2026 NPPES data Registered Nurse NPI 1144930512 APRN,CNP
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Cindy Otto, APRN,CNP

Registered Nurse in Detroit Lakes, 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
839
Medicare Part D claims · 252 beneficiaries · Registered Nurse avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$58.48
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

Cindy Otto, APRN,CNP filed 839 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Registered Nurse in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, prescribing 91% generic.

839
Part D claims, 2023
91%
generic prescribing
$58.48
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

Cindy Otto, APRN,CNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

839 Top 27% higher than 73% 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%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). This entry sits in this band. 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about Cindy Otto, APRN,CNP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/28/2022

NPI 1144930512

Primary specialty

Registered Nurse

High-volume

175,652 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

839 16% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,000

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Registered Nurse share within Minnesota

1. Registered Nurse42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Registered Nurse share within Minnesota

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Registered Nurse) — 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).

Cindy Otto, APRN,CNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Registered Nurse provider holding APRN,CNP credentials at 1027 WASHINGTON AVE, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501, with a listed phone of (218) 847-5611. NPI 1144930512 was issued on 11/28/2022. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Otto 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 839 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 252 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $72K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% 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.

Registered Nurse is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 175,652 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,000 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

1027 WASHINGTON AVE
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

Provider Details

NPI 1144930512
Specialty Registered Nurse
Credentials APRN,CNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/28/2022

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Cindy Otto, APRN,CNP 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
Alexandria, 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).

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 Cindy Otto, APRN,CNP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$58

Largest payer

Boston Scientific Corporation

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

Cindy Otto, APRN,CNP — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 839 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.

839
Total Claims
$72K
Total Drug Cost
252
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,958
Total Day Supply
57,855
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$56K
Generic Drug Cost
$17K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.55
Gender Split
43% female / 57% male
Age Distribution
<65: 19, 65-74: 94, 75-84: 106, 85+: 33

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Cindy Otto, APRN,CNP 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
Metoprolol Succinate
98
Atorvastatin Calcium
85
Lisinopril
70
Rosuvastatin Calcium
54
Furosemide
52
Losartan Potassium
42
Eliquis
Apixaban
41
Amlodipine Besylate
38
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
33
Nitroglycerin
30

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

Registered Nurse Overview

How Cindy Otto, APRN,CNP fits within the Registered Nurse landscape nationally.

175,652
Registered Nurse Providers in US
56
States with Registered Nurse
1,000
Avg Claims per Provider

Cindy Otto, APRN,CNP's 839 claims are below the specialty average of 1,000.

Nearby Registered Nurse Providers in Minnesota

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

Compare Registered Nurse nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cindy Otto, APRN,CNP's specialty?
Cindy Otto, APRN,CNP specializes in Registered Nurse and practices in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. Credentials: APRN,CNP.
How much does Cindy Otto, APRN,CNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Cindy Otto, APRN,CNP wrote 839 Medicare Part D claims totaling $72K in drug costs for 252 beneficiaries.
Where is Cindy Otto, APRN,CNP located?
Cindy Otto, APRN,CNP is located at 1027 WASHINGTON AVE, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501. Phone: (218) 847-5611.
What is Cindy Otto, APRN,CNP's NPI number?
Cindy Otto, APRN,CNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144930512, issued on 11/28/2022.
Does Cindy Otto, APRN,CNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Cindy Otto, APRN,CNP's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $56K in brand drug costs.
How many Registered Nurse providers are there in the US?
There are 175,652 Registered Nurse providers across 56 states in the US. The average Registered Nurse provider writes 1,000 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Cindy Otto, APRN,CNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Cindy Otto, APRN,CNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Cindy Otto, APRN,CNP accept Medicare?
Cindy Otto, APRN,CNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 839 Part D claims and 252 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Cindy Otto, APRN,CNP's credentials?
Cindy Otto, APRN,CNP's NPI is 1144930512 with credentials APRN,CNP. 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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