2026 NPPES data Clinical Nurse Specialist NPI 1285990226 APRN, CNS
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AMY RAILSON, APRN, CNS

Clinical Nurse Specialist in ST CLOUD, Minnesota. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 373 beneficiaries · Clinical Nurse Specialist avg: 953
Generic prescribing
78%
generic claims · 22% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$52.16
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: AMY RAILSON, APRN, CNS is a Clinical Nurse Specialist ([object Object]) practicing in ST CLOUD, Minnesota with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 373 beneficiaries — 22% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $52.16 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: AMY RAILSON, APRN, CNS filed 2,185 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across ST CLOUD, Minnesota. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

AMY RAILSON, APRN, CNS at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/04/2012

NPI 1285990226

Primary specialty

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Niche

1,708 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,185 129% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 953

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Clinical Nurse Specialist compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Clinical Nurse Specialist share within Minnesota

1. Clinical Nurse Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Clinical Nurse Specialist share within Minnesota

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Clinical Nurse Specialist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Clinical Nurse Specialist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Clinical Nurse Specialist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Clinical Nurse Specialist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

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AMY RAILSON, APRN, CNS is a Clinical Nurse Specialist provider practicing in ST CLOUD, Minnesota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: APRN, CNS. NPI: 1285990226. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

AMY RAILSON, APRN, CNS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Clinical Nurse Specialist provider holding APRN, CNS credentials at 1200 SIXTH AVE N, ST CLOUD, MN, 56303, with a listed phone of (320) 656-7020. NPI 1285990226 was issued on 04/04/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what RAILSON most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,185 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 373 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $619K in drug spend, split 22% brand-name and 78% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Clinical Nurse Specialist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,708 enrolled providers across 49 states and an average of 953 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1200 SIXTH AVE N
ST CLOUD, MN 56303

Provider Details

NPI 1285990226
Specialty Clinical Nurse Specialist
Credentials APRN, CNS
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/04/2012

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for AMY RAILSON, APRN, CNS. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$52

Largest payer

ABIOMED

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

AMY RAILSON, APRN, CNS — brand share 22.0%
Specialty average (est.)

22% brand-name claims vs 78% generic, on 2,185 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

2,185
Total Claims
$619K
Total Drug Cost
373
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,592
Total Day Supply
165,241
Brand vs Generic
22% brand / 78% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$539K
Generic Drug Cost
$80K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.70
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male
Age Distribution
<65: 15, 65-74: 147, 75-84: 155, 85+: 56

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Metoprolol Succinate
377
Eliquis
Apixaban
341
Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd)
Diltiazem Hcl
211
Sotalol
Sotalol Hcl
182
Flecainide Acetate
141
Metoprolol Tartrate
122
Xarelto
Rivaroxaban
102
Amlodipine Besylate
82
Lisinopril
78
Amiodarone Hcl
67

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Clinical Nurse Specialist Overview

How AMY RAILSON, APRN, CNS fits within the Clinical Nurse Specialist landscape nationally.

1,708
Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in US
49
States with Clinical Nurse Specialist
953
Avg Claims per Provider

AMY RAILSON, APRN, CNS's 2,185 claims are above the specialty average of 953.

Nearby Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in Minnesota

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Minnesota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as RAILSON.

Compare Clinical Nurse Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AMY RAILSON, APRN, CNS's specialty?
AMY RAILSON, APRN, CNS specializes in Clinical Nurse Specialist and practices in ST CLOUD, Minnesota. Credentials: APRN, CNS.
How much does AMY RAILSON, APRN, CNS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, AMY RAILSON, APRN, CNS wrote 2,185 Medicare Part D claims totaling $619K in drug costs for 373 beneficiaries.
Where is AMY RAILSON, APRN, CNS located?
AMY RAILSON, APRN, CNS is located at 1200 SIXTH AVE N, ST CLOUD, MN, 56303. Phone: (320) 656-7020.
What is AMY RAILSON, APRN, CNS's NPI number?
AMY RAILSON, APRN, CNS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285990226, issued on 04/04/2012.
Does AMY RAILSON, APRN, CNS prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
AMY RAILSON, APRN, CNS's prescribing is 22% brand-name and 78% generic drugs by claim count, with $539K in brand drug costs.
How many Clinical Nurse Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 1,708 Clinical Nurse Specialist providers across 49 states in the US. The average Clinical Nurse Specialist provider writes 953 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does AMY RAILSON, APRN, CNS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, AMY RAILSON, APRN, CNS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Eliquis, Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd). This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does AMY RAILSON, APRN, CNS accept Medicare?
AMY RAILSON, APRN, CNS appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,185 Part D claims and 373 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify AMY RAILSON, APRN, CNS's credentials?
AMY RAILSON, APRN, CNS's NPI is 1285990226 with credentials APRN, CNS. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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