2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1245694637 M.D.
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HEATHER TALLEY, M.D.

Family Medicine Physician in AUSTIN, 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
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 535 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

HEATHER TALLEY, M.D. filed 5,952 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in AUSTIN, Minnesota, prescribing 88% generic.

6K
Part D claims, 2023
88%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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.

HEATHER TALLEY, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

5,952 Top 5% higher than 95% 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%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

HEATHER TALLEY, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about HEATHER TALLEY, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/12/2016

NPI 1245694637

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

5,952 74% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Minnesota

1. Family Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Family Medicine Physician share within Minnesota

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Family Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Family Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine Physician) — 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).

HEATHER TALLEY, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1000 1ST DR NW, AUSTIN, MN, 55912, with a listed phone of (507) 433-7351. NPI 1245694637 was issued on 04/12/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what TALLEY 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 5,952 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 535 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $688K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.2%. 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

1000 1ST DR NW
AUSTIN, MN 55912

Provider Details

NPI 1245694637
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/12/2016

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where HEATHER TALLEY, M.D. 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.

MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM-SOUTHEAST MINNESOTA REGION
AUSTIN, 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).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

HEATHER TALLEY, M.D. — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 5,952 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.

5,952
Total Claims
$688K
Total Drug Cost
535
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
14,101
Total Day Supply
413,787
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$551K
Generic Drug Cost
$133K
Opioid Claims
13 (0.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
66

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.21
Gender Split
72% female / 28% male
Age Distribution
<65: 43, 65-74: 212, 75-84: 190, 85+: 90

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What HEATHER TALLEY, M.D. 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
Lisinopril
366
Levothyroxine Sodium
343
Atorvastatin Calcium
342
Omeprazole
301
Amlodipine Besylate
242
Rosuvastatin Calcium
217
Losartan Potassium
192
Sertraline Hcl
175
Gabapentin
150
Hydrochlorothiazide
148

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How HEATHER TALLEY, M.D. fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

HEATHER TALLEY, M.D.'s 5,952 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Minnesota

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

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HEATHER TALLEY, M.D.'s specialty?
HEATHER TALLEY, M.D. specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in AUSTIN, Minnesota. Credentials: M.D..
How much does HEATHER TALLEY, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HEATHER TALLEY, M.D. wrote 5,952 Medicare Part D claims totaling $688K in drug costs for 535 beneficiaries.
Where is HEATHER TALLEY, M.D. located?
HEATHER TALLEY, M.D. is located at 1000 1ST DR NW, AUSTIN, MN, 55912. Phone: (507) 433-7351.
What is HEATHER TALLEY, M.D.'s NPI number?
HEATHER TALLEY, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245694637, issued on 04/12/2016.
Does HEATHER TALLEY, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
HEATHER TALLEY, M.D.'s prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $551K in brand drug costs.
Does HEATHER TALLEY, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, HEATHER TALLEY, M.D. had 13 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.2%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does HEATHER TALLEY, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HEATHER TALLEY, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Lisinopril, Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HEATHER TALLEY, M.D. accept Medicare?
HEATHER TALLEY, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,952 Part D claims and 535 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HEATHER TALLEY, M.D.'s credentials?
HEATHER TALLEY, M.D.'s NPI is 1245694637 with credentials M.D.. 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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