Active NPI 1376929968 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Kristina M Kessler , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Buffalo, MN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Kristina Kessler, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Buffalo, MN. With approximately 11 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2015, Kristina Kessler delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1700 HIGHWAY 25 N.

Kristina Kessler is affiliated with Stellis Health, Pa and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, blood test, clotting time, insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1700 Highway 25 N

Buffalo, MN 553131930

Telephone 7636821313

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Stellis Health, Pa Facility NPI 1184664674

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2015

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Buffalo, MN

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

11 Yrs -2.8 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 13.8 Yrs

State Avg: 10.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

23 Specialists

Practicing in Buffalo, MN (4026 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

13.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

66.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kessler (11 Years) 11 Yrs

Buffalo Specialty Average (13.8 Years) 13.8 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	277	92	$251.00	$71.87
85610 Blood test, clotting time	268	48	$21.00	$4.00
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	180	110	$355.00	$104.35
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	133	81	$10.00	$8.65
80048 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total)	92	62	$43.00	$8.29
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	44	32	$29.00	$9.52
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	42	34	$27.00	$7.61
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	37	37	$360.00	$106.99
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)	30	29	$43.00	$13.12
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	23	19	$58.00	$16.46
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	20	20	$56.05	$31.34
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	19	19	$44.00	$11.72
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	16	16	$98.63	$81.20
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	15	14	$15.00	$3.11
77063 Screening digital tomography of both breasts	14	14	$68.00	$24.00
77067 Screening mammography	14	14	$259.00	$92.06
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	14	13	$66.00	$23.21
G0103 Prostate cancer screening; prostate specific antigen test (psa)	11	11	$90.00	$18.92

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	303	116	$241.00	$72.85
85610 Blood test, clotting time	243	48	$21.00	$4.03
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	177	111	$342.00	$105.53
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	146	97	$10.00	$8.34
80048 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total)	81	59	$43.00	$8.29
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	60	46	$27.00	$7.61
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	38	38	$349.00	$107.07
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	34	29	$58.00	$16.46
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	31	28	$29.00	$9.52
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	25	21	$15.00	$3.11
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	22	22	$44.00	$11.97
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)	17	17	$42.00	$13.12
87086 Bacterial colony count, urine	16	14	$27.00	$7.91
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	16	16	$57.00	$29.91
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	15	15	$78.00	$71.93
77063 Screening digital tomography of both breasts	12	12	$66.00	$24.36
77067 Screening mammography	12	12	$252.00	$93.51

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	431	176	$192.00	$73.97
85610 Blood test, clotting time	327	66	$21.00	$4.06
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	127	93	$279.00	$106.92
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	125	93	$10.00	$2.96
80048 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total)	75	60	$43.00	$8.35
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	45	40	$27.00	$7.66
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	32	29	$15.00	$3.13
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	29	27	$29.00	$9.60
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	28	23	$58.00	$16.58
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	24	24	$172.00	$109.73
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	21	17	$56.00	$23.74
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	17	17	$44.00	$11.94
87086 Bacterial colony count, urine	17	17	$27.00	$7.94
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	14	14	$57.00	$29.31
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)	13	13	$42.00	$13.24
77067 Screening mammography	12	12	$252.00	$95.48
87186 Evaluation of antimicrobial drug (antibiotic, antifungal, antiviral), microdilution or agar dilution	11	11	$32.00	$8.52
87077 Bacterial culture for aerobic isolates	11	11	$27.00	$7.96

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	342	172	$173.15	$75.53
85610 Blood test, clotting time	218	53	$20.10	$4.16
0001A Intramuscular administration of single severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) vaccine, mrna-lnp, spike protein, preservative free, 30 mcg/0.3ml dosage, diluent reconstituted; first dose	142	142	$26.97	$19.33
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	107	82	$248.15	$108.53
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	101	71	$10.00	$3.00
80048 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total)	62	45	$41.19	$8.46
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	41	33	$28.07	$9.71
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	31	26	$14.00	$3.17
0002A Intramuscular administration of single severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) vaccine, mrna-lnp, spike protein, preservative free, 30 mcg/0.3ml dosage, diluent reconstituted; second dose	29	29	$45.00	$40.01
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	26	26	$158.81	$111.78
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	23	23	$38.35	$12.46
87086 Bacterial colony count, urine	22	19	$26.00	$8.07
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	22	21	$101.45	$47.73
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	22	20	$26.09	$7.77
87426 Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus	21	20	$63.10	$35.33
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	18	18	$56.00	$16.80
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	14	14	$54.86	$17.00
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)	13	13	$40.31	$13.39
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$251.83	$94.39

