Margaret Christine Perko, MD, MPH
Margaret Christine Perko is a Family Medicine specialist based in Duluth, MN with over 12 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across MN can see Margaret Christine Perko, MD, MPH in person in Duluth or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at University of Minnesota Medical School (class of 2014), she has been practicing for over 12 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 22% of reporting doctors in Minnesota
- Uses generic medications more than 39% of reporting doctors in Minnesota
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 3006dNPPES updated 2018-02-28 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.5%
Minnesota avg: 4.3 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.6 pts)
3.5% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87%
Minnesota avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.2 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
47
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
155
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,400
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $219k
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 Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — 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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
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.
Graduated medical school · 2014
University of Minnesota Medical School
12 years in practice
Established
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
University of Minnesota Medical School (Class of 2014)
Mailing address
400 East Third Street Essentia Health Duluth Clinic Mcl2cred, Duluth, MN 55805-1951
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Margaret Christine Perko
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Margaret Christine Perko 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 Margaret Christine Perko
Dr. Perko is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Duluth, MN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (218) 576-0100.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Margaret Christine Perko
Practice Location
1502 London Rd, Duluth, MN 55812-1788
Mailing Address
400 East Third Street Essentia Health Duluth Clinic Mcl2cred, Duluth, MN 55805-1951
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