2026 NPPES data Adult Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1508144213 N.P.
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CAROLYN BUESGENS, N.P.

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner in MINNEAPOLIS, 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
54
Medicare Part D claims · 44 beneficiaries · Adult Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
MIPS score
83.5331/100
▲ 0 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

CAROLYN BUESGENS, N.P. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 83.5331/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 54 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

83.5331/100
MIPS score · +0 vs avg
54
Part D claims, 2023

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CAROLYN BUESGENS, N.P.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

84 42nd percentile higher than 42% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about CAROLYN BUESGENS, N.P.?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/28/2011

NPI 1508144213

Primary specialty

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

29,492 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

54 96% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,201

MIPS final score

83.5331/100 0.43310000000001025% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Adult Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner share within Minnesota

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CAROLYN BUESGENS, N.P.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Adult Health Nurse Practitioner national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
83.5331/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Adult Health Nurse Practitioner) — 83.5331/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Adult Health Nurse Practitioner) — 83.5331/100 vs national avg 83.1

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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CAROLYN BUESGENS, N.P. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider holding N.P. credentials at 2925 CHICAGO AVE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55407, with a listed phone of (612) 262-7800. NPI 1508144213 was issued on 07/28/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BUESGENS 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 54 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 44 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $216 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 72.2%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 83.5331/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 81.7967, Cost 63.3136), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 29,492 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,201 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

2925 CHICAGO AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55407

Provider Details

NPI 1508144213
Specialty Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
Credentials N.P.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/28/2011

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

83.5331
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
81.7967
Quality
63.3136
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

54
Total Claims
$216
Total Drug Cost
44
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
54
Total Day Supply
183
Generic Drug Cost
$210
Opioid Claims
39 (72.2% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
63.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.02
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 16, 65-74: 21, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Oxycodone Hcl
22
Hydromorphone Hcl
14

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

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Overview

How CAROLYN BUESGENS, N.P. fits within the Adult Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

29,492
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
55
States with Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
1,201
Avg Claims per Provider

CAROLYN BUESGENS, N.P.'s 54 claims are below the specialty average of 1,201.

Nearby Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in Minnesota

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CAROLYN BUESGENS, N.P.'s specialty?
CAROLYN BUESGENS, N.P. specializes in Adult Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. Credentials: N.P..
How much does CAROLYN BUESGENS, N.P. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CAROLYN BUESGENS, N.P. wrote 54 Medicare Part D claims totaling $216 in drug costs for 44 beneficiaries.
What is CAROLYN BUESGENS, N.P.'s Medicare quality score?
CAROLYN BUESGENS, N.P. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 83.5331/100 (Quality: 81.7967, Cost: 63.3136). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CAROLYN BUESGENS, N.P. located?
CAROLYN BUESGENS, N.P. is located at 2925 CHICAGO AVE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55407. Phone: (612) 262-7800.
What is CAROLYN BUESGENS, N.P.'s NPI number?
CAROLYN BUESGENS, N.P.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508144213, issued on 07/28/2011.
Does CAROLYN BUESGENS, N.P. prescribe opioids?
Yes, CAROLYN BUESGENS, N.P. had 39 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 72.2%.
How many Adult Health Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 29,492 Adult Health Nurse Practitioner providers across 55 states in the US. The average Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,201 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CAROLYN BUESGENS, N.P. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CAROLYN BUESGENS, N.P.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Hydromorphone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CAROLYN BUESGENS, N.P. accept Medicare?
CAROLYN BUESGENS, N.P. appears in CMS Medicare data with 54 Part D claims and 44 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CAROLYN BUESGENS, N.P.'s credentials?
CAROLYN BUESGENS, N.P.'s NPI is 1508144213 with credentials N.P.. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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