Karla Jean Lind, CNP
Karla Jean Lind, CNP has been part of the Chisago City medical community since 2013 in group practice. With 13+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Chisago City area. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and mood disorders (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 87.63/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 29% of reporting doctors in Minnesota
- Uses generic medications more than 55% of reporting doctors in Minnesota
- Federal MIPS score higher than 76% of MIPS-scored doctors in Minnesota
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 76% of doctors in Minnesota on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202387.63/100
Minnesota avg: 84.7 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4 pts)
Better than 76% of MIPS-scored doctors in MinnesotaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.5%
Minnesota avg: 4.3 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.6 pts)
2.5% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89%
Minnesota avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.2 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in MinnesotaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
114
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
381
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,161
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $416k
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.
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 Mood Disorders.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-19%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$50 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Karla Jean Lind's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.50 / 1.00
Below-average vulnerabilityShe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
13 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Mailing address
Po Box 813 5366 386th Street, North Branch, MN 55056-0813
Differs from practice location
Virtual Nursing Care With Karla Jean Lind
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Karla Jean Lind for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Chisago City 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 Karla Jean Lind
NPI records show Dr. Lind as active with telehealth listed in Chisago City, MN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (651) 674-4570.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Karla Jean Lind
Practice Location
11725 Stinson Ave, Chisago City, MN 55013-9542
Mailing Address
Po Box 813 5366 386th Street, North Branch, MN 55056-0813
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