KATHERINE GRACE ESSE MD
NPI 1720255367
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in St. Paul, MN

Active since May 13, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
255 SMITH AVE N, SUITE 500, ST. PAUL, MN 55102(651) 241-6550(651) 241-6586 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 10, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 10, 2020, Mar 17, 2018, Jul 18, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Katherine Grace Esse Md NPPES

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

KATHERINE GRACE ESSE MD (NPI 1720255367) is an individual neurology provider in St. Paul, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (58332) and active in the NPI registry since May 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Allina United Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Minneapolis.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720255367
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2084N0400X
Provider Legal NameKATHERINE GRACE ESSECredential: MD
Location Address255 SMITH AVE N, SUITE 500St. Paul, MN 55102-2545
Mailing Address2925 Chicago Ave, Mail Route 10202Minneapolis, MN 55407 · (612) 262-1166 · Fax (612) 262-4258
Fax(651) 241-6586
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Minnesota Medical SchoolGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateMay 13, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 10, 20203 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 10, 2020
✔ NPI 1720255367 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084N0400X
License✔ Licensed in MN · 58332
Definition
A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 58332 (MN)
255 SMITH AVE N, St. Paul, MN 55102

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1701 Park AveMinneapolis, MN 55415-1623 · Phone (612) 873-3000

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

Katherine Grace Esse 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 ID9537385471
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140729001934, I20190506001416
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

20

Medicare enrollment records show Katherine Esse reassigns Medicare billing to 20 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

General Practice
225 SMITH AVE N, STE 300
St Paul, MN 55102
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota and Wisconsin enrollments
  • Also billed through NPI 1447550702 (Wisconsin)
  • 3,733 clinicians in this Medicare group
Urgent Care
4645 KNUTSEN DR
Farmington, MN 55024
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 249 clinicians in this Medicare group
Urgent Care
7907 POWERS BLVD
Chanhassen, MN 55317
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 581 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Access
2600 65TH AVE
Osceola, WI 54020
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 170 clinicians in this Medicare group
Medicare Defined Swing Bed Unit
621 S 4TH ST
Le Sueur, MN 56058
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 201 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Access
1805 HENNEPIN AVE N
Glencoe, MN 55336
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 95 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Access
601 WEST CHANDLER STREET
Arlington, MN 55307
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 229 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Access
257 W SAINT GEORGE AVE
Grantsburg, WI 54840
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1356499784 (Wisconsin)
  • 92 clinicians in this Medicare group
Multi-Specialty
45 LADY LUCK DR
Hinckley, MN 55037
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 159 clinicians in this Medicare group
Primary Care
138 MAIN ST S
Pierz, MN 56364
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: St Josephs Medical Center
  • 340 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 2

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.

Telehealth consultation, emergency department or initial inpatient, typically 50 minutes communicating with the patient via telehealth G0426
A Telehealth consultation is a virtual medical appointment. In an emergency department or initial inpatient scenario, a healthcare professional interacts with you through a secured video call for about 50 minutes. It allows you to receive care without physically being in the hospital.
33 services33 patients
Telehealth consultation, emergency department or initial inpatient, typically 70 minutes or more communicating with the patient via telehealth G0427
A Telehealth consultation is a virtual visit where you can discuss your health concerns with a healthcare provider from the comfort of your home. In this process, which typically lasts 70 minutes or more, the provider can assess, diagnose, and offer treatment options for your condition using communication technology.
24 services24 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Allina United Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Saint Paul, MN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number240038
Location333 North Smith AvenueSaint Paul, MN 55102 · Ramsey County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Abbott Northwestern Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Minneapolis, MN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number240057
Location800 East 28th StreetMinneapolis, MN 55407 · Hennepin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Mercy Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Coon Rapids, MN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number240115
Location4050 Coon Rapids BlvdCoon Rapids, MN 55433 · Anoka County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 55102 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.

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.

Internal Medicine
255 SMITH AVE N, SUITE 100
SAINT PAUL, MN 55102
Registered Nurse
255 SMITH AVE N, SUITE 100
SAINT PAUL, MN 55102
Registered Nurse
255 SMITH AVE N, SUITE 100
SAINT PAUL, MN 55102
Nurse Practitioner
255 SMITH AVE N, SUITE 100
SAINT PAUL, MN 55102
Internal Medicine
255 SMITH AVE N, SUITE 100
SAINT PAUL, MN 55102
Registered Nurse
255 SMITH AVE N, 100
SAINT PAUL, MN 55102
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
255 SMITH AVE N, SUITE 100
SAINT PAUL, MN 55102
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
255 SMITH AVE N, SUITE 100
SAINT PAUL, MN 55102

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 Katherine Esse's NPI number?

The NPI number for Katherine Esse is 1720255367. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 13, 2008.

Where is Katherine Esse located?

Katherine Esse practices at 255 Smith Ave N Suite 500, St. Paul, MN 55102. The listed phone number is (651) 241-6550.

What is Katherine Esse's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neurology, with taxonomy code 2084N0400X.

Is Katherine Esse enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Katherine Esse 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 Katherine Esse's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Katherine Esse reassigns Medicare benefits to 20 organizations: Allina Health System (St Paul, MN), Northfield Hospital (Farmington, MN), Ridgeview Medical Center (Chanhassen, MN), Ladd Memorial Hospital (Osceola, WI), Minnesota Valley Health Center Inc (Le Sueur, MN) and 15 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Katherine Esse's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Katherine Esse accept?

Health plans from Avera Health Plans, HealthPartners, Sanford Health Plan and Security Health Plan list Katherine Esse 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 Katherine Esse affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Katherine Esse is affiliated with Allina United Hospital, Abbott Northwestern Hospital and Mercy Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Katherine Esse was last updated on November 10, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.