KATHERINE ANNA RITSCHE APRN, CNP
NPI 1881081248
Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health in Duluth, MN

Active since April 22, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
400 E 3RD ST, DULUTH, MN 55805(218) 786-4000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 27, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 27, 2019, Apr 12, 2018, Jan 28, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Katherine Anna Ritsche Aprn, Cnp NPPES

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

KATHERINE ANNA RITSCHE APRN, CNP (NPI 1881081248) is an individual adult health provider in Duluth, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (CNP6959) and active in the NPI registry since April 2015. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Essentia Health St Mary's Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Winston Salem.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1881081248
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LA2200X
Provider Legal NameKATHERINE ANNA RITSCHECredential: APRN, CNP
Location Address400 E 3RD STDuluth, MN 55805-1951
Mailing Address400 E 3rd StDuluth, MN 55805-1951
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateApril 22, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 27, 20193 updates tracked since enumeration
NPI 1881081248 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Adult HealthPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LA2200X
License Licensed in MN · CNP6959
Also ListedNurse PractitionerTaxonomy 363L00000X · License 206564 (NC)
400 E 3RD ST, Duluth, MN 55805

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1Medical Center BlvdWinston Salem, NC 27157-4341 · Phone (336) 716-2255

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

Katherine Anna Ritsche Aprn, Cnp 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 ID5698081206
PECOS Enrollment IDI20191104000111
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.

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.
40 services35 patients
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.
37 services34 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.
34 services34 patients
External shock to heart to regulate heart beat 92960
This procedure, known as cardioversion, uses an external electrical shock to restore your heart's normal rhythm. It's typically performed when irregular heartbeats, or arrhythmias, are causing severe symptoms and aren't responding to medications.
15 services15 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 99221
Initial hospital inpatient care refers to the first day of your stay in the hospital. This service typically includes a 30-minute check-up with a healthcare professional. They'll assess your health, discuss your condition, and plan your treatment. It's part of ensuring you receive the best possible care.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

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 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
$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.

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.

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
400 E 3RD ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
400 E 3RD ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
400 E 3RD ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
Hospitalist
400 E 3RD ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
400 E 3RD ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
400 E 3RD ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
Clinical Nurse Specialist (Medical-Surgical)
400 E 3RD ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
Internal Medicine
400 E 3RD ST
DULUTH, MN 55805

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 Ritsche's NPI number?

The NPI number for Katherine Ritsche is 1881081248. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 22, 2015.

Where is Katherine Ritsche located?

Katherine Ritsche practices at 400 E 3rd St, Duluth, MN 55805. The listed phone number is (218) 786-4000.

What is Katherine Ritsche's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Adult Health, with taxonomy code 363LA2200X.

Is Katherine Ritsche enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Katherine Ritsche 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 Katherine Ritsche accept?

Health plans from Medica, Sanford Health Plan and Security Health Plan list Katherine Ritsche 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 Ritsche affiliated with any hospitals?

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

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Katherine Ritsche was last updated on September 27, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.