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2026 NPPES data Surgical Physician Assistant NPI 1225003312 PA
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Surgical Physician Assistant in St Cloud, 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 16,179 in Surgical Physician Assistant, 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
339
Medicare Part D claims · 137 beneficiaries · Surgical Physician Assistant avg: 316
Generic prescribing
78%
generic claims · 22% 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
Brent Esterberg, PA filed 339 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Surgical Physician Assistant in St Cloud, Minnesota, prescribing 78% generic.
- 339
- Part D claims, 2023
- 78%
- generic prescribing
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Brent Esterberg, PA's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
339 Top 43% higher than 57% 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 Brent Esterberg, PA?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Surgical Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
339 7% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Minnesota
How Surgical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Surgical Physician Assistant. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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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Brent Esterberg, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgical Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 1200 SIXTH AVE NO, St Cloud, MN, 56303, with a listed phone of (320) 252-5131. NPI 1225003312 was issued on 02/22/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 339 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 137 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $47K in drug spend, split 22% brand-name and 78% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.6%.
Surgical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,179 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 316 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1225003312 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Surgical Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PA |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 02/22/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Brent Esterberg, PA 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.
Centracare Clinic
Monticello, 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 · Typical
Brent Esterberg, PA - brand share 22.0%
Surgical Physician Assistant average
22% brand-name claims vs 78% generic, on 339 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.
339
Total Claims
$47K
Total Drug Cost
137
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 488
- Total Day Supply
- 11,773
- Brand vs Generic
- 22% brand / 78% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $41K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $6K
- Opioid Claims
- 19 (5.6% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 65
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.45
- Gender Split
- 35% female / 65% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 17, 65-74: 62, 75-84: 40, 85+: 18
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Brent Esterberg, PA prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Tamsulosin Hcl
Tamsulosin Hcl
79 claims
- Myrbetriq
Myrbetriq
69 claims
- Cephalexin 18
Cephalexin
18 claims
- Finasteride 16
Finasteride
16 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl 16
Oxycodone Hcl
16 claims
- Oxybutynin Chloride 15
Oxybutynin Chloride
15 claims
- Oxybutynin Chlorid… 15
Oxybutynin Chloride Er
15 claims
- Ampicillin Trihydr… 13
Ampicillin Trihydrate
13 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 79 |
| Myrbetriq Mirabegron | 69 |
| Cephalexin | 18 |
| Finasteride | 16 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 16 |
| Oxybutynin Chloride | 15 |
| Oxybutynin Chloride Er Oxybutynin Chloride | 15 |
| Ampicillin Trihydrate | 13 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 13 |
| Solifenacin Succinate | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Surgical Physician Assistant Overview
How Brent Esterberg, PA fits within the Surgical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
16,179
Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in US
54
States with Surgical Physician Assistant
316
Avg Claims per Provider
Brent Esterberg, PA's 339 claims are above the specialty average of 316.
Nearby Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in Minnesota
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Minnesota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Esterberg.
Susan Abraham
Saint Paul, MN
Dr. Kelsey Alexander
PAC
Edina, MN
Dr. Gregory Allen
PA-C
St Louis Park, MN
Dr. Tamara Amendt
PA-C
St Clodu, MN
Dr. Andrew Anderson
PA-C
Edina, MN
Compare Surgical Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- 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 Brent Esterberg, PA's specialty? ▼
Brent Esterberg, PA specializes in Surgical Physician Assistant and practices in St Cloud, Minnesota. Credentials: PA.
How much does Brent Esterberg, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Brent Esterberg, PA wrote 339 Medicare Part D claims totaling $47K in drug costs for 137 beneficiaries.
Where is Brent Esterberg, PA located? ▼
Brent Esterberg, PA is located at 1200 SIXTH AVE NO, St Cloud, MN, 56303. Phone: (320) 252-5131.
What is Brent Esterberg, PA's NPI number? ▼
Brent Esterberg, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225003312, issued on 02/22/2006.
Does Brent Esterberg, PA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Brent Esterberg, PA's prescribing is 22% brand-name and 78% generic drugs by claim count, with $41K in brand drug costs.
Does Brent Esterberg, PA prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Brent Esterberg, PA had 19 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.6%.
How many Surgical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 16,179 Surgical Physician Assistant providers across 54 states in the US. The average Surgical Physician Assistant provider writes 316 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Brent Esterberg, PA prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Brent Esterberg, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tamsulosin Hcl, Myrbetriq, Cephalexin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Brent Esterberg, PA accept Medicare? ▼
Brent Esterberg, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 339 Part D claims and 137 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Brent Esterberg, PA's credentials? ▼
Brent Esterberg, PA's NPI is 1225003312 with credentials PA. 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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