2026 NPPES data Medical Physician Assistant NPI 1245862846 PA
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CAARA LEINTZ, PA

Medical Physician Assistant 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
728
Medicare Part D claims · 168 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
38%
generic claims · 62% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

CAARA LEINTZ, PA filed 728 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Medical Physician Assistant in ST LOUIS PARK, Minnesota, prescribing 38% generic.

728
Part D claims, 2023
38%
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.

CAARA LEINTZ, PA's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

728 Top 29% higher than 71% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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

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 CAARA LEINTZ, PA?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/11/2020

NPI 1245862846

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

728 32% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Medical Physician Assistant share within Minnesota

1. Medical Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Medical Physician Assistant share within Minnesota

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Medical Physician Assistant (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Medical Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Medical Physician Assistant) — 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).

CAARA LEINTZ, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 3800 PARK NICOLLET BLVD, ST LOUIS PARK, MN, 55416, with a listed phone of (952) 993-3123. NPI 1245862846 was issued on 02/11/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LEINTZ 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 728 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 168 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $556K in drug spend, split 62% brand-name and 38% 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.

Medical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 40,527 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,077 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

3800 PARK NICOLLET BLVD
ST LOUIS PARK, MN 55416

Provider Details

NPI 1245862846
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/11/2020

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CAARA LEINTZ, 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.

PARK NICOLLET CLINIC
BURNSVILLE, 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 · Brand-heavy

CAARA LEINTZ, PA — brand share 62.0%
Specialty average (est.)

62% brand-name claims vs 38% generic, on 728 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.

728
Total Claims
$556K
Total Drug Cost
168
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,789
Total Day Supply
53,133
Brand vs Generic
62% brand / 38% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$537K
Generic Drug Cost
$5K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.93
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CAARA LEINTZ, PA 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
Humalog Kwikpen U-100
Insulin Lispro
57
Novolog Flexpen
Insulin Aspart
48
Ozempic
Semaglutide
47
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
36
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
34
Metformin Hcl
26
Lisinopril
24
Atorvastatin Calcium
22
Tresiba Flextouch U-100
Insulin Degludec
19
Levothyroxine Sodium
18

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

Medical Physician Assistant Overview

How CAARA LEINTZ, PA fits within the Medical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

40,527
Medical Physician Assistant Providers in US
55
States with Medical Physician Assistant
1,077
Avg Claims per Provider

CAARA LEINTZ, PA's 728 claims are below the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in Minnesota

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

Compare Medical Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CAARA LEINTZ, PA's specialty?
CAARA LEINTZ, PA specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in ST LOUIS PARK, Minnesota. Credentials: PA.
How much does CAARA LEINTZ, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CAARA LEINTZ, PA wrote 728 Medicare Part D claims totaling $556K in drug costs for 168 beneficiaries.
Where is CAARA LEINTZ, PA located?
CAARA LEINTZ, PA is located at 3800 PARK NICOLLET BLVD, ST LOUIS PARK, MN, 55416. Phone: (952) 993-3123.
What is CAARA LEINTZ, PA's NPI number?
CAARA LEINTZ, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245862846, issued on 02/11/2020.
Does CAARA LEINTZ, PA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CAARA LEINTZ, PA's prescribing is 62% brand-name and 38% generic drugs by claim count, with $537K in brand drug costs.
How many Medical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 40,527 Medical Physician Assistant providers across 55 states in the US. The average Medical Physician Assistant provider writes 1,077 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CAARA LEINTZ, PA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CAARA LEINTZ, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Humalog Kwikpen U-100, Novolog Flexpen, Ozempic. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CAARA LEINTZ, PA accept Medicare?
CAARA LEINTZ, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 728 Part D claims and 168 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CAARA LEINTZ, PA's credentials?
CAARA LEINTZ, PA's NPI is 1245862846 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

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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