55905

Secondary Practice Locations 4

Location 1801 W Interstate AveBismarck, ND 58503-0973 · Phone (701) 323-3700
Location 29200 W Wisconsin AveMilwaukee, WI 53226-3522 · Phone (414) 805-6000 · Fax (414) 805-6280
Location 32575 E Evergreen DriveAppleton, WI 54913-8904 · Phone (920) 969-5353 · Fax (414) 337-7201
Location 4PO Box 5074Sioux Falss, SD 57117-5074 · Phone (605) 328-6585

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

Steven James Kindel M.d. 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 ID345406856
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250707000666
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

6

Medicare enrollment records show Steven Kindel reassigns Medicare billing to 6 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Infectious Disease
200 1ST ST SW
Rochester, MN 55905
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 6,534 clinicians in this Medicare group
Primary Care
114 MAIN ST S
Mabel, MN 55954
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota and Iowa enrollments
  • Also billed through NPI 1750042032 (Iowa)
  • 108 clinicians in this Medicare group
Pediatrics
9000 W WISCONSIN AVE
Milwaukee, WI 53226
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Childrens Specialty Group Inc
  • 424 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
8701 WATERTOWN PLANK RD
Milwaukee, WI 53226
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 3,983 clinicians in this Medicare group
Clinic/Center
1300 S COLUMBIA RD
Grand Forks, ND 58201
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Dakota enrollment
  • 701 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
900 E BROADWAY AVE
Bismarck, ND 58501
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Dakota enrollment
  • 616 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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester

Acute Care Hospitals · Rochester, MN
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number240010
Location1216 Second Street SouthwestRochester, MN 55902 · Olmsted County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

80.46/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality66.24
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost68.64

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.

Internal Medicine
200 1ST ST SW
ROCHESTER, MN 55905
Pathology (Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine)
200 1ST ST SW
ROCHESTER, MN 55905
Nurse Practitioner
200 1ST ST SW
ROCHESTER, MN 55905
Nurse Practitioner
200 1ST ST SW
ROCHESTER, MN 55905
Optometrist
200 1ST ST SW
ROCHESTER, MN 55905
Psychologist
200 1ST ST SW
ROCHESTER, MN 55905
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
200 1ST ST SW
ROCHESTER, MN 55905
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
200 1ST ST SW
ROCHESTER, MN 55905

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 Steven Kindel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Steven Kindel is 1649477365. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 27, 2007.

Where is Steven Kindel located?

Steven Kindel practices at 200 1st St SW, Rochester, MN 55905. The listed phone number is (507) 284-2511.

What is Steven Kindel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Cardiology, with taxonomy code 2080P0202X.

Is Steven Kindel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Steven Kindel 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 Steven Kindel's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Steven Kindel reassigns Medicare benefits to 6 organizations: Mayo Clinic (Rochester, MN), Winneshiek Medical Center (Mabel, MN), Children's Specialty Group, Inc. (Milwaukee, WI), The Medical College Of Wisconsin, Inc. (Milwaukee, WI), Altru Health System (Grand Forks, ND) and 1 more organization, 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 Steven Kindel's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Steven Kindel accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota, Oscar Insurance Company, Sanford Health Plan and Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc. list Steven Kindel 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 Steven Kindel affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Steven Kindel is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Steven Kindel was last updated on October 19, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.