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Critical Care (Intensivists)

Kristin K. Tshilumba, MD

Works at hospitals in Virginia, MN · Minnesota

Summary

Dr. Kristin K. Tshilumba, MD is a critical care doctor at 1101 9th St N, Virginia, MN 55792. Phone: (218) 741-0150. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Kristin K. Tshilumba had 172 Original Medicare patients and 287 services. NPI 1174785455. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Critical care doctor (Medicare lists Critical Care (Intensivists))
  • Address: 1101 9th St N, Virginia, MN 55792 · Directions
  • Phone: (218) 741‑0150
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Essentia Health Virginia
  • Group practice: The Duluth Clinic Ltd
  • Medical school: University Of Minnesota Medical School · graduated 2008 (18 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Kristin K. Tshilumba, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Kristin K. Tshilumba accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kristin K. Tshilumba accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Kristin K. Tshilumba see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 172 Original Medicare patients and 287 services for Kristin K. Tshilumba. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Kristin K. Tshilumba's NPI number?
1174785455. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Kristin K. Tshilumba, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients172
Services billed to Medicare287
Different services or procedures45
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients69

Most frequent services

  1. Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)54 services
  2. Critical care, each additional 30 minutes (99292)37 services
  3. Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (00811)32 services
  4. Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope (00813)16 services
  5. Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (00731)14 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure74%
  • High cholesterol66%
  • Arthritis42%
  • Diabetes34%
  • Ischemic heart disease33%
  • Anxiety29%

Hospitals where Kristin K. Tshilumba works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kristin K. Tshilumba at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

  • Essentia Health VirginiaVirginia, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 240084

Practice locations

Addresses where Kristin K. Tshilumba is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Kristin K. Tshilumba as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • The Duluth Clinic Ltd1,144 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Critical Care (Intensivists) doctors in Minnesota →

Other critical care doctors in Virginia

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Virginia, MN — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in The Duluth Clinic Ltd

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Minnesota Medical School
Graduation year2008 (18 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1174785455
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians