Quick answers
- Does Kristin Baer Kartch accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kristin Baer Kartch 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 Baer Kartch see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 634 Original Medicare patients and 1,634 services for Kristin Baer Kartch. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kristin Baer Kartch's NPI number?
- 1922159086. 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 Baer Kartch, 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 | 634 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,634 |
| Different services or procedures | 31 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)930 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)190 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)101 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity (88304)44 services
- Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique (88112)36 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 pressure69%
- High cholesterol65%
- Arthritis41%
- Diabetes27%
- Ischemic heart disease24%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)22%
Hospitals where Kristin Baer Kartch works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kristin Baer Kartch 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.
- Aspirus Ironwood HospitalIronwood, MI · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 231333
- Aspirus Lake View HospitalTwo Harbors, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241308
- Community Memorial HospitalCloquet, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241364
- 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 Baer Kartch is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 915 E 1st St, Suite 302Duluth, MN 55805 (218) 249‑5208
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kristin Baer Kartch as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Laboratory Medicine Specialists of Duluth4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Duluth
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Duluth, MN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Laboratory Medicine Specialists of Duluth
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of North Dakota School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1998 (28 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1922159086 |
| 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