Kari J Wessman, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Crookston, MN

Kari J Wessman, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Crookston, Minnesota. She went to University Of Minnesota Medical School and graduated in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. She is a member of the group practice Riverview Healthcare Association, Riverview Healthcare Association and her current practice location is 323 S Minnesota St, Crookston, Minnesota. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (218) 281-9293.

Kari J Wessman is licensed to practice in Minnesota (license number 51549) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1235150574.

Contact Information

Kari J Wessman, MD
323 S Minnesota St,
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-9293
(218) 207-0489

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Physician's Profile

Full NameKari J Wessman
GenderFemale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience32 Years
Location323 S Minnesota St, Crookston, Minnesota
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Kari J Wessman attended and graduated from University Of Minnesota Medical School in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1235150574
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/22/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/30/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6800948431
  • Enrollment ID: I20090713000587

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Kari J Wessman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1235150574NPI-NPPES
P00914885OtherNDRAILROAD MEDICARE
18797MedicaidND

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 7468 (North Dakota)Secondary
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 51549 (Minnesota)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Riverview HospitalCrookston, MNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Riverview Healthcare Association781080671844
Riverview Healthcare Association781080671844

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Kari J Wessman allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameRiverview Healthcare Association
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1811918436
PECOS PAC ID: 7810806718
Enrollment ID: O20040128000040

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Kari J Wessman is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Kari J Wessman, MD
323 S Minnesota St,
Crookston, MN 56716-1601

Ph: (218) 281-9595
Kari J Wessman, MD
323 S Minnesota St,
Crookston, MN 56716

Ph: (218) 281-9293

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Obstetrics & Gynecology Doctors in Crookston, MN


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