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JAMES S WAGNER MD
NPI 1942234851
Surgery in Bemidji, MN

Active since July 10, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
82.64/100
CMS Quality Rating
1300 ANNE ST NW, BEMIDJI, MN 56601(218) 333-5000(218) 333-5360 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 7, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 7, 2022, Feb 15, 2021, Jul 15, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About James S Wagner Md NPPES

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

JAMES S WAGNER MD (NPI 1942234851) is an individual surgery provider in Bemidji, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (30763) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mckenzie County Healthcare Systems Inc, and is a graduate of Mayo Medical School (1983).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1942234851
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameJAMES S WAGNERCredential: MD
Location Address1300 ANNE ST NWBemidji, MN 56601-5103
Mailing AddressPo Box 5074Sioux Falls, SD 57117-5074 · (218) 333-5000 · Fax (218) 333-5360
Phone(218) 333-5000
Fax(218) 333-5360
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMayo Medical SchoolGraduated 1983
Enumeration DateJuly 10, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 7, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 7, 2022
✔ NPI 1942234851 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in MN · 30763✔ Licensed in ND · 5910
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.
1300 ANNE ST NW, Bemidji, MN 56601
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Other Identifiers 9

Other1700497ND · Medica #
Other676663ND · America's Ppo/araz #
Other1700718ND · Medica #
Other28133WAND · Mnbs #
OtherND200073ND · Lhs #
Other142077ND · Ucare #
OtherDA9011015601ND · Preferred One #
OtherHP25793ND · Healthpartners #
Medicaid198200100MN

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska.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

James S Wagner 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 ID2769575489
PECOS Enrollment IDI20071128000733, I20250227002521
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

5

Medicare enrollment records show James Wagner reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

St Joseph's Area Health Services
41 mi
Clinic/Center
600 PLEASANT AVE S
Park Rapids, MN 56470
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1023086055 (Minnesota)
  • 66 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1013460864 (218) 616-3700
Range Regional Health Services
92 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
750 E 34TH ST
Hibbing, MN 55746
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 707 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1356321699 (218) 262-4881
St. Alexius Medical Center
281 mi
Critical Access
220 5TH AVE W
Turtle Lake, ND 58575
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Dakota enrollment
  • 616 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1013961820 (701) 448-2331
Mckenzie County Healthcare Systems Inc
301 mi
Family Medicine
1002 18TH AVE SE STE C
Minot, ND 58701
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Dakota enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1518988948 (North Dakota)
  • 108 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1053127548 (701) 857-6010
Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium
1,635 mi
Clinic/Center
SUNRISE LODGE
Edna Bay, AK 99901
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 640 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1518403906 (907) 874-4700

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.

Mckenzie County Healthcare Systems Inc

Critical Access Hospitals · Watford City, ND
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number351302
Location709 4th Ave NEWatford City, ND 58854 · Mckenzie County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 56601 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.

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.

82.64/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality88.21
Promoting Interoperability99
Improvement Activities40
Cost51.14

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.

COLE HARTJE PA-C
Physician Assistant
1300 ANNE ST NW
BEMIDJI, MN 56601
Beltrami County (218) 368-6224
DONNA MARIE SHORTER PA-C
Physician Assistant
1300 ANNE ST NW
BEMIDJI, MN 56601
Beltrami County (218) 333-5000
NATALEE SCHULTZ CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1300 ANNE ST NW
BEMIDJI, MN 56601
Beltrami County (218) 751-5430
MATTHEW AARON HALLANGER D.O.
Emergency Medicine
1300 ANNE ST NW, SANFORD BEMIDJI MEDICAL CENTER
BEMIDJI, MN 56601
Beltrami County (218) 333-5519
JOHNNA NYNAS M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1300 ANNE ST NW
BEMIDJI, MN 56601
Beltrami County (218) 333-5000
MICHAEL ALAN ERICKSON CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1300 ANNE ST NW
BEMIDJI, MN 56601
Beltrami County (218) 751-5430
JOLYN SEITZ M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Obstetrics)
1300 ANNE ST NW
BEMIDJI, MN 56601
Beltrami County (218) 751-5430
JAMES BRAUNWARTH M.D.
Hospitalist
1300 ANNE ST NW
BEMIDJI, MN 56601
Beltrami County (218) 333-5000

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 James Wagner's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Wagner is 1942234851. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 10, 2006.

Where is James Wagner located?

James Wagner practices at 1300 Anne St NW, Bemidji, MN 56601. The listed phone number is (218) 333-5000.

What is James Wagner's specialty?

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

Is James Wagner enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Wagner 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 James Wagner's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Wagner reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: St Joseph's Area Health Services (Park Rapids, MN), Range Regional Health Services (Hibbing, MN), St. Alexius Medical Center (Turtle Lake, ND), Mckenzie County Healthcare Systems Inc (Minot, ND) and Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (Edna Bay, AK). 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 James Wagner's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does James Wagner accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota and Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska list James Wagner 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 James Wagner affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Wagner is affiliated with Mckenzie County Healthcare Systems Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Wagner was last updated on June 7, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.