KARI FOSSUM MD
NPI 1215556212
Ophthalmology in Golden Valley, MN

Active since April 10, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
8501 GOLDEN VALLEY RD, GOLDEN VALLEY, MN 55427(763) 416-7600 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 17, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 17, 2025, Jul 8, 2024, Apr 10, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Kari Fossum Md NPPES

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

KARI FOSSUM MD (NPI 1215556212) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Golden Valley, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (80129) and active in the NPI registry since April 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215556212
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameKARI FOSSUMCredential: MD
Location Address8501 GOLDEN VALLEY RDGolden Valley, MN 55427-4461
Mailing Address3621 S State StAnn Arbor, MI 48108-1633 · (734) 647-5299
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSVanderbilt University School Of MedicineGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateApril 10, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateJune 17, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 17, 2025
NPI 1215556212 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
Licenses Licensed in MN · 80129 Licensed in MI · 4301511030
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
8501 GOLDEN VALLEY RD, Golden Valley, MN 55427

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Kari Fossum 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 ID9032534029
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250731003884
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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 55427 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
$127.61 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $168.28
Typical copayment $31.90 (range $14.00 – $42.07)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$69.74 typical visit price
range $18.32 – $138.04
Typical copayment $17.43 (range $4.58 – $34.51)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

Counselor (Mental Health)
8501 GOLDEN VALLEY RD, 150
GOLDEN VALLEY, MN 55427

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 Kari Fossum's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kari Fossum is 1215556212. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 10, 2020.

Where is Kari Fossum located?

Kari Fossum practices at 8501 Golden Valley Rd, Golden Valley, MN 55427. The listed phone number is (763) 416-7600.

What is Kari Fossum's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Kari Fossum enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kari Fossum 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 Kari Fossum accept?

Health plans from Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company, HealthPartners, McLaren Health Plan Community and Priority Health list Kari Fossum 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kari Fossum was last updated on June 17, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 months 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.