Quick answers
- Does Kari L. Tessum accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kari L. Tessum 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 Kari L. Tessum see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 223 Original Medicare patients and 504 services for Kari L. Tessum. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kari L. Tessum's NPI number?
- 1508374927. 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 Kari L. Tessum, 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 | 223 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 504 |
| Different services or procedures | 54 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)125 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)55 services
- X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)38 services
- Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated (81001)35 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)33 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 pressure62%
- High cholesterol62%
- Arthritis39%
- Anxiety33%
- Diabetes26%
- Depression26%
Practice locations
Addresses where Kari L. Tessum is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 15245 Bluebird NwstAndover, MN 55304 (763) 712‑6000
- 2621 Greenhaven RdAnoka, MN 55303 (952) 853‑8800
- 530 3rd St NWElk River, MN 55330 (763) 712‑6000
- 8600 Nicollet AveBloomington, MN 55420
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kari L. Tessum as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Group Health Inc1,638 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Andover
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Andover, MN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Group Health Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1508374927 |
| 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
- 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