Kristin Baer Kartch, MD
NPI 1922159086 · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Duluth, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kristin Baer Kartch, MD is a Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician provider in Duluth, MN (NPI 1922159086).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1922159086
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 46658 (MN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,570 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 911 | $36 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Each Additional Procedure88341 | 190 | $27 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Initial Procedure88342 | 101 | $34 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Moderately Low Complexity88304 | 44 | $11 |
| Cell Examination of Specimen, Selective Cellular Enhancement Technique88112 | 36 | $27 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Each Multiplex Procedure88344 | 36 | $37 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-01-16
- Last updated
- 2026-02-12
- Certified
- 2026-02-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kristin Baer Kartch's NPI number?
- Kristin Baer Kartch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922159086, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kristin Baer Kartch's specialty?
- Kristin Baer Kartch is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kristin Baer Kartch located?
- Kristin Baer Kartch's practice location on file with NPPES is 915 E 1st St, Duluth, MN 55805-2107.
- What is Kristin Baer Kartch's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kristin Baer Kartch is (218) 249-5208.
- Does Kristin Baer Kartch accept Medicare?
- Kristin Baer Kartch is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kristin Baer Kartch's NPI active?
- Yes — Kristin Baer Kartch's NPI (1922159086) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-02-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.