LAURA TESS DNP, APRN, AGPCNP-C
NPI 1154039865
Nurse Practitioner - Gerontology in Saint Paul, MN

Active since November 10, 2022PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
83.53/100
CMS Quality Rating
225 SMITH AVE N STE 200, SAINT PAUL, MN 55102(651) 241-5111 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 31, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 31, 2023, Nov 30, 2022, Nov 10, 2022 (3 updates tracked since 2022).

About Laura Tess Dnp, Aprn, Agpcnp-c NPPES

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

LAURA TESS DNP, APRN, AGPCNP-C (NPI 1154039865) is an individual gerontology provider in Saint Paul, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (9701) and active in the NPI registry since November 2022. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with M Health Fairview University Of Mn, and maintains a secondary practice location in Hastings.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1154039865
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LG0600X
Provider Legal NameLAURA TESSCredential: DNP, APRN, AGPCNP-C
Location Address225 SMITH AVE N STE 200Saint Paul, MN 55102-2697
Mailing Address2925 Chicago AveMinneapolis, MN 55407-1321 · (612) 262-9000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2022
Enumeration DateNovember 10, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 31, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 31, 2023
✔ NPI 1154039865 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · GerontologyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LG0600X
License✔ Licensed in MN · 9701
Also ListedNurse PractitionerTaxonomy 363L00000X · License 9701 (MN)
225 SMITH AVE N STE 200, Saint Paul, MN 55102

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11175 Nininger Rd Ste B1Hastings, MN 55033-1056 · Phone (651) 404-1515

Accepted 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

Laura Tess Dnp, Aprn, Agpcnp-c 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 ID1850760042
PECOS Enrollment IDI20221209002296
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

8

Medicare enrollment records show Laura Tess reassigns Medicare billing to 8 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

General Practice
225 SMITH AVE N, STE 300
St Paul, MN 55102
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 3,733 clinicians in this Medicare group
Primary Care
45 10TH ST W
Saint Paul, MN 55102
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 2,302 clinicians in this Medicare group
Clinic/Center
45 10TH ST W STE 3000
Saint Paul, MN 55102
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 3,633 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
45 10TH STREET WEST
Saint Paul, MN 55102
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Healtheast Medical Research Institute
  • 2,361 clinicians in this Medicare group
Point of Service
1700 UNIVERSITY AVE W
Saint Paul, MN 55104
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 2,373 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
909 FULTON ST SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 1,662 clinicians in this Medicare group
Multi-Specialty
720 WASHINGTON AVE SE STE 200
Minneapolis, MN 55414
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 1,453 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Acute Care Hospital
2450 RIVERSIDE AVE, OUTREACH LAB DEPARTMENT
Minneapolis, MN 55454
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 4,038 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
110 services76 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
108 services70 patients
Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or G2212
This service refers to extended doctor visits where your healthcare provider spends additional time evaluating and managing your health beyond the primary procedure's required time. This includes each extra 15 minutes spent by the physician on the same day as the primary service.
36 services19 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
25 services25 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

M Health Fairview University Of Mn

Acute Care Hospitals · Minneapolis, MN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number240080
Location2450 Riverside AvenueMinneapolis, MN 55454 · Hennepin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

M Health Fairview St John's Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Maplewood, MN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number240210
Location1575 Beam AvenueMaplewood, MN 55109 · Ramsey County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Woodbury, MN
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number240213
Location1925 Woodwinds DriveWoodbury, MN 55125 · Washington County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 55102 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
$98.61 typical visit price
range $18.32 – $138.04
Typical copayment $24.65 (range $4.58 – $34.51)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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.

83.53/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality81.79
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost63.31

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 16

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
225 SMITH AVE N STE 200
SAINT PAUL, MN 55102
Physician Assistant
225 SMITH AVE N STE 200
SAINT PAUL, MN 55102
Physician Assistant
225 SMITH AVE N STE 200
SAINT PAUL, MN 55102
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
225 SMITH AVE N STE 200
SAINT PAUL, MN 55102
Clinic/Center (Oncology)
225 SMITH AVE N STE 200
SAINT PAUL, MN 55102
Physician Assistant
225 SMITH AVE N STE 200
SAINT PAUL, MN 55102
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
225 SMITH AVE N STE 200
SAINT PAUL, MN 55102
Physician Assistant
225 SMITH AVE N STE 200
SAINT PAUL, MN 55102

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 Laura Tess's NPI number?

The NPI number for Laura Tess is 1154039865. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 10, 2022.

Where is Laura Tess located?

Laura Tess practices at 225 Smith Ave N Ste 200, Saint Paul, MN 55102. The listed phone number is (651) 241-5111.

What is Laura Tess's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Gerontology, with taxonomy code 363LG0600X.

Is Laura Tess enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Laura Tess 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 Laura Tess's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Laura Tess reassigns Medicare benefits to 8 organizations: Allina Health System (St Paul, MN), Fairview Clinics (Saint Paul, MN), Fairview Express Care (Saint Paul, MN), Healtheast Medical Research Insititue (Saint Paul, MN), Fairview Specialty Services (Saint Paul, MN) and 3 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Laura Tess's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Laura Tess accept?

Health plans from Sanford Health Plan list Laura Tess 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 Laura Tess affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Laura Tess is affiliated with M Health Fairview University Of Mn, M Health Fairview St John's Hospital and M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Laura Tess was last updated on January 31, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.