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2026 NPPES data Clinical Nurse Specialist NPI 1891705968 RN CNP CNS
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Clinical Nurse Specialist in Jackson, Minnesota.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,715 in Clinical Nurse Specialist, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
613
Medicare Part D claims · 27 beneficiaries · Clinical Nurse Specialist avg: 953
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Anita Handevidt, RN CNP CNS filed 613 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Jackson, Minnesota, prescribing 93% generic.
- 613
- Part D claims, 2023
- 93%
- generic prescribing
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Anita Handevidt, RN CNP CNS's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
613 Top 31% higher than 69% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Anita Handevidt, RN CNP CNS?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Medicare Part D claims
613 36% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Minnesota
How Clinical Nurse Specialist compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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Anita Handevidt, RN CNP CNS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Clinical Nurse Specialist provider holding RN CNP CNS credentials at 401 WEST ST, Jackson, MN, 56143, with a listed phone of (507) 847-2423. NPI 1891705968 was issued on 08/09/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 613 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 27 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $60K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% generic by claim count.
Clinical Nurse Specialist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,715 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.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1891705968 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Clinical Nurse Specialist |
| Credentials | RN CNP CNS |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 08/09/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Anita Handevidt, RN CNP CNS bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Pipestone Counseling Center LLC
Pipestone, MN
Stepping Stone Counseling LLC
Windom, MN
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Anita Handevidt, RN CNP CNS - brand share 7.0%
Clinical Nurse Specialist average
7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 613 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.
613
Total Claims
$60K
Total Drug Cost
27
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 694
- Total Day Supply
- 20,253
- Brand vs Generic
- 7% brand / 93% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $37K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $23K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 53.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.13
- Gender Split
- 59% female / 41% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Anita Handevidt, RN CNP CNS prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Lorazepam
Lorazepam
49 claims
- Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Xl
46 claims
- Quetiapine Fumarate
Quetiapine Fumarate
45 claims
- Prazosin Hcl
Prazosin Hcl
36 claims
- Lamotrigine
Lamotrigine
33 claims
- Escitalopram Oxalate
Escitalopram Oxalate
26 claims
- Desvenlafaxine Suc…
Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er
25 claims
- Lurasidone Hcl
Lurasidone Hcl
25 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Lorazepam | 49 |
| Bupropion Xl Bupropion Hcl | 46 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 45 |
| Prazosin Hcl | 36 |
| Lamotrigine | 33 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 26 |
| Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er Desvenlafaxine Succinate | 25 |
| Lurasidone Hcl | 25 |
| Citalopram Hbr Citalopram Hydrobromide | 24 |
| Gabapentin | 24 |
* 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 Anita Handevidt, RN CNP CNS fits within the Clinical Nurse Specialist landscape nationally.
1,715
Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in US
49
States with Clinical Nurse Specialist
953
Avg Claims per Provider
Anita Handevidt, RN CNP CNS's 613 claims are below 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 Handevidt.
Dr. Brittany Anderson
DNP, AGCNS-BC, CNS
Minnetonka, MN
Dr. Gay Bartholic
CNS
Arden Hills, MN
Dr. Shelly Bartsch
CNS
St Louis Park, MN
Dr. Jennifer Bauerly
CNS
St Cloud, MN
Elizabeth Bechtum
Rochester, MN
Compare Clinical Nurse Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Minnesota medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Anita Handevidt, RN CNP CNS's specialty? ▼
Anita Handevidt, RN CNP CNS specializes in Clinical Nurse Specialist and practices in Jackson, Minnesota. Credentials: RN CNP CNS.
How much does Anita Handevidt, RN CNP CNS prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Anita Handevidt, RN CNP CNS wrote 613 Medicare Part D claims totaling $60K in drug costs for 27 beneficiaries.
Where is Anita Handevidt, RN CNP CNS located? ▼
Anita Handevidt, RN CNP CNS is located at 401 WEST ST, Jackson, MN, 56143. Phone: (507) 847-2423.
What is Anita Handevidt, RN CNP CNS's NPI number? ▼
Anita Handevidt, RN CNP CNS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891705968, issued on 08/09/2006.
Does Anita Handevidt, RN CNP CNS prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Anita Handevidt, RN CNP CNS's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $37K in brand drug costs.
How many Clinical Nurse Specialist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,715 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 Anita Handevidt, RN CNP CNS prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Anita Handevidt, RN CNP CNS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Lorazepam, Bupropion Xl, Quetiapine Fumarate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Anita Handevidt, RN CNP CNS accept Medicare? ▼
Anita Handevidt, RN CNP CNS appears in CMS Medicare data with 613 Part D claims and 27 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Anita Handevidt, RN CNP CNS's credentials? ▼
Anita Handevidt, RN CNP CNS's NPI is 1891705968 with credentials RN CNP 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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