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DR. BRIAN KESSEN M.D.
NPI 1184910218
Emergency Medicine in St. Paul, MN

Active since June 27, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
90.6/100
CMS Quality Rating
333 NORTH SMITH AVE, ST. PAUL, MN 55102(612) 863-6590 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 8, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Brian Kessen M.d. NPPES

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

DR. BRIAN KESSEN M.D. (NPI 1184910218) is an individual emergency medicine provider in St. Paul, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (57794) and active in the NPI registry since June 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Allina United Hospital, and is a graduate of Loma Linda University School Of Medicine (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1184910218
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. BRIAN KESSENCredential: M.D.
Location Address333 NORTH SMITH AVESt. Paul, MN 55102
Mailing Address2829 University Ave Se Ste 730Minneapolis, MN 55414-3279 · (612) 439-1860
Phone(612) 863-6590
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSLoma Linda University School Of MedicineGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateJune 27, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 8, 2022
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 8, 2022
✔ NPI 1184910218 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in MN · 57794✔ Licensed in WI · 61923-20
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
333 NORTH SMITH AVE, St. Paul, MN 55102
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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

Dr. Brian Kessen M.d. 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 ID2769606839
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140610002419, I20140716002272
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

5

Medicare enrollment records show Brian Kessen reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Allina Health System
Same address
Clinic/Center
333 SMITH AVE N
Saint Paul, MN 55102
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 3,733 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1891738282 (651) 635-9173
Healtheast St. John's Hospital
3.2 mi
Anesthesiology
1700 UNIVERSITY AVE W
Saint Paul, MN 55104
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 1,178 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1558240853 (855) 324-7843
Emergency Care Consultants, PA
5.7 mi
Emergency Medicine
2829 UNIVERSITY AVE SE STE 730
Minneapolis, MN 55414
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota and Wisconsin enrollments
  • 218 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1669422788 (612) 439-1862
Healtheast Woodwinds Hospital
6.6 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
1925 WOODWINDS DR
Woodbury, MN 55125
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 955 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1356309322 (651) 232-0100
Baldwin Area Medical Center, Inc.
36 mi
Critical Access
1100 BERGSLIEN ST
Baldwin, WI 54002
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 111 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1467496133 (715) 684-1111

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 5

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
142 services138 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
103 services96 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
56 services52 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
32 services32 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Allina United Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Saint Paul, MN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number240038
Location333 North Smith AvenueSaint Paul, MN 55102 · Ramsey County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Owatonna Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Owatonna, MN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number240069
Location2250 26th Street NorthwestOwatonna, MN 55060 · Steele County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Western Wisconsin Health

Critical Access Hospitals · Baldwin, WI
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number521347
Location1100 Bergslien StBaldwin, WI 54002 · St. Croix County
Emergency services

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.

90.6/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality82.32
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

MS. DASHA L LIUBARETS DNP, APN, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
333 NORTH SMITH AVE
ST PAUL, MN 55102
Ramsey County (651) 241-8000
SAADIA ZAFAR CHAUDHRY M.B.B.S
Internal Medicine
333 NORTH SMITH AVE
ST. PAUL, MN 55102
Ramsey County (612) 262-6211

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 Brian Kessen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Brian Kessen is 1184910218. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 27, 2011.

Where is Brian Kessen located?

Brian Kessen practices at 333 North Smith Ave, St. Paul, MN 55102. The listed phone number is (612) 863-6590.

What is Brian Kessen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Brian Kessen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Brian Kessen 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 Brian Kessen's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Brian Kessen reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Allina Health System (Saint Paul, MN), Healtheast St. John's Hospital (Saint Paul, MN), Emergency Care Consultants, PA (Minneapolis, MN), Healtheast Woodwinds Hospital (Woodbury, MN) and Baldwin Area Medical Center, Inc. (Baldwin, WI). 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 Brian Kessen's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Brian Kessen affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Brian Kessen is affiliated with Allina United Hospital, Owatonna Hospital and Western Wisconsin Health.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Brian Kessen was last updated on September 8, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.