2026 NPPES data Pulmonary Disease Physician NPI 1801810791
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ANDREW VAALER

Pulmonary Disease Physician in ROBBINSDALE, 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 230 beneficiaries · Pulmonary Disease Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
46%
generic claims · 54% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

ANDREW VAALER filed 1,362 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pulmonary Disease Physician in ROBBINSDALE, Minnesota, prescribing 46% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
46%
generic prescribing

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ANDREW VAALER's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

1,362 Top 21% higher than 79% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

ANDREW VAALER practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about ANDREW VAALER?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/26/2006

NPI 1801810791

Primary specialty

Pulmonary Disease Physician

Mid-sized

9,271 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,362 7% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,457

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Pulmonary Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Pulmonary Disease Physician share within Minnesota

1. Pulmonary Disease Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pulmonary Disease Physician share within Minnesota

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Pulmonary Disease Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Pulmonary Disease Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Pulmonary Disease Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Pulmonary Disease Physician) — 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.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

ANDREW VAALER appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider at 3366 OAKDALE AVE N, ROBBINSDALE, MN, 55422, with a listed phone of (763) 520-2940. NPI 1801810791 was issued on 07/26/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what VAALER 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 1,362 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 230 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $720K in drug spend, split 54% brand-name and 46% 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.

Pulmonary Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,271 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 1,457 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

3366 OAKDALE AVE N
ROBBINSDALE, MN 55422

Provider Details

NPI 1801810791
Specialty Pulmonary Disease Physician
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/26/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

ANDREW VAALER — brand share 54.0%
Specialty average (est.)

54% brand-name claims vs 46% generic, on 1,362 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.

1,362
Total Claims
$720K
Total Drug Cost
230
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,033
Total Day Supply
56,032
Brand vs Generic
54% brand / 46% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$692K
Antibiotic Claims
78

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.76
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 16, 65-74: 98, 75-84: 89, 85+: 27

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What ANDREW VAALER prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Trelegy Ellipta
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter
263
Prednisone
182
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
153
Breo Ellipta
Fluticasone/Vilanterol
66
Fluticasone-Salmeterol
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol
42
Montelukast Sodium
38
Methylphenidate Hcl
36
Wixela Inhub
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol
35
Zolpidem Tartrate
34
Azithromycin
33

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

Pulmonary Disease Physician Overview

How ANDREW VAALER fits within the Pulmonary Disease Physician landscape nationally.

9,271
Pulmonary Disease Physician Providers in US
53
States with Pulmonary Disease Physician
1,457
Avg Claims per Provider

ANDREW VAALER's 1,362 claims are below the specialty average of 1,457.

Nearby Pulmonary Disease Physician Providers in Minnesota

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

Compare Pulmonary Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ANDREW VAALER's specialty?
ANDREW VAALER specializes in Pulmonary Disease Physician and practices in ROBBINSDALE, Minnesota.
How much does ANDREW VAALER prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ANDREW VAALER wrote 1,362 Medicare Part D claims totaling $720K in drug costs for 230 beneficiaries.
Where is ANDREW VAALER located?
ANDREW VAALER is located at 3366 OAKDALE AVE N, ROBBINSDALE, MN, 55422. Phone: (763) 520-2940.
What is ANDREW VAALER's NPI number?
ANDREW VAALER's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801810791, issued on 07/26/2006.
Does ANDREW VAALER prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ANDREW VAALER's prescribing is 54% brand-name and 46% generic drugs by claim count, with $692K in brand drug costs.
How many Pulmonary Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 9,271 Pulmonary Disease Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Pulmonary Disease Physician provider writes 1,457 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ANDREW VAALER prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ANDREW VAALER's most frequently prescribed drugs include Trelegy Ellipta, Prednisone, Albuterol Sulfate Hfa. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ANDREW VAALER accept Medicare?
ANDREW VAALER appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,362 Part D claims and 230 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ANDREW VAALER's credentials?
ANDREW VAALER's NPI is 1801810791. 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.

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

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