Quick answers
- Does Kristin E. Dearruda Wharton accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kristin E. Dearruda Wharton 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 E. Dearruda Wharton see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 38 Original Medicare patients and 51 services for Kristin E. Dearruda Wharton. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kristin E. Dearruda Wharton's NPI number?
- 1245876614. 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 E. Dearruda Wharton, 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 patients | 38 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 51 |
| Different services or procedures | 7 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)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 cholesterol63%
- Atrial fibrillation34%
- Heart failure29%
Hospitals where Kristin E. Dearruda Wharton works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kristin E. Dearruda Wharton 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 St Mary's Medical CenterDuluth, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240002
- North Shore HealthGrand Marais, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241317
- St Lukes HospitalDuluth, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240047
Practice locations
Addresses where Kristin E. Dearruda Wharton is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 513 5th Ave WGrand Marais, MN 55604 (218) 387‑2330
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kristin E. Dearruda Wharton as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Sawtooth Mountain Clinic Inc13 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Minnesota
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Minnesota — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Sawtooth Mountain Clinic Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1245876614 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians