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ASTERA HEALTH
NPI 1881725224
General Acute Care Hospital - Critical Access in Wadena, MN

Active since March 08, 2007
421 11TH ST NW, WADENA, MN 56482(218) 631-3510(218) 631-7511 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 3, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 3, 2026, Feb 3, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Astera Health NPPES

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

ASTERA HEALTH (NPI 1881725224), doing business as Tri-county Health Care, is a healthcare organization registered as a critical access in Wadena, Minnesota and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. The organization lists Kim Aagard, Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1881725224
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy282NC0060X
Legal Business NameASTERA HEALTH
Location Address421 11TH ST NWWadena, MN 56482-1044
Mailing Address415 Jefferson St NWadena, MN 56482-1264 · (218) 631-3510 · Fax (218) 631-7511
Phone(218) 631-3510
Fax(218) 631-7511
Organization SubpartYes
Authorized OfficialKim AagardCeo · (218) 631-5211
Enumeration DateMarch 8, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJune 3, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 3, 2026
✔ NPI 1881725224 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyGeneral Acute Care Hospital · Critical AccessHospitals
Taxonomy Code282NC0060X
License✔ Licensed in MN · 328194
421 11TH ST NW, Wadena, MN 56482
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsTri-county Health Care

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

187

Medicare enrollment records show 187 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Astera Health, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 3 practice at this address and 25 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 28

Diagnostic Radiology34
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)22
Family Practice20
Nurse Practitioner15
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)13
General Surgery12
Obstetrics/Gynecology11
Emergency Medicine9
20 other specialties51

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 187
Jordon Carlson, DPT
Physical Therapist in Private Practice
NPI 1851183024
421 11TH ST NW
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 631-7475
✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Paige Selvey, MD
Family Practice
NPI 1295298461
421 11TH ST NW
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 631-3510
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Shawn Stafki, MD
Family Practice
NPI 1376163550
421 11TH ST NW
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 631-3510
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Kathryn Hart, LICSW
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1619423167
11 2ND ST SW
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 631-1714
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.1 mi
Cady Horning, MSW, LICSW
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1013508902
11 2ND ST SW
Wadena, MN 56482
(320) 639-2025
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.1 mi
Julie Meyer, M.D.
Family Practice
NPI 1447226162
4 DEERWOOD AVE NW
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 631-1360
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.1 mi
Sada Aschnewitz, RN, CNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1184110561
4 DEERWOOD AVE NW
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 631-1360
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.1 mi
Traci Jones, PMHNP - BC
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1639723588
4 DEERWOOD AVE NW
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 631-1360
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.1 mi
John Lindblom, DO
Family Practice
NPI 1649764812
4 DEERWOOD AVE NW
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 631-3510
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.1 mi
Alison Meyer, NP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1275832230
4 DEERWOOD AVE NW WADENA MEDICAL CENTER
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 631-1360
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.1 mi
Jamie Udy, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1578842993
4 DEERWOOD AVE NW TRI-COUNTY HEALTH CARE WADENA CLINIC
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 631-1360
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.1 mi
Bobbi Adams, M.D.
Family Practice
NPI 1629185251
4 DEERWOOD AVE NW
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 631-1360
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.2 mi
Stephen Davis, MD
Family Practice
NPI 1699882001
4 DEERWOOD AVE NW
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 631-1360
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.2 mi
Benjamin Hess, M.D.
Family Practice
NPI 1992905475
4 DEERWOOD AVE NW
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 631-1360
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.2 mi
Rose Lorentz, A-G NP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1629419700
415 JEFFERSON ST N
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 631-3510
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.2 mi
Dawn Dahlgren Roemmich, CNM
Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)
NPI 1548243173
415 JEFFERSON ST N
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 631-3510
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.2 mi
Allison Freese Johnson
Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)
NPI 1053034892
415 JEFFERSON ST N
Wadena, MN 56482
(351) 021-8631
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.2 mi
Wendy Gravelle, CRNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1306948245
415 JEFFERSON ST NORTH
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 631-3510
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.2 mi
Michaela Rausch, RDN, LDN
Registered Dietitian or Nutrition Professional
NPI 1740912559
415 JEFFERSON ST N
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 632-7188
1.2 mi
Rachael Spear, CRNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1679655229
415 JEFFERSON ST N
Wadena, MN 58482
(218) 631-3510
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.2 mi
See all 187 clinicians

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 1881725224. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 8, 2007. The provider is doing business as Tri-County Health Care.

Where is Astera Health located?

Astera Health is located at 421 11th St NW, Wadena, MN 56482. The listed phone number is (218) 631-3510.

What is Astera Health's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is General Acute Care Hospital, specializing in Critical Access, with taxonomy code 282NC0060X.

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, 3 practice at this address and 25 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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 4 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.