KIRSTEN I. BICH MD – NPI #1548290257
Family Medicine

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Family Medicine

KIRSTEN BICH is a physician located in DULUTH, MN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1548290257 to KIRSTEN BICH on July 05, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. She is also known by her former name KIRSTEN INGRID BICH. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207Q00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 15 years ago on May 02, 2011. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for KIRSTEN BICH below.

NPI Profile for
KIRSTEN I. BICH

NPI Number
1548290257
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
KIRSTEN I. BICH
Former Name: KIRSTEN INGRID BICH
Credentials
MD
Primary location
4212 GRAND AVE
ESSENTIA HEALTH WEST DULUTH CLINIC
DULUTH, MN 55807
Phone: (218) 786-3500 Fax:
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207Q00000X
- Family Medicine (Primary)		 MN 39733

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
SANFORD SCHOOL OF MEDICINE OF UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA - Graduated 1996
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
KIRSTEN BICH is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ESSENTIA HEALTH DULUTH
      502 EAST SECOND STREET
      DULUTH, MN 55805
    • ESSENTIA HEALTH ST MARY'S MEDICAL CENTER
      407 EAST THIRD STREET
      DULUTH, MN 55805
    • ST LUKES HOSPITAL
      915 EAST 1ST STREET
      DULUTH, MN 55805
    • ST MARYS HOSPITAL SUPERIOR
      3500 TOWER AVE
      SUPERIOR, WI 54880
  • HOSPICE
    • ESSENTIA HEALTH ST MARYS HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE
      407 EAST 4TH STREET
      DULUTH, MN 55805

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