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2026 NPPES data Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse) NPI 1649471178 APRN, IBCLC, CNP
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Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse) in Saint Peter, 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 3,825 in Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse), 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 · 225 beneficiaries · Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse) avg: 560
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$19.76
1 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
Heidi Otto, APRN, IBCLC, CNP filed 4,198 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse) in Saint Peter, Minnesota, prescribing 86% generic.
- 4K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 86%
- generic prescribing
- $19.76
- 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.
Heidi Otto, APRN, IBCLC, CNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
4,198 Top 8% higher than 92% 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 Heidi Otto, APRN, IBCLC, CNP?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse)
Medicare Part D claims
4,198 7× vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Minnesota
How Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse) 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.
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Heidi Otto, APRN, IBCLC, CNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse) provider holding APRN, IBCLC, CNP credentials at 1900 SUNRISE DR, Saint Peter, MN, 56082, with a listed phone of (507) 934-8480. NPI 1649471178 was issued on 05/31/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 4,198 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 225 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $372K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.4%.
Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse) is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,825 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 560 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 | 1649471178 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse) |
| Credentials | APRN, IBCLC, CNP |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 05/31/2007 |
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 Heidi Otto, APRN, IBCLC, CNP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$20
Largest payer
Cepheid
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
Heidi Otto, APRN, IBCLC, CNP - brand share 13.0%
Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse) average
13% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 4,198 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.
4,198
Total Claims
$372K
Total Drug Cost
225
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 8,576
- Total Day Supply
- 248,457
- Brand vs Generic
- 13% brand / 86% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $303K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $67K
- Opioid Claims
- 100 (2.4% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 95
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.04
- Gender Split
- 64% female / 36% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 20, 65-74: 106, 75-84: 59, 85+: 40
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Heidi Otto, APRN, IBCLC, CNP prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
233 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
214 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
161 claims
- Warfarin Sodium
Warfarin Sodium
154 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
146 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
141 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
120 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
114 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 233 |
| Lisinopril | 214 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 161 |
| Warfarin Sodium | 154 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 146 |
| Omeprazole | 141 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 120 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 114 |
| Losartan Potassium | 105 |
| Furosemide | 86 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse) Overview
How Heidi Otto, APRN, IBCLC, CNP fits within the Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse) landscape nationally.
3,825
Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse) Providers in US
53
States with Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse)
560
Avg Claims per Provider
Heidi Otto, APRN, IBCLC, CNP's 4,198 claims are above the specialty average of 560.
Nearby Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse) Providers in Minnesota
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Minnesota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Otto.
Anna Assef
Rochester, MN
Gretchen Barsch
Saint Paul, MN
Dr. Samantha Beck
RN, IBCLC
Rochester, MN
Dr. Lisa Bennick Henderson
RN, IBCLC
Winona, MN
Dr. Joan Betsinger
RN, BSN, IBCLC, ANLC
Preston, MN
Compare Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse) nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heidi Otto, APRN, IBCLC, CNP's specialty? ▼
Heidi Otto, APRN, IBCLC, CNP specializes in Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse) and practices in Saint Peter, Minnesota. Credentials: APRN, IBCLC, CNP.
How much does Heidi Otto, APRN, IBCLC, CNP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Heidi Otto, APRN, IBCLC, CNP wrote 4,198 Medicare Part D claims totaling $372K in drug costs for 225 beneficiaries.
Where is Heidi Otto, APRN, IBCLC, CNP located? ▼
Heidi Otto, APRN, IBCLC, CNP is located at 1900 SUNRISE DR, Saint Peter, MN, 56082. Phone: (507) 934-8480.
What is Heidi Otto, APRN, IBCLC, CNP's NPI number? ▼
Heidi Otto, APRN, IBCLC, CNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649471178, issued on 05/31/2007.
Does Heidi Otto, APRN, IBCLC, CNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Heidi Otto, APRN, IBCLC, CNP's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $303K in brand drug costs.
Does Heidi Otto, APRN, IBCLC, CNP prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Heidi Otto, APRN, IBCLC, CNP had 100 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.4%.
How many Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse) providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 3,825 Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse) providers across 53 states in the US. The average Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse) provider writes 560 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Heidi Otto, APRN, IBCLC, CNP prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Heidi Otto, APRN, IBCLC, CNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Heidi Otto, APRN, IBCLC, CNP accept Medicare? ▼
Heidi Otto, APRN, IBCLC, CNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,198 Part D claims and 225 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Heidi Otto, APRN, IBCLC, CNP's credentials? ▼
Heidi Otto, APRN, IBCLC, CNP's NPI is 1649471178 with credentials APRN, IBCLC, 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
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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