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- 1300 Anne St Nw, Sanford Health of Northern Minnesota, Bemidji, MN 56601
About Dr. Carlson
Mark J. Carlson, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Bemidji, MN specializing in family practice. Mark trained at University of Minnesota Medical School, graduating in 2003. Mark is also listed as specializing in family medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Mark cared for 1,196 Medicare patients across 1,740 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1619904794.
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) 751-9746
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1300 ANNE ST NW SANFORD HEALTH OF NORTHERN MINNESOTA
Bemidji, MN 56601
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
- Acid reflux
- IBS
Genitourinary and reproductive
Musculoskeletal and pain
Neurologic and behavioral
Respiratory and infectious
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Sinus infection
Skin
Common childhood and ear conditions
- Ear infection
- Pink eye
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
- Birth control counseling
- Smoking cessation counseling
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
- Immunotherapy
- Vitamin B12 Injections
Lungs & Breathing
- Pulmonary function test
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
- Joint injections
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
- Breathing Treatment
Senior Care
- Cognitive Assessment
Sexual & Reproductive Health
- STD Swabs and Screening
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
1,740 services · 1,196 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20611 |
488 | More than most peers in Family Practice |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20604 |
38 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
38 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20606 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement | Imaging | 76942 |
50 | More often than most 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 |
816 | More 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 |
258 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
24 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
11 | 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 1
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 Bemidji 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Minnesota Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2003 at University of Minnesota Medical School 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance 8
Providers in MN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Mark J. Carlson?
Mark J. Carlson is a family practice in Bemidji, MN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Mark J. Carlson's address?
Mark J. Carlson is listed at 1300 Anne St Nw Sanford Health of Northern Minnesota, Bemidji, MN 56601. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Mark J. Carlson?
The number on file is (218) 751-9746. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Mark J. Carlson's NPI number?
Mark J. Carlson's National Provider Identifier is 1619904794. 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 Mark J. Carlson train?
Mark J. Carlson attended University of Minnesota Medical School, graduating in 2003. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Mark J. Carlson been practicing?
Mark J. Carlson has 23 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2003, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Mark J. Carlson perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Mark J. Carlson performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint using ultrasound guidance and injection into tendon or ligament; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasonic guidance for needle placement, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Mark J. Carlson confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Mark J. Carlson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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