Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Katie Hipsher, RN, CNP

Family Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Duluth, MN

  • NPI 1780979617
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 15 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
400 E 3Rd St, Essentia Health Duluth Clinic
Duluth, MN 558051951
(218) 786-3337

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2011 — 15 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 3, 2015
Year of graduation
2011 — 15 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363LF0000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Minnesota #R176056-9

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1780979617. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
769
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$17,721
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 368 78 $2
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 173 156 $54
17000 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth 93 86 $45
11102 Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth 66 65 $23
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth 54 28 $16
17004 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths 15 14 $82

In context: peer comparison

Among 42 peers in this city , average services per provider: 72. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
362
Patients
180
Total drug cost
$20,263
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Metronidazole Generic 67 27 $5,012
Ketoconazole Generic 56 29 $1,088
Fluorouracil Generic 49 45 $4,819
Triamcinolone Acetonide Generic 47 31 $778
Doxycycline Monohydrate Generic 29 16 $1,810
Mupirocin Generic 29 17 $289
Fluocinonide Generic 24 15 $1,880
Clobetasol Propionate Generic 15 0 $1,387
Betamethasone Diprop Augmented (Betamethasone/Propylene Glyc) Brand 13 0 $1,073
Ciclopirox Generic 11 0 $592

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Katie Hipsher's medical specialty?
Dr. Katie Hipsher practices Family Nurse Practitioner in Duluth, MN.
Where does Dr. Katie Hipsher practice?
Dr. Katie Hipsher practices at 400 E 3Rd St, Duluth, MN 558051951. Office phone: 2187863337.
What is Dr. Katie Hipsher's NPI?
Dr. Katie Hipsher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780979617, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Katie Hipsher accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Katie Hipsher accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Katie Hipsher commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (HCPCS 17003); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (HCPCS 17000). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.