Quick answers
- Does Jennifer A. Tinkler accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jennifer A. Tinkler 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 Jennifer A. Tinkler see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 293 Original Medicare patients and 816 services for Jennifer A. Tinkler. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Jennifer A. Tinkler's NPI number?
- 1982790242. 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 Jennifer A. Tinkler, 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 | 293 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 816 |
| Different services or procedures | 32 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)259 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)129 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)103 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)42 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)41 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 cholesterol66%
- High blood pressure61%
- Arthritis46%
- Anxiety25%
- Diabetes24%
- Ischemic heart disease23%
Practice locations
Addresses where Jennifer A. Tinkler is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1414 Woodland AveDuluth, MN 55803 (218) 302‑1000
- 2550 University Ave W, Suite 130nSaint Paul, MN 55114 (651) 447‑3755
- 705 5th St NW, Suite DBemidji, MN 56601 (651) 447‑3755
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Jennifer A. Tinkler as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Sasaki Medical LLC21 clinicians in the group
- Twin Ports Dermatology Inc7 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Duluth
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Duluth, MN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Sasaki Medical LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2004 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1982790242 |
| 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