KAREN S TJADEN M.D.
NPI 1598768251
Hospitalist in Bismarck, ND

Active since May 24, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
97.58/100
CMS Quality Rating
300 N 7TH ST, BISMARCK, ND 58501(701) 323-6000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 8, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 06, 2026.

About Karen S Tjaden M.d. NPPES

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

KAREN S TJADEN M.D. (NPI 1598768251) is an individual hospitalist provider in Bismarck, North Dakota, licensed in North Dakota (21598) and active in the NPI registry since May 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Sanford Medical Center Bismarck, and maintains a secondary practice location in Deadwood.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598768251
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameKAREN S TJADENCredential: M.D.
Location Address300 N 7TH STBismarck, ND 58501-4439
Mailing AddressPo Box 5074Sioux Falls, SD 57117-5074
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1998
Enumeration DateMay 24, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 8, 2024
NPPES CertifiedNovember 8, 2024
NPI 1598768251 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in ND · 21598
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License 4904 (SD)
300 N 7TH ST, Bismarck, ND 58501

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 171 Charles StDeadwood, SD 57732 · Phone (605) 717-6431 · Fax (605) 719-6471

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

Karen S Tjaden 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 ID3870502586
PECOS Enrollment IDI20060407000198, I20241113002051
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 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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
434 services148 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
123 services117 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
31 services31 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
25 services13 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
24 services22 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Sanford Medical Center Bismarck

Acute Care Hospitals · Bismarck, ND
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number350015
Location300 N 7th StBismarck, ND 58506 · Burleigh County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Monument Health Rapid City Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Rapid City, SD
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number430077
Location353 Fairmont BlvdRapid City, SD 57701 · Pennington County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 58501 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
$127.45 typical visit price
range $55.75 – $168.12
Typical copayment $31.86 (range $13.93 – $42.03)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$98.29 typical visit price
range $18.11 – $137.65
Typical copayment $24.57 (range $4.52 – $34.41)
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.

97.58/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality86.53
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers15 claims15 services$102.09 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.

Occupational Therapist
300 N 7TH ST
BISMARCK, ND 58501
Emergency Medicine
300 N 7TH ST
BISMARCK, ND 58501
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
300 N 7TH ST
BISMARCK, ND 58501
Nurse Practitioner
300 N 7TH ST
BISMARCK, ND 58501
Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
300 N 7TH ST
BISMARCK, ND 58501
Pharmacist
300 N 7TH ST
BISMARCK, ND 58501
Physical Therapist
300 N 7TH ST
BISMARCK, ND 58501
Hospitalist
300 N 7TH ST
BISMARCK, ND 58501

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 Karen Tjaden's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Tjaden is 1598768251. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 24, 2005.

Where is Karen Tjaden located?

Karen Tjaden practices at 300 N 7th St, Bismarck, ND 58501. The listed phone number is (701) 323-6000.

What is Karen Tjaden's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Karen Tjaden enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karen Tjaden 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 Karen Tjaden accept?

Health plans from Avera Health Plans, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota, Medica and Sanford Health Plan list Karen Tjaden 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 Karen Tjaden affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Karen Tjaden is affiliated with Sanford Medical Center Bismarck and Monument Health Rapid City Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karen Tjaden was last updated on November 8, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 22 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.