Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kristin Baer Kartch, MD

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (CMS: Pathology) · Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine Physician · Duluth, MN

  • NPI 1922159086
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 28 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
915 E 1St St
Duluth, MN 558052107
(218) 249-5208
fax (218) 726-3007
Mailing address
1346 W Arrowhead RD
Duluth, MN 558112218

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 12, 2026
Year of graduation
1998 — 28 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207ZP0102X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Minnesota #46658
Medicaid (2)
WI #34580300 · MN #140166100

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1922159086. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,114
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$39,599
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 681 374 $36
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 109 32 $27
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 102 77 $33
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity 40 20 $81
88112 Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique 37 34 $27
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report 31 19 $26
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity 27 21 $11
88173 Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report 26 21 $69
85060 Blood smear interpretation by physician with written report 21 21 $23
88300 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, limited examination 16 16 $4

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in Duluth Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician, average services per provider: 93. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Kristin Baer Kartch's medical specialty?
Dr. Kristin Baer Kartch practices Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician in Duluth, MN.
Where does Dr. Kristin Baer Kartch practice?
Dr. Kristin Baer Kartch practices at 915 E 1St St, Duluth, MN 558052107. Office phone: 2182495208.
What is Dr. Kristin Baer Kartch's NPI?
Dr. Kristin Baer Kartch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922159086, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kristin Baer Kartch accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kristin Baer Kartch accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kristin Baer Kartch commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305); Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (HCPCS 88341); Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (HCPCS 88342). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.