Physician Profile
Kirsten I. Bich, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Bich
Based in Duluth, MN, Kirsten I. Bich, MD is listed in the NPI registry under family practice. Kirsten graduated from Sanford School of Medicine of University of South Dakota in 1996. Kirsten is also listed as specializing in family medicine. Medicare claims data shows Kirsten provided 337 services to 236 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient', and annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit. NPI 1548290257 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (218) 786-3500
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4212 GRAND AVE ESSENTIA HEALTH WEST DULUTH CLINIC
Duluth, MN 55807
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive
Genitourinary and reproductive
Musculoskeletal and pain
Neurologic and behavioral
Respiratory and infectious
Skin
Common childhood and ear conditions
Pain & Joints
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
Injections
Lungs & Breathing
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
Senior Care
Sexual & Reproductive Health
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
337 services · 236 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | Treatment | 93010 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
168 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient' | Billing code | G2211 |
67 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | Billing code | G0439 |
66 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
23 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other family practices at this location 7
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other family practices in Duluth 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Sanford School of Medicine of University of South Dakota 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1996 at Sanford School of Medicine of University of South Dakota 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 8
Providers in MN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Bich specialize in?
Dr. Bich is a family practice in Duluth, MN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Bich located?
Dr. Bich is listed at 4212 Grand Ave Essentia Health West Duluth Clinic, Duluth, MN 55807. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Bich's phone number?
The number on file is (218) 786-3500. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Bich?
Dr. Bich's National Provider Identifier is 1548290257. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Bich go to medical school?
Dr. Bich attended Sanford School of Medicine of University of South Dakota, graduating in 1996. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Bich have?
Dr. Bich has 30 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1996, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Bich do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Bich provides treatments such as routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Bich's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Bich. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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