Desiree Joanne Gagner-Tjellesen, RNCS,APRN,BC
Desiree Joanne Gagner-Tjellesen is a Clinical Nurse Specialist based in Grand Forks, ND with over 26 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Desiree Joanne Gagner-Tjellesen, RNCS,APRN,BC provides clinical nurse specialist care in Grand Forks, ND. With 26+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Grand Forks area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include anxiety, schizophrenia, and mood disorders (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 81% of reporting doctors in North Dakota
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
151 S 4th St Suite 401, Grand Forks, ND 58201-4715
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better94.7%
North Dakota avg: 83.6 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.9 pts)
Better than 81% of reporting doctors in North DakotaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
45
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
74
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,578
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $357k
Percentile rankings compared against 160 reporting peers in North Dakota.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Anxiety Disorders, Schizophrenia, and Mood Disorders.
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+39%) — a focus area for this doctor
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-26%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-39%) — less common here
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
26 years in practice
Experienced
A registered nurse who, through a graduate degree program in nursing, or through a formal post-basic education program or continuing education courses and clinical experience, is expert in a specialty area of nursing practice within one or more of the components of direct patient/client care, consultation, education, research and administration.
Taxonomy: 364S00000X
Virtual Clinical Nurse Specialist Care With Desiree Joanne Gagner-Tjellesen
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Desiree Joanne Gagner-Tjellesen for anxiety counseling, follow-up consultations, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Grand Forks required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Desiree Joanne Gagner-Tjellesen
Dr. Gagner-Tjellesen is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Grand Forks, ND. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (701) 795-3000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Desiree Joanne Gagner-Tjellesen
Practice Location
151 S 4th St Suite 401, Grand Forks, ND 58201-4715
Mailing Address
151 S 4th St Suite 401, Grand Forks, ND 58201-4715
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