2026 NPPES data Gerontology Nurse Practitioner NPI 1346297959
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CARIN ELING

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in DULUTH, 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
9K
Medicare Part D claims · 275 beneficiaries · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: CARIN ELING is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in DULUTH, Minnesota with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 9K claims across 275 beneficiaries — 13% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: CARIN ELING filed 9,102 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across DULUTH, Minnesota. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

CARIN ELING at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/28/2006

NPI 1346297959

Primary specialty

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

9,625 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

9,102 609% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,283

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Gerontology Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner share within Minnesota

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Gerontology 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).

CARIN ELING is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in DULUTH, Minnesota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1346297959. 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.

CARIN ELING appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider at 400 E 3RD ST, DULUTH, MN, 55805, with a listed phone of (281) 786-8144. NPI 1346297959 was issued on 05/28/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ELING 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 9,102 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 275 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $871K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.7%. 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.

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,625 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,283 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

400 E 3RD ST
DULUTH, MN 55805

Provider Details

NPI 1346297959
Specialty Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/28/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

CARIN ELING — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 9,102 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.

9,102
Total Claims
$871K
Total Drug Cost
275
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
9,411
Total Day Supply
247,841
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$587K
Generic Drug Cost
$278K
Opioid Claims
243 (2.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
105

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.05
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 22, 65-74: 97, 75-84: 106, 85+: 50

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
396
Metoprolol Succinate
307
Memantine Hcl
300
Quetiapine Fumarate
293
Lisinopril
280
Levothyroxine Sodium
256
Trazodone Hcl
255
Furosemide
224
Tamsulosin Hcl
223
Amlodipine Besylate
220

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

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Overview

How CARIN ELING fits within the Gerontology Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

9,625
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1,283
Avg Claims per Provider

CARIN ELING's 9,102 claims are above the specialty average of 1,283.

Nearby Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in Minnesota

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CARIN ELING's specialty?
CARIN ELING specializes in Gerontology Nurse Practitioner and practices in DULUTH, Minnesota.
How much does CARIN ELING prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CARIN ELING wrote 9,102 Medicare Part D claims totaling $871K in drug costs for 275 beneficiaries.
Where is CARIN ELING located?
CARIN ELING is located at 400 E 3RD ST, DULUTH, MN, 55805. Phone: (281) 786-8144.
What is CARIN ELING's NPI number?
CARIN ELING's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346297959, issued on 05/28/2006.
Does CARIN ELING prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CARIN ELING's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $587K in brand drug costs.
Does CARIN ELING prescribe opioids?
Yes, CARIN ELING had 243 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.7%.
How many Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 9,625 Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,283 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CARIN ELING prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CARIN ELING's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Metoprolol Succinate, Memantine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CARIN ELING accept Medicare?
CARIN ELING appears in CMS Medicare data with 9,102 Part D claims and 275 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CARIN ELING's credentials?
CARIN ELING's NPI is 1346297959. 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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