Jillian M Tapper-Smith, APRN, CNP

Family Nurse Practitioner

Jillian M Tapper-Smith is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Duluth, MN with over 10 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(218) 786-8364Duluth, MN
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Jillian M Tapper-Smith, APRN, CNP has been part of the Duluth medical community since 2016 in group practice. With 10+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Duluth area. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 58% of reporting doctors in Minnesota
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 444 Nurse Practitioner providers in MNSee all Nurse Practitioner in Duluth10+ years experienceNPI since 2016

Older · 2507dNPPES updated 2019-07-12 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Minnesota Board of Medical Practice

Contact & Location

Practice Location

400 E 3rd St, Duluth, MN 55805-1951

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

89.4%

Minnesota avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.6 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Minnesota

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

81

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

148

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

376

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $85k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,431 reporting peers in Minnesota.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+24%)73%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+24%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+25%)59%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+25%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
51%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+16%)48%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+17%)47%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+10%)42%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Patient Reviews

No patient reviews yet. If you've seen Jillian M Tapper-Smith, your feedback helps other patients.

Review PolicyAll feedback is moderated before publishing. We verify reviewer identity where possible and enforce a one-review-per-provider policy. Full guidelines →

Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. 10 years in practice

    Established

Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 363LF0000X

Virtual Nursing Care With Jillian M Tapper-Smith

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Jillian M Tapper-Smith for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Duluth 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 Jillian M Tapper-Smith

NPI records show Dr. Tapper-Smith as active with telehealth listed in Duluth, MN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (218) 786-8364.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

Is this your profile?

Verify credentials, update practice details, and manage telehealth.

Claim Profile

Medical Disclaimer: NPI Telehealth is a provider directory for informational purposes only. This page does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. Provider data is sourced from the CMS NPPES federal registry and public Medicare datasets. NPI Telehealth does not verify clinical qualifications beyond federal records. Data may not reflect real-time availability — always contact the provider's office directly to confirm details before seeking care.

Related Providers

Family Nurse Practitioner in Minnesota

See all