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KRISTINA BALCK STURGELL M.D.
NPI 1689866527
Internal Medicine in Duluth, MN

Active since August 14, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
402 E 2ND ST, DULUTH, MN 55805(218) 786-4000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 13, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 13, 2023, Nov 4, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Kristina Balck Sturgell M.d. NPPES

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

KRISTINA BALCK STURGELL M.D. (NPI 1689866527) is an individual internal medicine provider in Duluth, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (51472) and active in the NPI registry since August 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Essentia Health St Mary's Medical Center, and is a graduate of Medical College Of Wisconsin (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689866527
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameKRISTINA BALCK STURGELLCredential: M.D.
Location Address402 E 2ND STDuluth, MN 55805-1906
Mailing Address402 E 2nd StDuluth, MN 55805-1906 · (218) 786-4000
Phone(218) 786-4000
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSMedical College Of WisconsinGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateAugust 14, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 13, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 13, 2023
✔ NPI 1689866527 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in MN · 51472
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
402 E 2ND ST, Duluth, MN 55805
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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

Kristina Balck Sturgell 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 ID6305991308
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090826000919
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

4

Medicare enrollment records show Kristina Sturgell reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

The Duluth Clinic, Ltd
0.1 mi
Multi-Specialty
400 E 3RD ST
Duluth, MN 55805
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 1,460 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1245278209 (218) 786-8364
Range Regional Health Services
58 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
750 E 34TH ST
Hibbing, MN 55746
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 707 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1356321699 (218) 262-4881
Park Nicollet Clinic
130 mi
Family Medicine
7000 TARGET PKWY N
Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 2,527 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1447668678 (952) 977-1985
St. Francis Regional Medical Center
153 mi
Urgent Care
8170 OLD CARRIAGE CT STE 100
Shakopee, MN 55379
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 320 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1447605514 (952) 428-3600

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 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.

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.
189 services91 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.
72 services39 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.
52 services50 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
16 services16 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

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 Virginia

Acute Care Hospitals · Virginia, MN
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number240084
Location901 9th Street NorthVirginia, MN 55792 · St. Louis County
Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 55805 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
$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.

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
3 suppliers13 claims13 services$63.46 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.

DR. COLTON DAVID WIESNER MD
Emergency Medicine
402 E 2ND ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
St. Louis County (218) 786-4000
MS. JESSICA LEIGH ROBINSON PA-C
Physician Assistant
402 E 2ND ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
St. Louis County (218) 786-4000
DR. WAMUNYIMA AKAKULU MD
Hospitalist
402 E 2ND ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
St. Louis County (218) 786-4000
AARON TOSHI HEASLET PA-C
Physician Assistant
402 E 2ND ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
St. Louis County (218) 786-3443
ZACHARY THOMAS BARCLAY PA-C
Physician Assistant
402 E 2ND ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
St. Louis County (218) 786-4000
BREA J GALYEN DPT
Physical Therapist
402 E 2ND ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
St. Louis County (218) 786-4000
MR. WILLIAM THOMAS HAM DPT
Physical Therapist
402 E 2ND ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
St. Louis County (218) 786-4000
SOPHIA LYNN KRIKAVA OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
402 E 2ND ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
St. Louis County (218) 786-4000

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 Kristina Sturgell's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kristina Sturgell is 1689866527. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 14, 2007.

Where is Kristina Sturgell located?

Kristina Sturgell practices at 402 E 2nd St, Duluth, MN 55805. The listed phone number is (218) 786-4000.

What is Kristina Sturgell's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Kristina Sturgell enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kristina Sturgell 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 Kristina Sturgell's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kristina Sturgell reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: The Duluth Clinic, Ltd (Duluth, MN), Range Regional Health Services (Hibbing, MN), Park Nicollet Clinic (Brooklyn Park, MN) and St. Francis Regional Medical Center (Shakopee, 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 Kristina Sturgell's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Kristina Sturgell affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kristina Sturgell is affiliated with Essentia Health St Mary's Medical Center, Essentia Health Duluth and Essentia Health Virginia.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kristina Sturgell was last updated on December 13, 2023. 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.