Doctor Profile

Ear, Nose & Throat · Otolaryngology

Ethan T. Kraft

MD · Otolaryngology · University Of North Dakota School Of Medicine
13359 ISLE DR
SUITE 1
Baxter, MN 56425
✓ Accepts Medicare
290
Medicare Patients / yr
8
Procedures Billed
9
Years Practicing
3
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Kraft

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We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Minnesota, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Kraft is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 56425, MN — the Otolaryngology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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What Dr. Kraft Does

Dr. Kraft served 290 Medicare patients across 329 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's similar to the average Otolaryngology in Minnesota (264 patients across 160 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes (99213)6250
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes (99204)5050
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (99214)4937
Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope (31575)4941
Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope (31231)4641

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Kraft billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Kraft is affiliated with 3 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 3 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Essentia Health St Joseph's Medical Center

Brainerd, MN
★★★★★ 5/5 CMS Rating

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center

Crosby, MN
Rating not available

Riverwood Healthcare Center

Aitkin, MN
Rating not available

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Kraft practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Kraft offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 13359 ISLE DR, SUITE 1, Baxter, MN 56425
Phone: (218) 454-8888

Area Safety Grade

C+

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

25 min

Average commute time in this zip · 84% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

92.6113

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Ear, Nose & Throat Doctors near 56425, MN

If Dr. Kraft isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest ear nose and throat doctors near 56425, MN:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Kurtis A. WatersOtolaryngology124<1 mi
Philip M. Manger, Jr.Otolaryngology191<1 mi
William D. RichardsOtolaryngology59862.4 mi
Joseph E. HartOtolaryngology28481.5 mi
Kaveh KarimnejadOtolaryngology8286.3 mi

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How to Use This Information

Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Kraft takes three steps:

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Ethan T. Kraft: Common Questions

Does Dr. Kraft accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Kraft is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Kraft depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 56425, MN →
Where is Dr. Kraft's office?
Dr. Kraft practices at 13359 ISLE DR, SUITE 1, Baxter, MN 56425. Phone: (218) 454-8888.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Kraft accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (218) 454-8888 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 56425, MN to see available options.
Does Dr. Kraft offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Kraft as offering telehealth. Call the office at (218) 454-8888 to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Kraft?
Dr. Kraft graduated in 2017 and has been practicing for approximately 9 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Kraft treated 290 Medicare patients across 8 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Kraft is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (218) 454-8888 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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