Kimberly J Kolkhorst, DO

Gastroenterology Internal Medicine

Kimberly J Kolkhorst is a Gastroenterology Internal Medicine specialist based in Fargo, ND with over 16 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

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Kimberly J Kolkhorst, DO specializes in internal medicine, serving patients in Fargo, ND in group practice. Trained at University of New England, College of Osteo Medicine (class of 2010), she has been practicing for over 16 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 69% of reporting doctors in North Dakota
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 2 Internal Medicine providers in NDSee all Internal Medicine in Fargo16+ years experienceNPI since 2010

Older · 3600dNPPES updated 2016-07-15 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Dakota Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

3000 32nd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103-6132

Fax: (701) 364-4765
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

92%

North Dakota avg: 83.6 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.2 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in North Dakota

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

Medicare Patients

622

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

218

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

596

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $126k

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.

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 (+5%)54%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

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

Mood Disorders
38%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+5%)35%

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

US avg: 29.6%

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

Depression
Higher than avg (+3%)35%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-1%)33%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
32%

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

US avg: 31.7%
GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$87 received from industry

2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Kimberly J Kolkhorst's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2010

    University of New England, College of Osteo Medicine

  2. 16 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat digestive system disorders including GERD, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis), liver disease, pancreatitis, and colon polyps. They perform endoscopies and colonoscopies.

Taxonomy: 207RG0100X

Education & Training

University of New England, College of Osteo Medicine (Class of 2010)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 6001, Fargo, ND 58108-6001

Differs from practice location

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Kimberly J Kolkhorst

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Kimberly J Kolkhorst for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Fargo 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 Kimberly J Kolkhorst

NPI records show Dr. Kolkhorst as active with telehealth listed in Fargo, ND. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (701) 364-7775.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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