MARGARET CHRISTINE PERKO MD, MPH
NPI 1710399381
Family Medicine in Duluth, MN

Active since May 29, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1502 LONDON RD, DULUTH, MN 55812(218) 576-0100 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 28, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 28, 2018, Sep 18, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Margaret Christine Perko Md, Mph NPPES

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

MARGARET CHRISTINE PERKO MD, MPH (NPI 1710399381) is an individual family medicine provider in Duluth, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (59530) and active in the NPI registry since May 2014. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Essentia Health St Mary's Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Minnesota Medical School (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1710399381
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameMARGARET CHRISTINE PERKOCredential: MD, MPH
Location Address1502 LONDON RDDuluth, MN 55812-1788
Mailing Address400 East Third Street, Essentia Health Duluth Clinic Mcl2credDuluth, MN 55805-1951 · (218) 786-8364
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Minnesota Medical SchoolGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateMay 29, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 28, 20182 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1710399381 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in MN · 59530
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.
1502 LONDON RD, Duluth, MN 55812

Accepted Insurance

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

Margaret Christine Perko Md, Mph 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 ID1951614635
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150723009449
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 Margaret Perko reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Multi-Specialty
1502 LONDON RD STE 102
Duluth, MN 55812
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 1,460 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
2900 CURVE CREST BLVD
Stillwater, MN 55082
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 2,361 clinicians in this Medicare group

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.

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.
32 services23 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

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

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 55812 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
5 suppliers14 claims40 services$6.61 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 18

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

Pharmacy (Community/Retail Pharmacy)
1502 LONDON RD, SUITE 101
DULUTH, MN 55812
Clinical Nurse Specialist (Adult Health)
1502 LONDON RD, SUITE 102
DULUTH, MN 55812
Psychiatry & Neurology (Sleep Medicine)
1502 LONDON RD
DULUTH, MN 55812
Family Medicine
1502 LONDON RD, SUITE 102
DULUTH, MN 55812
Family Medicine
1502 LONDON RD, SUITE 102
DULUTH, MN 55812
Family Medicine
1502 LONDON RD, SUITE 102
DULUTH, MN 55812
Pharmacy Technician
1502 LONDON RD, SUITE 101
DULUTH, MN 55812
Family Medicine
1502 LONDON RD, 102
DULUTH, MN 55812

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 Margaret Perko's NPI number?

The NPI number for Margaret Perko is 1710399381. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 29, 2014.

Where is Margaret Perko located?

Margaret Perko practices at 1502 London Rd, Duluth, MN 55812. The listed phone number is (218) 576-0100.

What is Margaret Perko's specialty?

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

Is Margaret Perko enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Margaret Perko 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 Margaret Perko's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Margaret Perko reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: The Duluth Clinic, Ltd (Duluth, MN) and Healtheast Medical Research Institute (Stillwater, 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 Margaret Perko's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Margaret Perko accept?

Health plans from HealthPartners, Sanford Health Plan and Security Health Plan list Margaret Perko 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 Margaret Perko affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Margaret Perko is affiliated with Essentia Health St Mary's Medical Center, Essentia Health Duluth, St Lukes Hospital and St Marys Hospital Superior.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Margaret Perko was last updated on February 28, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.