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	150	114	$163.47	$63.23
85610 Blood test, clotting time	130	54	$20.00	$4.28
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	93	54	$99.55	$38.51
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	62	47	$236.58	$91.50
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	60	49	$10.00	$2.98
80048 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total)	40	35	$41.00	$8.40
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	28	28	$152.25	$98.04
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	25	22	$28.00	$9.64
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	22	21	$49.00	$16.80
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	15	15	$75.00	$60.98
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)	15	15	$40.00	$13.28
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	12	11	$14.00	$3.14
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	12	12	$37.00	$14.37
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	11	11	$56.00	$16.74

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	152	125	$150.00	$62.00
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	146	107	$221.00	$90.95
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	109	80	$10.00	$2.94
80048 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total)	58	44	$41.00	$9.21
85610 Blood test, clotting time	54	34	$20.00	$4.17
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	41	41	$49.00	$16.48
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	34	33	$35.00	$14.21
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	32	29	$90.00	$36.59
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	29	25	$26.00	$8.46
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	28	28	$60.00	$54.80
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	25	22	$40.00	$20.62
87086 Bacterial colony count, urine	24	24	$26.00	$8.79
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	23	23	$14.00	$3.45
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	20	20	$133.00	$97.10
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	19	15	$28.00	$10.57
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)	18	18	$40.00	$14.58
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	17	16	$56.00	$18.30
87186 Evaluation of antimicrobial drug (antibiotic, antifungal, antiviral), microdilution or agar dilution	15	15	$31.00	$9.42
87077 Bacterial culture for aerobic isolates	15	15	$26.00	$8.79
90688 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	13	13	$26.00	$17.48
85018 Blood count, hemoglobin	11	11	$12.00	$2.58

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	87	75	$147.98	$61.23
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	71	63	$217.03	$89.51
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	56	44	$10.00	$2.94
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	22	19	$26.00	$9.40
80048 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total)	22	19	$41.00	$10.23
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	20	20	$49.00	$20.39
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	16	15	$14.00	$3.84
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	14	13	$56.00	$20.33
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	13	13	$34.31	$14.21
87086 Bacterial colony count, urine	13	13	$26.00	$9.76
Q2038 Influenza virus vaccine, split virus, when administered to individuals 3 years of age and older, for intramuscular use (fluzone)	11	11	$60.00	$44.94

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	100	72	$144.44	$60.69
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	80	67	$213.00	$87.34
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	54	44	$10.00	$2.91
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	29	27	$25.69	$10.45
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	26	26	$33.73	$14.16
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	22	22	$47.95	$25.39
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	22	19	$14.00	$4.26
Q2038 Influenza virus vaccine, split virus, when administered to individuals 3 years of age and older, for intramuscular use (fluzone)	21	21	$48.00	$40.44
87086 Bacterial colony count, urine	16	15	$25.38	$10.85
80048 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total)	16	15	$40.56	$11.08
71020 X-ray of chest, 2 views, front and side	12	11	$33.25	$17.05

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-03-17

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License MN 2313

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Stellis Health, Pa

1001 Hart Blvd, Monticello, MN 553628929

Phone: 7636821313

Stellis Health, Pa

1700 Hwy 25 N, Buffalo, MN 553131930

Phone: 7636821313

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Physician Assistant

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Physician Assistant (Certified)

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Obstetrics & Gynecology

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Emily Lawrence , MD

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

11 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active April 04, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 04, 2017

Registered at 1700 HIGHWAY 25 N, BUFFALO, MN 553131930 (Tel: 7636821313)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 04, 2017

Registered at 1700 HIGHWAY 25 N, BUFFALO, MN 553131930

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 04, 2017

Recorded as KRISTINA KESSLER, PA-C

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 04, 2017

Physician Assistant (License #2313 in MN)

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NPI Profile Active August 05, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 05, 2015

Registered at 1700 HIGHWAY 25 N, BUFFALO, MN 553131930 (Tel: 7636821313)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 05, 2015

Registered at 1700 HIGHWAY 25 N, BUFFALO, MN 553131930

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 05, 2015

Recorded as KRISTINA SAWATZKE

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 05, 2015

Physician Assistant (License #2313 in MN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 05, 2015

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1376929968

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: August 05, 2015

Last Update: March 17, 2022

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1700 Highway 25 N

Buffalo, MN 553131930

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