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KRISTIN ELISABETH DEARRUDA WHARTON APRN, FNP-C
NPI 1245876614
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Grand Marais, MN

Active since November 20, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
513 5TH AVE W, GRAND MARAIS, MN 55604(183) 872-3302 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 13, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 13, 2024, Dec 18, 2020, Nov 27, 2020 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2019).

About Kristin Elisabeth Dearruda Wharton Aprn, Fnp-c NPPES

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

KRISTIN ELISABETH DEARRUDA WHARTON APRN, FNP-C (NPI 1245876614) is an individual family provider in Grand Marais, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (7075) and active in the NPI registry since November 2019. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Essentia Health St Mary's Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Duluth.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245876614
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameKRISTIN ELISABETH DEARRUDA WHARTONCredential: APRN, FNP-C
Location Address513 5TH AVE WGrand Marais, MN 55604-3017
Mailing Address513 5th Ave WGrand Marais, MN 55604-3017 · (183) 872-3302
Phone(183) 872-3302
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateNovember 20, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateJune 13, 20244 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 13, 2024
✔ NPI 1245876614 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
License✔ Licensed in MN · 7075
513 5TH AVE W, Grand Marais, MN 55604
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Other Names 1

Professional Name (2)Kristin Elisabeth Dearruda Aprn, Fnp-c

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1915 E 1st StDuluth, MN 55805-2107 · Phone (218) 249-5555

Other Identifiers 5

Other7075MN · Minnesota Board Of Nursing- Aprn License
Other11185596International Board Of Lactation Consultant Examiners
Other16274MN · Minnesota Board Of Nursing- Public Health Nurse
Other169220-0MN · Minnesota Board Of Nursing
OtherF09191840American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners

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

Kristin Elisabeth Dearruda Wharton Aprn, Fnp-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 ID1355775693
PECOS Enrollment IDI20191219002610
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Kristin Dearruda Wharton reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Sawtooth Mountain Clinic, Inc.
0.6 mi
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
513 5TH AVE W
Grand Marais, MN 55604
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 19 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1306832894 (218) 387-2330
Northern Pines Medical Center
90 mi
Rural Health
5211 HIGHWAY 110
Aurora, MN 55705
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 136 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1285183046 (218) 229-2211

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

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.

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 93000
An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a non-invasive test that records your heart's electrical activity. Using 12 leads attached to your body, it captures data to help identify heart conditions. A doctor interprets the results and provides a report.
14 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Essentia Health St Mary's Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Duluth, MN
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number240002
Location402 East Second StreetDuluth, MN 55805 · St. Louis County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Lukes Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Duluth, MN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number240047
Location915 East 1st StreetDuluth, MN 55805 · St. Louis County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

North Shore Health

Critical Access Hospitals · Grand Marais, MN
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number241317
Location515 5th Ave WestGrand Marais, MN 55604 · Cook County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 55604 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.

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.

DR. MILAN C SCHMIDT MD
Family Medicine
513 5TH AVE W
GRAND MARAIS, MN 55604
Cook County (218) 387-2330
MELISSA ANN BROOKS MSN, FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
513 5TH AVE W
GRAND MARAIS, MN 55604
Cook County (218) 387-2330
CATHERINE MARIE HANSEN M.D.
Family Medicine
513 5TH AVE W
GRAND MARAIS, MN 55604
Cook County (218) 387-2330
DR. PAUL E TERRILL M.D.
Family Medicine
513 5TH AVE W
GRAND MARAIS, MN 55604
Cook County (218) 387-2330
GANNA KREVECHENKO PHARMD
Pharmacist
513 5TH AVE W
GRAND MARAIS, MN 55604
Cook County (218) 877-8277
DR. JENNIFER L DELFS M.D.
Family Medicine
513 5TH AVE W
GRAND MARAIS, MN 55604
Cook County (218) 387-2330
SAWTOOTH MOUNTAIN CLINIC, INC.
Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
513 5TH AVE W
GRAND MARAIS, MN 55604
Cook County (218) 387-2330
RACHEL CLAIRE THEISMANN PHARMD
Pharmacist
513 5TH AVE W
GRAND MARAIS, MN 55604
Cook County (218) 877-8277

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 Kristin Dearruda Wharton's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kristin Dearruda Wharton is 1245876614. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 20, 2019. The provider is also known as Kristin Elisabeth Dearruda Aprn, Fnp-C.

Where is Kristin Dearruda Wharton located?

Kristin Dearruda Wharton practices at 513 5th Ave W, Grand Marais, MN 55604. The listed phone number is (183) 872-3302.

What is Kristin Dearruda Wharton's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Kristin Dearruda Wharton enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kristin Dearruda Wharton 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 Kristin Dearruda Wharton's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kristin Dearruda Wharton reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Sawtooth Mountain Clinic, Inc. (Grand Marais, MN) and Northern Pines Medical Center (Aurora, MN). 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 Kristin Dearruda Wharton's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Kristin Dearruda Wharton affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kristin Dearruda Wharton is affiliated with Essentia Health St Mary's Medical Center, St Lukes Hospital and North Shore Health.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kristin Dearruda Wharton was last updated on June 13, 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.