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DR. JOSHUA EDWARD SAWLAW MD
NPI 1922235944
Hospitalist in Duluth, MN

Active since June 17, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
400 E 3RD ST, DULUTH, MN 55805(218) 786-8364 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 24, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 24, 2025, Jan 13, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Dr. Joshua Edward Sawlaw Md NPPES

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

DR. JOSHUA EDWARD SAWLAW MD (NPI 1922235944) is an individual hospitalist provider in Duluth, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (67221) and active in the NPI registry since June 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Essentia Health St Mary's Medical Center, and is a graduate of Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1922235944
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSHUA EDWARD SAWLAWCredential: MD
Location Address400 E 3RD STDuluth, MN 55805-1951
Mailing Address400 E 3rd StDuluth, MN 55805-1951 · (218) 786-8364
Phone(218) 786-8364
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSSouthern Illinois University School Of MedicineGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateJune 17, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 24, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 24, 2025
✔ NPI 1922235944 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in MN · 67221
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 67221 (MN), 036129133 (IL)
400 E 3RD ST, Duluth, MN 55805
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Joshua Edward Sawlaw 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 ID1951564988
PECOS Enrollment IDI20201229002283
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.

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 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.
107 services49 patients
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.
55 services32 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
50 services50 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
23 services23 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Essentia Health St Mary's Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Duluth, MN
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number240002
Location402 East Second StreetDuluth, MN 55805 · St. Louis County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Essentia Health Duluth

Acute Care Hospitals · Duluth, MN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number240019
Location502 East Second StreetDuluth, MN 55805 · St. Louis County
Birthing friendly

Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Aurora, MN
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number241340
Location5211 Highway 110Aurora, MN 55705 · St. Louis County
Emergency services

Essentia Health Deer River

Critical Access Hospitals · Deer River, MN
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number241360
Location115 10th Avenue NortheastDeer River, MN 56636 · Itasca County
Emergency services

Spooner Health System

Critical Access Hospitals · Spooner, WI
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number521332
Location1280 Chandler DrSpooner, WI 54801 · Washburn County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 55805 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.

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.

CHRISTIAN CONNER RN, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
400 E 3RD ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
St. Louis County (218) 786-4150
JORDAN TICHENOR
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
400 E 3RD ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
St. Louis County (218) 786-3737
MOLLY B DWYER APRN, CNP
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
400 E 3RD ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
St. Louis County (218) 786-8364
AMY MARIE LARSON MD
Hospitalist
400 E 3RD ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
St. Louis County (218) 786-8364
BRUCE JAMES DERAUF
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
400 E 3RD ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
St. Louis County (218) 786-8364
NIZAR NAJIB SALEH
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
400 E 3RD ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
St. Louis County (218) 786-8364
DIANE MAE KOLQUIST
Clinical Nurse Specialist (Medical-Surgical)
400 E 3RD ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
St. Louis County (218) 786-8364
GINA MARIE SLIPKA-MARINOS
Internal Medicine
400 E 3RD ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
St. Louis County (218) 786-8364

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 Joshua Sawlaw's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joshua Sawlaw is 1922235944. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 17, 2009.

Where is Joshua Sawlaw located?

Joshua Sawlaw practices at 400 E 3rd St, Duluth, MN 55805. The listed phone number is (218) 786-8364.

What is Joshua Sawlaw's specialty?

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

Is Joshua Sawlaw enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joshua Sawlaw 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.

What insurance does Joshua Sawlaw accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Home State Health and Medica list Joshua Sawlaw 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 Joshua Sawlaw affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joshua Sawlaw is affiliated with Essentia Health St Mary's Medical Center, Essentia Health Duluth, Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center, Essentia Health Deer River and Spooner Health System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joshua Sawlaw was last updated on November 24, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.