2026 NPPES data Clinical Nurse Specialist NPI 1861429870 CNS
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C. BIRGER, CNS

Clinical Nurse Specialist in JAMESTOWN, North Dakota. 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
458
Medicare Part D claims · 18 beneficiaries · Clinical Nurse Specialist avg: 953
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$36
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: C. BIRGER, CNS is a Clinical Nurse Specialist ([object Object]) practicing in JAMESTOWN, North Dakota with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 458 claims across 18 beneficiaries — 3% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $36 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: C. BIRGER, CNS filed 458 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across JAMESTOWN, North Dakota. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

C. BIRGER, CNS at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/26/2006

NPI 1861429870

Primary specialty

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Niche

1,708 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

458 52% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 953

Specialty distribution in North Dakota

How Clinical Nurse Specialist compares to other specialties among North Dakota providers

North Dakota providers

Clinical Nurse Specialist share within North Dakota

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

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.

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).

C. BIRGER, CNS is a Clinical Nurse Specialist provider practicing in JAMESTOWN, North Dakota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: CNS. NPI: 1861429870. 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.

C. BIRGER, CNS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Clinical Nurse Specialist provider holding CNS credentials at 520 3RD ST NW, JAMESTOWN, ND, 58401, with a listed phone of (701) 253-6402. NPI 1861429870 was issued on 06/26/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BIRGER 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 458 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 18 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $55K in drug spend, split 3% brand-name and 97% 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

520 3RD ST NW
JAMESTOWN, ND 58401

Provider Details

NPI 1861429870
Specialty Clinical Nurse Specialist
Credentials CNS
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/26/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where C. BIRGER, 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.

NORTH DAKOTA STATE HOSPITAL
JAMESTOWN, ND
Psychiatric
CMS CCN: 354003

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

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 C. BIRGER, CNS. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$36

Largest payer

Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.

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 · Generic-heavy

C. BIRGER, CNS — brand share 3.0%
Specialty average (est.)

3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 458 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.

458
Total Claims
$55K
Total Drug Cost
18
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
468
Total Day Supply
7,530
Brand vs Generic
3% brand / 97% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$48K
Generic Drug Cost
$7K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
46.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.11

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Hydroxyzine Hcl
43
Clozapine
33
Levothyroxine Sodium
33
Trazodone Hcl
30
Metformin Hcl
27
Atorvastatin Calcium
25
Lorazepam
23
Naltrexone Hcl
22
Escitalopram Oxalate
19
Lamotrigine
17

* 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 C. BIRGER, 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

C. BIRGER, CNS's 458 claims are below the specialty average of 953.

Nearby Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in North Dakota

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Dakota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BIRGER.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is C. BIRGER, CNS's specialty?
C. BIRGER, CNS specializes in Clinical Nurse Specialist and practices in JAMESTOWN, North Dakota. Credentials: CNS.
How much does C. BIRGER, CNS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, C. BIRGER, CNS wrote 458 Medicare Part D claims totaling $55K in drug costs for 18 beneficiaries.
Where is C. BIRGER, CNS located?
C. BIRGER, CNS is located at 520 3RD ST NW, JAMESTOWN, ND, 58401. Phone: (701) 253-6402.
What is C. BIRGER, CNS's NPI number?
C. BIRGER, CNS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861429870, issued on 06/26/2006.
Does C. BIRGER, CNS prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
C. BIRGER, CNS's prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $48K 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 C. BIRGER, CNS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, C. BIRGER, CNS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydroxyzine Hcl, Clozapine, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does C. BIRGER, CNS accept Medicare?
C. BIRGER, CNS appears in CMS Medicare data with 458 Part D claims and 18 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify C. BIRGER, CNS's credentials?
C. BIRGER, CNS's NPI is 1861429870 with credentials 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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