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2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1780687350 F.N.P.
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Nurse Practitioner in Sandstone, 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 87,700 in Nurse Practitioner, 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 678 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$149.43
9 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
Gary Anderson, F.N.P. filed 3,683 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nurse Practitioner in Sandstone, Minnesota, prescribing 86% generic.
- 4K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 86%
- generic prescribing
- $149.43
- 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.
Gary Anderson, F.N.P.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
3,683 Top 9% higher than 91% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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 Gary Anderson, F.N.P.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
3,683 240% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Minnesota
How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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).
Gary Anderson, F.N.P. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding F.N.P. credentials at 204 LUNDORFF DR, Sandstone, MN, 55072, with a listed phone of (320) 245-2250. NPI 1780687350 was issued on 05/27/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 3,683 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 678 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $407K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.1%.
Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,700 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,084 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 | 1780687350 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | F.N.P. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 05/27/2005 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Gary Anderson, F.N.P. 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.
Gateway Family Health Clinic, Ltd.
Moose Lake, 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 Gary Anderson, F.N.P.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$149
Largest payer
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, 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 · Typical
Gary Anderson, F.N.P. - brand share 13.0%
Nurse Practitioner average
13% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 3,683 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.
3,683
Total Claims
$407K
Total Drug Cost
678
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 6,892
- Total Day Supply
- 195,886
- Brand vs Generic
- 13% brand / 86% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $312K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $81K
- Opioid Claims
- 151 (4.1% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 237
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.03
- Gender Split
- 50% female / 50% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 124, 65-74: 322, 75-84: 172, 85+: 60
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Gary Anderson, F.N.P. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
181 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
151 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
125 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
110 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
100 claims
- Simvastatin
Simvastatin
90 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
89 claims
- Metformin Hcl
Metformin Hcl
84 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 181 |
| Lisinopril | 151 |
| Gabapentin | 125 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 110 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 100 |
| Simvastatin | 90 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 89 |
| Metformin Hcl | 84 |
| Celecoxib | 79 |
| Furosemide | 78 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Gary Anderson, F.N.P. fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
87,700
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider
Gary Anderson, F.N.P.'s 3,683 claims are above the specialty average of 1,084.
Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Minnesota
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Minnesota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Anderson.
Dr. Lori Aasen
CNP
Rochester, MN
Dr. Rosalind Abara
RN, MSN, PHD, CRNP
Minnetonka, MN
Halimat Abdulganiyu
Saint Paul, MN
Elizabeth Abell
St Louis Park, MN
Dr. Caroline Abenakyo
FNP-C
Minneapolis, MN
Compare Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gary Anderson, F.N.P.'s specialty? ▼
Gary Anderson, F.N.P. specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in Sandstone, Minnesota. Credentials: F.N.P..
How much does Gary Anderson, F.N.P. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Gary Anderson, F.N.P. wrote 3,683 Medicare Part D claims totaling $407K in drug costs for 678 beneficiaries.
Where is Gary Anderson, F.N.P. located? ▼
Gary Anderson, F.N.P. is located at 204 LUNDORFF DR, Sandstone, MN, 55072. Phone: (320) 245-2250.
What is Gary Anderson, F.N.P.'s NPI number? ▼
Gary Anderson, F.N.P.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780687350, issued on 05/27/2005.
Does Gary Anderson, F.N.P. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Gary Anderson, F.N.P.'s prescribing is 13% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $312K in brand drug costs.
Does Gary Anderson, F.N.P. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Gary Anderson, F.N.P. had 151 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.1%.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 87,700 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,084 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Gary Anderson, F.N.P. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Gary Anderson, F.N.P.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Gary Anderson, F.N.P. accept Medicare? ▼
Gary Anderson, F.N.P. appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,683 Part D claims and 678 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Gary Anderson, F.N.P.'s credentials? ▼
Gary Anderson, F.N.P.'s NPI is 1780687350 with credentials F.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
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.
- 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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