Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kari Tessum, ARNP

Nurse Practitioner · Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician · Anoka, MN

  • NPI 1508374927
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 9 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
601 Jacob Ln
Anoka, MN 553031776
(763) 587-4400
fax (763) 587-4205
Mailing address
8170 33Rd Ave S
Bloomington, MN 554254516

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2018 — 8 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 23, 2020
Year of graduation
2017 — 9 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363L00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Minnesota #7462 · Iowa #A125030

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1508374927. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
526
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$24,023
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 182 162 $76
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views 74 36 $16
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 47 45 $8
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 42 42 $107
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 41 39 $7
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated 36 34 $3
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 29 29 $93
82565 Blood creatinine level 26 26 $5
80051 Blood test panel for electrolytes (sodium potassium, chloride, carbon dioxide) 25 25 $7
87651 Detection test by nucleic acid for strep (streptococcus, group a), amplified probe technique 24 24 $32

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Anoka Nurse Practitioner, average services per provider: 44. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
391
Patients
378
Total drug cost
$4,079
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisone Generic 113 104 $323
Doxycycline Monohydrate Generic 67 66 $1,047
Cephalexin Generic 45 45 $435
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 41 40 $635
Azithromycin Generic 26 25 $156
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 22 22 $360
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) Brand 22 21 $126
Tramadol Hcl Generic 19 19 $44
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro (Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst) Brand 14 14 $242
Mupirocin Generic 11 11 $137

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Kari Tessum's medical specialty?
Dr. Kari Tessum practices Nurse Practitioner in Anoka, MN.
Where does Dr. Kari Tessum practice?
Dr. Kari Tessum practices at 601 Jacob Ln, Anoka, MN 553031776. Office phone: 7635874400.
What is Dr. Kari Tessum's NPI?
Dr. Kari Tessum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508374927, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kari Tessum accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kari Tessum accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kari Tessum commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); X-ray of chest, 2 views (HCPCS 71046); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.