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EAR INSTITUTES, LLC
NPI 1881168441
Otolaryngology in Blaine, MN

Active since January 17, 2019CLIA 24D2263703 · Waiver
4365 PHEASANT RIDGE DR NE STE 106, BLAINE, MN 55449(888) 938-3838(888) 919-1083 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 13, 2026, Jul 14, 2022, Jan 18, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Ear Institutes, Llc NPPES

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

EAR INSTITUTES, LLC (NPI 1881168441), doing business as Advent, is a healthcare organization registered as an otolaryngology in Blaine, Minnesota and active in the NPI registry since January 2019. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through July 4, 2028, maintains 5 additional practice locations, and lists Madan N Kandula, Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1881168441
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207Y00000X
Legal Business NameEAR INSTITUTES, LLC
Location Address4365 PHEASANT RIDGE DR NE STE 106Blaine, MN 55449-4544
Mailing Address10001 W Innovation Dr Ste 200Milwaukee, WI 53226-4851 · (888) 938-3838 · Fax (888) 919-1083
Fax(888) 919-1083
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialMadan N KandulaCeo · (888) 938-3838
Enumeration DateJanuary 17, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 13, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1881168441 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOtolaryngologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Y00000X
Definition
An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.
4365 PHEASANT RIDGE DR NE STE 106, Blaine, MN 55449

Other Names 2

Doing Business AsAdvent
Doing Business AsMn Ear & Sinus Center

Secondary Practice Locations 5

Location 12251 Connecticut Ave S Ste 3800Sartell, MN 56377-2574 · Phone (888) 938-3838 · Fax (888) 919-1083
Location 29325 Upland Ln N Ste 200Maple Grove, MN 55369-4443 · Phone (888) 938-3838 · Fax (888) 919-1083
Location 38401 Seasons Pkwy Ste 300Woodbury, MN 55125-3476 · Phone (888) 938-3838 · Fax (888) 919-1083
Location 46640 Shady Oak Rd Ste 255Eden Prairie, MN 55344-7710 · Phone (888) 938-3838 · Fax (888) 919-1083
Location 5845 Vikings Pkwy Ste BEagan, MN 55121-1139 · Phone (888) 938-3838 · Fax (888) 919-1083

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)

Ear Institutes, Llc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

7

Medicare enrollment records show 7 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Ear Institutes, LLC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 4 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (7)

Otolaryngology
NPI 1982053989
4365 PHEASANT RIDGE DR NE STE 106
Blaine, MN 55449
(888) 938-3838
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1407829690
4365 PHEASANT RIDGE DR NE STE 106
Blaine, MN 55449
(888) 938-3838
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Otolaryngology
NPI 1174633184
4365 PHEASANT RIDGE DR NE STE 106
Blaine, MN 55449
(888) 938-3838
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1013613660
4365 PHEASANT RIDGE DR NE STE 106
Blaine, MN 55449
(888) 938-3838
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1013733609
9325 UPLAND LN N STE 200
Maple Grove, MN 55369
(888) 938-3838
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare16 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1801634100
8401 SEASONS PKWY STE 300
Woodbury, MN 55125
(888) 938-3838
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare19 mi
Otolaryngology
NPI 1003337809
2654 S ONEIDA ST STOP 102
Green Bay, WI 54304
(888) 938-3838
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare254 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 24D2263703

Ear Institute, LLC · Blaine, MN
Active · expires Jul 4, 2028
CLIA Number24D2263703
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateJuly 5, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateJuly 4, 2028
Laboratory DirectorEthan Handler
Laboratory Phone(888) 938-3838
Laboratory LocationEar Institute, LLC4365 Pheasant Ridge Drive NE Suite 106, Blaine, MN 55449
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

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 Ear Institutes, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ear Institutes, LLC is 1881168441. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on January 17, 2019. The provider is doing business as Advent and MN Ear & Sinus Center.

Where is Ear Institutes, LLC located?

Ear Institutes, LLC is located at 4365 Pheasant Ridge Dr NE Ste 106, Blaine, MN 55449. The listed phone number is (888) 938-3838.

What is Ear Institutes, LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Otolaryngology with taxonomy code 207Y00000X.

Is Ear Institutes, LLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ear Institutes, LLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Ear Institutes, LLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 7 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Ear Institutes, LLC. 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 Nurse Practitioner (4) and Otolaryngology (3). Of these, 4 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Ear Institutes, LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 24D2263703) is associated with this NPI, valid through July 4, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Ear Institutes, LLC accept?

Health plans from Sanford Health Plan list Ear Institutes, LLC 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 Ear Institutes, LLC was last updated on October 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.