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DR. KURT ANDREW HESSEN MD
NPI 1023136686
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Minneapolis, MN

Active since March 26, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
91.42/100
CMS Quality Rating
701 PARK AVE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55415(612) 873-3000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 7, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Kurt Andrew Hessen Md NPPES

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

DR. KURT ANDREW HESSEN MD (NPI 1023136686) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (53026) and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hennepin County Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Minneapolis.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023136686
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X
Provider Legal NameDR. KURT ANDREW HESSENCredential: MD
Location Address701 PARK AVEMinneapolis, MN 55415-1623
Mailing Address701 Park AveMinneapolis, MN 55415-1623 · (612) 873-3000
Phone(612) 873-3000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Minnesota Medical SchoolGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateMarch 26, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 7, 2024
NPPES CertifiedMarch 6, 2024
✔ NPI 1023136686 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0002X
License✔ Licensed in MN · 53026
Definition
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Also ListedEmergency MedicineTaxonomy 207P00000X · License 53026 (MN)
701 PARK AVE, Minneapolis, MN 55415
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1715 S 8th StMinneapolis, MN 55404-1210 · Phone (612) 873-6963

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include HealthPartners.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. Kurt Andrew Hessen 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 ID8325170558
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100722000962
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 3

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.
57 services34 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.
38 services37 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.
24 services18 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Hennepin County Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Minneapolis, MN
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number240004
Location701 Park AvenueMinneapolis, MN 55415 · Hennepin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

91.42/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality78.78
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost62.8

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.

DR. MICHAEL CHARLES HARLOW MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
701 PARK AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55415
Hennepin County (612) 873-3000
DANIEL HART
Emergency Medicine
701 PARK AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55415
Hennepin County (612) 873-3000
GEORGE NOESEN
Dentist (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
701 PARK AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55415
Hennepin County (612) 873-3000
MRS. CARMODY ALICE SIME LPCC, LADC
Counselor (Professional)
701 PARK AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55415
Hennepin County (612) 432-2008
MR. JUSTIN GREGORY SCHULZ MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
701 PARK AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55415
Hennepin County (612) 873-3000
EVAN SMITH
Emergency Medicine
701 PARK AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55415
Hennepin County (612) 873-3000
ALEXA M LYON MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
701 PARK AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55415
Hennepin County (612) 873-3000
SUMEDHA REDDY BANDI DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
701 PARK AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55415
Hennepin County (612) 873-3000

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 Kurt Hessen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kurt Hessen is 1023136686. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 26, 2007.

Where is Kurt Hessen located?

Kurt Hessen practices at 701 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55415. The listed phone number is (612) 873-3000.

What is Kurt Hessen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Is Kurt Hessen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kurt Hessen 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 Kurt Hessen accept?

Health plans from HealthPartners list Kurt Hessen 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 Kurt Hessen affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kurt Hessen is affiliated with Hennepin County Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kurt Hessen was last updated on March 7, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.