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2026 NPPES data Registered Dietitian NPI 1659749638 PA-C, RD, CNSC
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Registered Dietitian in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 64,580 in Registered Dietitian, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
95
Medicare Part D claims · 55 beneficiaries · Registered Dietitian avg: 696
Generic prescribing
71%
generic claims · 29% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
83.5/100
▲ 0 pts above national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$72.95
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Ellen Brateng, PA-C, RD, CNSC reported a CMS MIPS final score of 83.5/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 95 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 83.5/100
- MIPS score · +0 vs avg
- 95
- Part D claims, 2023
- 71%
- generic prescribing
- $72.95
- 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.
Ellen Brateng, PA-C, RD, CNSC'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
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Ellen Brateng, PA-C, RD, CNSC sits
This provider among registered dietitian peers
Across the 67 registered dietitian providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Ellen Brateng, PA-C, RD, CNSC writes more Part D claims than 22% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 40% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one registered dietitian peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Ellen Brateng, PA-C, RD, CNSC. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Ellen Brateng, PA-C, RD, CNSC?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Registered Dietitian
Medicare Part D claims
95 86% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
83.5/100 0.4 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Minnesota
How Registered Dietitian compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Ellen Brateng, PA-C, RD, CNSC's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Registered Dietitian national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 83.5/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Registered Dietitian) - 83.5/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Ellen Brateng, PA-C, RD, CNSC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Registered Dietitian provider holding PA-C, RD, CNSC credentials at 800 E 28TH ST, Minneapolis, MN, 55407, with a listed phone of (612) 863-6800. NPI 1659749638 was issued on 09/09/2015.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 95 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 55 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $26K in drug spend, split 29% brand-name and 71% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 15.8%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 83.5/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 81.8, Cost 63.3), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Registered Dietitian is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 64,580 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 696 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1659749638 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Registered Dietitian |
| Credentials | PA-C, RD, CNSC |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 09/09/2015 |
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
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Ellen Brateng, PA-C, RD, CNSC 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.
Mngi Digestive Health PA
Maple Grove, 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 Ellen Brateng, PA-C, RD, CNSC. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$73
Largest payer
HEARTFLOW, 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 · Above average
Ellen Brateng, PA-C, RD, CNSC - brand share 29.0%
Registered Dietitian average
29% brand-name claims vs 71% generic, on 95 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.
95
Total Claims
$26K
Total Drug Cost
55
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 140
- Total Day Supply
- 3,430
- Brand vs Generic
- 29% brand / 71% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $25K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $1K
- Opioid Claims
- 15 (15.8% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.52
- Gender Split
- 47% female / 53% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Ellen Brateng, PA-C, RD, CNSC prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel
17 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
14 claims
- Xarelto
Xarelto
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Clopidogrel Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 17 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 14 |
| Xarelto Rivaroxaban | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Registered Dietitian Overview
How Ellen Brateng, PA-C, RD, CNSC fits within the Registered Dietitian landscape nationally.
64,580
Registered Dietitian Providers in US
55
States with Registered Dietitian
696
Avg Claims per Provider
Ellen Brateng, PA-C, RD, CNSC's 95 claims are below the specialty average of 696.
Nearby Registered Dietitian Providers in Minnesota
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Minnesota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Brateng.
Dr. Nuha Abdelrahim
RDN
Coon Rapids, MN
Dr. Kelly Adams
MS, RDN, LD
Shoreview, MN
Dr. Kelsey Ahlers
MS, RD, LD
Faribault, MN
Dr. Lindsey Ahlert
RD
Nowthen, MN
Shahreen Ahmed
Plymouth, MN
Compare Registered Dietitian nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ellen Brateng, PA-C, RD, CNSC's specialty? ▼
Ellen Brateng, PA-C, RD, CNSC specializes in Registered Dietitian and practices in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Credentials: PA-C, RD, CNSC.
How much does Ellen Brateng, PA-C, RD, CNSC prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Ellen Brateng, PA-C, RD, CNSC wrote 95 Medicare Part D claims totaling $26K in drug costs for 55 beneficiaries.
What is Ellen Brateng, PA-C, RD, CNSC's Medicare quality score? ▼
Ellen Brateng, PA-C, RD, CNSC has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 83.5/100 (Quality: 81.8, Cost: 63.3). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Ellen Brateng, PA-C, RD, CNSC located? ▼
Ellen Brateng, PA-C, RD, CNSC is located at 800 E 28TH ST, Minneapolis, MN, 55407. Phone: (612) 863-6800.
What is Ellen Brateng, PA-C, RD, CNSC's NPI number? ▼
Ellen Brateng, PA-C, RD, CNSC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659749638, issued on 09/09/2015.
Does Ellen Brateng, PA-C, RD, CNSC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Ellen Brateng, PA-C, RD, CNSC's prescribing is 29% brand-name and 71% generic drugs by claim count, with $25K in brand drug costs.
Does Ellen Brateng, PA-C, RD, CNSC prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Ellen Brateng, PA-C, RD, CNSC had 15 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 15.8%.
How many Registered Dietitian providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 64,580 Registered Dietitian providers across 55 states in the US. The average Registered Dietitian provider writes 696 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Ellen Brateng, PA-C, RD, CNSC prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Ellen Brateng, PA-C, RD, CNSC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clopidogrel, Eliquis, Xarelto. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Ellen Brateng, PA-C, RD, CNSC accept Medicare? ▼
Ellen Brateng, PA-C, RD, CNSC appears in CMS Medicare data with 95 Part D claims and 55 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Ellen Brateng, PA-C, RD, CNSC's credentials? ▼
Ellen Brateng, PA-C, RD, CNSC's NPI is 1659749638 with credentials PA-C, RD, CNSC. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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.
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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