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Orthopedic Surgery

Katharine S. Pico, MD

Works at hospitals in Saint Louis Park, MN · Saint Paul, MN · Minnesota

Summary

Dr. Katharine S. Pico, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 15350 English Ave, Apple Valley, MN 55124. Phone: (952) 431-8500. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Katharine S. Pico had 90 Original Medicare patients and 263 services. NPI 1194918961. 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: Orthopedic surgeon (Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery)
  • Address: 15350 English Ave, Apple Valley, MN 55124 · Directions (6 more locations)
  • Phone: (952) 431‑8500
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital, Regions Hospital
  • Group practice: Group Health Inc (+1 more)
  • Medical school: Creighton University School Of Medicine · graduated 2006 (20 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Katharine S. Pico, 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 Katharine S. Pico accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Katharine S. Pico 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 Katharine S. Pico see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 90 Original Medicare patients and 263 services for Katharine S. Pico. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Katharine S. Pico's NPI number?
1194918961. 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 Katharine S. Pico, 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 patients90
Services billed to Medicare263
Different services or procedures46
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)39 services
  2. Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)38 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)32 services
  4. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)24 services
  5. Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint (20600)21 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).

  • Arthritis61%
  • High cholesterol56%
  • High blood pressure54%
  • Depression24%
  • Osteoporosis24%
  • Anxiety20%

Hospitals where Katharine S. Pico works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Katharine S. Pico 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.

  • Park Nicollet Methodist HospitalSaint Louis Park, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240053
  • Regions HospitalSaint Paul, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240106

Practice locations

Addresses where Katharine S. Pico is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 7; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Katharine S. Pico as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Group Health Inc1,638 clinicians in the group
  • Tria Orthopaedic Center LLC515 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Minnesota

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Minnesota — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Group Health Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolCreighton University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2006 (20 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1194918961
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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