Katherine Picel, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine
Katherine Picel is a Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Saint Paul, MN with over 15 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Katherine Picel, M.D. specializes in internal medicine, serving patients in Saint Paul, MN in group practice. Trained at Rush Medical College of Rush University (class of 2011), she has been practicing for over 15 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 30% of reporting doctors in Minnesota
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1560dNPPES updated 2022-02-14 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better85.1%
Minnesota avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.3 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
721
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
242
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
944
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $197k
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 Ischemic Heart Disease.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$126 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Katherine Picel's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.41 / 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.
Graduated medical school · 2011
Rush Medical College
Board certified · Feb 13, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
15 years in practice
Experienced
Cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disorders, and hypertension. They perform diagnostic procedures such as echocardiograms, stress tests, and cardiac catheterization.
Taxonomy: 207RC0000X
Education & Training
Rush Medical College of Rush University (Class of 2011)
Mailing address
8170 33rd Ave S # Ms 21110q, Minneapolis, MN 55425-4516
Differs from practice location
Virtual Cardiovascular Disease Care With Katherine Picel
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Katherine Picel for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Saint Paul 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 Katherine Picel
Dr. Picel is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Saint Paul, MN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (651) 254-4887.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Katherine Picel
Practice Location
640 Jackson St, Saint Paul, MN 55101
Mailing Address
8170 33rd Ave S # Ms 21110q, Minneapolis, MN 55425-4516
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