DR. KIRSTEN I BICH MD
NPI 1548290257
Family Medicine in Duluth, MN

Active since July 05, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4212 GRAND AVE, ESSENTIA HEALTH WEST DULUTH CLINIC, DULUTH, MN 55807(218) 786-3500 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 2, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

About Dr. Kirsten I Bich Md NPPES

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

DR. KIRSTEN I BICH MD (NPI 1548290257) is an individual family medicine provider in Duluth, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (39733) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Essentia Health St Mary's Medical Center, and is a graduate of Sanford School Of Medicine Of University Of South Dakota (1996).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1548290257
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KIRSTEN I BICHCredential: MD
Location Address4212 GRAND AVE, ESSENTIA HEALTH WEST DULUTH CLINICDuluth, MN 55807
Mailing Address4212 Grand Ave, Essentia Health West Duluth ClinicDuluth, MN 55807 · (218) 786-3500
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSSanford School Of Medicine Of University Of South DakotaGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateJuly 5, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 2, 2011
NPI 1548290257 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License Licensed in MN · 39733
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
4212 GRAND AVE, Duluth, MN 55807

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Miss Kirsten Ingrid Bich

Other Identifiers 3

Medicare PIN1548290257MN
Medicare UPING53380MN
Medicare PIN080019497,MN

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

Dr. Kirsten I Bich 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 ID3072528587
PECOS Enrollment IDI20060220000282, I20061110000112
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 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.
168 services86 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
66 services66 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.
23 services22 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.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Essentia Health Duluth

Acute Care Hospitals · Duluth, MN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number240019
Location502 East Second StreetDuluth, MN 55805 · St. Louis County
Birthing friendly

Essentia Health Moose Lake

Critical Access Hospitals · Moose Lake, MN
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number241350
Location4572 County Road 61Moose Lake, MN 55767 · Carlton County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Marys Hospital Superior

Critical Access Hospitals · Superior, WI
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number521329
Location3500 Tower AveSuperior, WI 54880 · Douglas County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 55807 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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
7 suppliers20 claims68 services$6.41 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

Physician Assistant
4212 GRAND AVE
DULUTH, MN 55807
Family Medicine
4212 GRAND AVE
DULUTH, MN 55807
Family Medicine
4212 GRAND AVE
DULUTH, MN 55807
Nurse Practitioner
4212 GRAND AVE
DULUTH, MN 55807
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
4212 GRAND AVE
DULUTH, MN 55807
Nurse Practitioner
4212 GRAND AVE
DULUTH, MN 55807
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
4212 GRAND AVE
DULUTH, MN 55807
Family Medicine
4212 GRAND AVE
DULUTH, MN 55807

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 Kirsten Bich's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kirsten Bich is 1548290257. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 5, 2006. The provider is also known as Miss Kirsten Ingrid Bich.

Where is Kirsten Bich located?

Kirsten Bich practices at 4212 Grand Ave Essentia Health West Duluth Clinic, Duluth, MN 55807. The listed phone number is (218) 786-3500.

What is Kirsten Bich's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Kirsten Bich enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kirsten Bich 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 Kirsten Bich accept?

Health plans from HealthPartners, Medica, Sanford Health Plan and Security Health Plan list Kirsten Bich 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 Kirsten Bich affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kirsten Bich is affiliated with Essentia Health St Mary's Medical Center, Essentia Health Duluth, Essentia Health Moose Lake and St Marys Hospital Superior.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kirsten Bich was last updated on May 2, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.