Active NPI 1184690638 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Thomas H Blee , MD

Surgery • Red Wing, MN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Thomas Blee, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Red Wing, MN. With approximately 30 years of clinical experience since graduating from Creighton University School Of Medicine in 1996, Dr. Blee delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 701 FAIRVIEW BLVD.

Dr. Blee is affiliated with Group Health Plan Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, hospital discharge day management, initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

701 Fairview Blvd

Red Wing, MN 550662848

Telephone 6512675000

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Mayo Clinic Health System-Southeast Minnesota Region Facility NPI 1164400024

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Creighton University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1996

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Red Wing, MN

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

30 Yrs +9.7 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 20.3 Yrs

State Avg: 23.0 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

6 Specialists

Practicing in Red Wing, MN (770 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

75.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Blee (30 Years) 30 Yrs

Red Wing Specialty Average (20.3 Years) 20.3 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
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	162	86	$295.00	$72.68
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	58	27	$444.00	$111.91
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	31	31	$301.00	$76.97
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	31	31	$485.00	$118.46
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	15	15	$427.00	$108.59

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	121	68	$242.00	$76.18
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	40	40	$458.00	$120.98
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	27	27	$244.00	$78.81
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	27	26	$341.00	$78.49

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	98	60	$227.00	$67.93
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	54	54	$429.00	$128.45

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	132	82	$231.00	$69.79
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	83	83	$440.00	$131.01
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	15	15	$232.87	$70.97
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	12	12	$325.00	$97.67

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	182	102	$219.00	$71.46
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	78	78	$413.00	$135.30
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	29	29	$220.00	$73.10
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	22	21	$306.00	$96.25
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	21	21	$220.00	$70.98
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	17	17	$672.00	$213.05

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	128	83	$209.75	$71.71
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	94	92	$394.00	$132.38
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	45	45	$211.00	$72.35
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	21	20	$292.00	$98.89
99219 Hospital observation care, typically 50 minutes	19	19	$392.00	$128.33
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	19	19	$209.33	$65.53

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	101	68	$209.00	$70.99
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	72	72	$394.00	$131.06
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	43	42	$209.00	$71.63
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	19	19	$289.00	$97.67

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	120	72	$200.00	$70.29
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	68	67	$378.00	$132.44
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	51	51	$200.00	$69.54

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License MN 43859

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Group Health Plan Inc

295 Phalen Blvd, Saint Paul, MN 551302400

Phone: 6514956200

Group Health Plan Inc

640 Jackson St, Saint Paul, MN 551012502

Phone: 6512213456

Group Health Plan Inc

8600 Nicollet Ave, Bloomington, MN 554202824

Phone: 9528841148

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners

Douglas Larsen , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1003128059

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Megan Kindom , MD

Family Medicine

NPI 1013657097

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Gregory Erickson , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1023009370

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Chad Hanson , MD

Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology

NPI 1023216256

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Carrie Wojick , MD

Family Medicine

NPI 1023545829

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Lori Copeman , OT

Occupational Therapist

NPI 1033458112

Occupational Therapist

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active March 19, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 19, 2014

Registered at 701 FAIRVIEW BLVD, RED WING, MN 550662848 (Tel: 6512675000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 19, 2014

Registered at 2674 COUNTRY CT, RED WING, MN 550664121

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 19, 2014

Recorded as THOMAS BLEE, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 19, 2014

Surgery (License #43859 in MN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 24, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1184690638

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: February 24, 2006

Last Update: March 19, 2014

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

2674 Country Ct

Red Wing, MN 550664121

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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