Katherine Podlewski, PA-C
NPI 1861020893 · Physician Assistant · Vadnais Heights, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Katherine Podlewski, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Vadnais Heights, MN (NPI 1861020893).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861020893
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 13816 (MN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
79 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 33 | $61 |
| Replacement of Thigh Bone and Hip Joint With Prosthesis27130 | 19 | $161 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 15 | $32 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 12 | $69 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $32–$161 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 129 | 57 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 93 | 60 |
| Meloxicam | 61 | 24 |
| Cefadroxil | 44 | 43 |
| Amoxicillin | 41 | 29 |
| Hydromorphone Hcl | 24 | 14 |
| Celecoxib | 20 | 16 |
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 19 | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$89 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-03-27
- Last updated
- 2024-04-18
- Certified
- 2024-04-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Katherine Podlewski's NPI number?
- Katherine Podlewski's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861020893, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Katherine Podlewski's specialty?
- Katherine Podlewski is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Katherine Podlewski located?
- Katherine Podlewski's practice location on file with NPPES is 3580 Arcade St, Vadnais Heights, MN 55127-7135.
- What is Katherine Podlewski's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Katherine Podlewski is (651) 968-5201.
- Does Katherine Podlewski accept Medicare?
- Katherine Podlewski is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Katherine Podlewski's NPI active?
- Yes — Katherine Podlewski's NPI (1861020893) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-04-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.