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DR. JOSEPH MICHAEL CLERE M.D.
NPI 1700318581
Surgery in Minneapolis, MN

Active since March 30, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
701 PARK AVE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55415(612) 873-2849 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 14, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 14, 2019, Mar 30, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Joseph Michael Clere M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JOSEPH MICHAEL CLERE M.D. (NPI 1700318581) is an individual surgery provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (65128) and active in the NPI registry since March 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in St Louis Park.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1700318581
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSEPH MICHAEL CLERECredential: M.D.
Location Address701 PARK AVEMinneapolis, MN 55415-1623
Mailing Address701 Park AveMinneapolis, MN 55415-1623
Phone(612) 873-2849
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateMarch 30, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 14, 20192 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1700318581 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in MN · 65128
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
701 PARK AVE, Minneapolis, MN 55415
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 13931 Louisiana Ave SSt Louis Park, MN 55426-5000 · Phone (952) 993-3230 · Fax (952) 993-1748

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Aspirus Health Plan, HealthPartners and more.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

Dr. Joseph Michael Clere 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 ID8921378134
PECOS Enrollment IDI20191126000368, I20251007002604
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

3

Medicare enrollment records show Joseph Clere reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Fairmont Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, PA
109 mi
Specialist
717 S STATE ST, SUITE 900
Fairmont, MN 56031
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 6 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1134173644 (507) 238-4949
South Central Surgical Center, LLC
109 mi
Ambulatory Surgical
717 S STATE ST, SUITE 1000
Fairmont, MN 56031
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 3 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1376501064 (507) 235-3939
Aspirus Rhinelander & Tomahawk Hospitals & Clinics, Inc.
176 mi
Critical Access
401 W MOHAWK DR STE 100
Tomahawk, WI 54487
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 935 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1598715401 (715) 453-7700

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 3

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

Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Rhinelander, WI
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number520019
Location2251 North Shore DrRhinelander, WI 54501 · Oneida County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Howard Young Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Woodruff, WI
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number520091
Location240 Maple StWoodruff, WI 54568 · Vilas County
Emergency services

Aspirus Eagle River Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Eagle River, WI
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number521300
Location201 Hospital RoadEagle River, WI 54521 · Vilas County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 55415 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
$69.74 typical visit price
range $18.32 – $138.04
Typical copayment $17.43 (range $4.58 – $34.51)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

DR. MICHAEL CHARLES HARLOW MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
701 PARK AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55415
Hennepin County (612) 873-3000
DANIEL HART
Emergency Medicine
701 PARK AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55415
Hennepin County (612) 873-3000
GEORGE NOESEN
Dentist (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
701 PARK AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55415
Hennepin County (612) 873-3000
MRS. CARMODY ALICE SIME LPCC, LADC
Counselor (Professional)
701 PARK AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55415
Hennepin County (612) 432-2008
MR. JUSTIN GREGORY SCHULZ MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
701 PARK AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55415
Hennepin County (612) 873-3000
EVAN SMITH
Emergency Medicine
701 PARK AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55415
Hennepin County (612) 873-3000
ALEXA M LYON MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
701 PARK AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55415
Hennepin County (612) 873-3000
SUMEDHA REDDY BANDI DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
701 PARK AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55415
Hennepin County (612) 873-3000

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 Joseph Clere's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Clere is 1700318581. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 30, 2017.

Where is Joseph Clere located?

Joseph Clere practices at 701 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55415. The listed phone number is (612) 873-2849.

What is Joseph Clere's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Joseph Clere enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Clere 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 Joseph Clere's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joseph Clere reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Fairmont Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, PA (Fairmont, MN), South Central Surgical Center, LLC (Fairmont, MN) and Aspirus Rhinelander & Tomahawk Hospitals & Clinics, Inc. (Tomahawk, WI). 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 Joseph Clere's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Joseph Clere accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Aspirus Health Plan, HealthPartners, Sanford Health Plan and Security Health Plan list Joseph Clere 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 Joseph Clere affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joseph Clere is affiliated with Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital, Howard Young Medical Center and Aspirus Eagle River Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Clere was last updated on November 14, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.