UNITED HOSPITAL DISTRICT INC.
NPI 1952307688
General Acute Care Hospital - Critical Access in Blue Earth, MN

Active since June 27, 2005
515 S MOORE ST, BLUE EARTH, MN 56013(507) 526-3273(507) 526-5341 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 16, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 16, 2024, Dec 31, 2019, Feb 21, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About United Hospital District Inc. NPPES

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

UNITED HOSPITAL DISTRICT INC. (NPI 1952307688) is a healthcare organization registered as a critical access in Blue Earth, Minnesota and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. The organization lists Richard M. Ash, Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1952307688
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy282NC0060X
Legal Business NameUNITED HOSPITAL DISTRICT INC.
Location Address515 S MOORE STBlue Earth, MN 56013-2158
Mailing Address515 S Moore St, P.o. Box 160Blue Earth, MN 56013-2158 · (507) 526-3273 · Fax (507) 526-5341
Fax(507) 526-5341
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialRichard M. AshCeo · (507) 526-7907
Enumeration DateJune 27, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 16, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 16, 2024
✔ NPI 1952307688 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Taxonomy Code282NC0060X
Also ListedHome HealthTaxonomy 251E00000X
515 S MOORE ST, Blue Earth, MN 56013

Other Identifiers 2

Other414814MN · State License
Medicaid356345600MN

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)

United Hospital District Inc. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

57

Medicare enrollment records show 57 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to United Hospital District Inc., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 10 practice at this address and 12 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 15

Family Practice13
Emergency Medicine12
Nurse Practitioner9
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)7
Otolaryngology4
Orthopedic Surgery3
Clinical Psychologist1
Clinical Social Worker1
7 other specialties7

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 57
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1568124451
515 S MOORE ST
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-7388
✔ PECOSSame address
Family Practice
NPI 1790984144
515 SOUTH MOORE ST.
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-7388
✔ PECOSSame address
Family Practice
NPI 1386965184
515 SOUTH MOORE STREET
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(260) 423-2675
✔ PECOSSame address
Family Practice
NPI 1184159014
515 S MOORE ST
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-7388
✔ PECOSSame address
Family Practice
NPI 1336592633
515 S MOORE ST
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3273
✔ PECOSSame address
General Surgery
NPI 1326178740
515 S MOORE ST
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3273
✔ PECOSSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1346796760
515 S MOORE ST
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3273
✔ PECOSSame address
Family Practice
NPI 1205417516
515 S MOORE ST
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-7388
✔ PECOSSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1063129708
515 S MOORE ST
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-7388
✔ PECOSSame address
Family Practice
NPI 1427546951
515 S MOORE ST
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-7388
✔ PECOSSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1003447913
515 S MOORE ST
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3273
✔ PECOS0.1 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1629852561
11116 450TH AVE
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 525-8052
✔ PECOS6.7 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1881113546
717 S STATE ST STE 900
Fairmont, MN 56031
(072) 384-9495
✔ PECOS17 mi
General Practice
NPI 1093799603
800 MEDICAL CENTER DR
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-8555
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare18 mi
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1003891615
800 MEDICAL CENTER DR
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-8555
✔ PECOS18 mi
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1669802088
1420 N STATE ST
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-6070
✔ PECOS18 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1407518251
1950 CENTER CREEK DR # 100
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 236-9913
✔ PECOS18 mi
Clinical Psychologist
NPI 1033117650
208 W 2ND ST SUITE 116
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-5651
✔ PECOS18 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1447504014
404 W FOUNTAIN ST
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 373-2384
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare36 mi
Obstetrics/Gynecology
NPI 1285614164
404 W FOUNTAIN ST
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 373-2384
✔ PECOS36 mi
See all 57 clinicians

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

Hospital Quality Ratings CMS Care Compare

Quality and patient-experience ratings for United Hospital District (CMS certification number 241369), from CMS Care Compare.

United Hospital District

Critical Access Hospitals · Blue Earth, MN
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number241369
Location515 South Moore StreetBlue Earth, MN 56013 · Faribault County · (507) 526-3273
Emergency services Meaningful use of EHRs

Patient Experience

HCAHPS patient survey · Jan 2023 – Dec 2023
5/5 summary rating
Nurse communication
5/5
Doctor communication
5/5
Staff responsiveness
5/5
Communication about medicines
5/5
Discharge information
4/5
Care transition
5/5
Cleanliness
5/5
Quietness
4/5
Overall hospital rating
5/5
Recommend hospital
5/5
Star ratings summarize responses from patients surveyed after discharge, collected through the CMS HCAHPS program.

Complications & Deaths 6

Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients
2.8 No different than national
Death rate for heart attack patients
Cases too small to report
Death rate for COPD patients
Cases too small to report
Death rate for heart failure patients
14.2% No different than national
Death rate for pneumonia patients
18.9% No different than national
Death rate for stroke patients
Cases too small to report

Unplanned Hospital Visits 11

Hospital return days for heart attack patients
Cases too small to report
Hospital return days for heart failure patients
Cases too small to report
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients
27 days per 100 discharges
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy
Cases too small to report
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy
Cases too small to report
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate
Cases too small to report

Timely & Effective Care 7

Emergency department volume
Low
Percentage of healthcare personnel who are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations
12.3%
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination
67%
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit A lower number of minutes is better
104 minutes
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit- Psychiatric/Mental Health Patients. A lower number of minutes is better
160 minutes
Left before being seen
1%

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 United Hospital District Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for United Hospital District Inc. is 1952307688. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 27, 2005.

Where is United Hospital District Inc. located?

United Hospital District Inc. is located at 515 S Moore St, Blue Earth, MN 56013. The listed phone number is (507) 526-3273.

What is United Hospital District Inc.'s specialty?

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

Is United Hospital District Inc. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. United Hospital District Inc. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through United Hospital District Inc.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 57 clinicians in 15 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to United Hospital District Inc.. 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 Family Practice (13), Emergency Medicine (12) and Nurse Practitioner (9). Of these, 10 practice at this address and 12 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Is United Hospital District Inc. a Medicare-certified hospital?

Yes. United Hospital District is a Medicare-certified hospital (Critical Access Hospitals). The hospital provides emergency services.

What insurance does United Hospital District Inc. accept?

Health plans from Sanford Health Plan list United Hospital District Inc. 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 United Hospital District Inc. was last updated on December 16, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 22 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.