2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1376503326 FNP
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BARBARA POLK, FNP

Nurse Practitioner in ST LOUIS PARK, 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
309
Medicare Part D claims · 132 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
68%
generic claims · 32% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

BARBARA POLK, FNP filed 309 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nurse Practitioner in ST LOUIS PARK, Minnesota, prescribing 68% generic.

309
Part D claims, 2023
68%
generic prescribing

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BARBARA POLK, FNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

309 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 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

What does the federal data show about BARBARA POLK, FNP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/24/2006

NPI 1376503326

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

309 71% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Minnesota

1. Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nurse Practitioner share within Minnesota

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Nurse Practitioner) — 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).

BARBARA POLK, FNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding FNP credentials at 1665 UTICA AVE S STE 100, ST LOUIS PARK, MN, 55416, with a listed phone of (952) 541-2500. NPI 1376503326 was issued on 03/24/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what POLK 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 309 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 132 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $25K in drug spend, split 32% brand-name and 68% 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.

Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,227 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,084 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

1665 UTICA AVE S STE 100
ST LOUIS PARK, MN 55416

Provider Details

NPI 1376503326
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials FNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/24/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

BARBARA POLK, FNP — brand share 32.0%
Specialty average (est.)

32% brand-name claims vs 68% generic, on 309 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.

309
Total Claims
$25K
Total Drug Cost
132
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
325
Total Day Supply
2,806
Brand vs Generic
32% brand / 68% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$19K
Generic Drug Cost
$6K
Antibiotic Claims
135

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.67
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What BARBARA POLK, FNP 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
Azithromycin
122
Atovaquone-Proguanil Hcl
Atovaquone/Proguanil Hcl
65
Typhim Vi
Typhoid Vi Polysacch Vaccine
48

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How BARBARA POLK, FNP fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

87,227
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider

BARBARA POLK, FNP's 309 claims are below the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Minnesota

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

Compare Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BARBARA POLK, FNP's specialty?
BARBARA POLK, FNP specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in ST LOUIS PARK, Minnesota. Credentials: FNP.
How much does BARBARA POLK, FNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BARBARA POLK, FNP wrote 309 Medicare Part D claims totaling $25K in drug costs for 132 beneficiaries.
Where is BARBARA POLK, FNP located?
BARBARA POLK, FNP is located at 1665 UTICA AVE S STE 100, ST LOUIS PARK, MN, 55416. Phone: (952) 541-2500.
What is BARBARA POLK, FNP's NPI number?
BARBARA POLK, FNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376503326, issued on 03/24/2006.
Does BARBARA POLK, FNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BARBARA POLK, FNP's prescribing is 32% brand-name and 68% generic drugs by claim count, with $19K in brand drug costs.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 87,227 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,084 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BARBARA POLK, FNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BARBARA POLK, FNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Azithromycin, Atovaquone-Proguanil Hcl, Typhim Vi. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BARBARA POLK, FNP accept Medicare?
BARBARA POLK, FNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 309 Part D claims and 132 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BARBARA POLK, FNP's credentials?
BARBARA POLK, FNP's NPI is 1376503326 with credentials FNP. 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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