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2026 NPPES data Advanced Practice Midwife NPI 1104081546 CNP
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Advanced Practice Midwife in Redwood Falls, 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 10,937 in Advanced Practice Midwife, 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 267 beneficiaries · Advanced Practice Midwife avg: 99
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
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
Julie Kircher, CNP filed 4,721 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Advanced Practice Midwife in Redwood Falls, Minnesota, prescribing 88% generic.
- 5K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 88%
- generic prescribing
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.
Julie Kircher, CNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
4,721 Top 7% higher than 93% 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 Julie Kircher, CNP?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Advanced Practice Midwife
Medicare Part D claims
4,721 48× vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Minnesota
How Advanced Practice Midwife 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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Julie Kircher, CNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Advanced Practice Midwife provider holding CNP credentials at 101 CARING WAY, Redwood Falls, MN, 56283, with a listed phone of (507) 637-2985. NPI 1104081546 was issued on 07/24/2008.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 4,721 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 267 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $324K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.1%.
Advanced Practice Midwife is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,937 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 99 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 | 1104081546 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Advanced Practice Midwife |
| Credentials | CNP |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 07/24/2008 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Julie Kircher, 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.
Ccm Health
Montevideo, 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
Julie Kircher, CNP - brand share 11.0%
Advanced Practice Midwife average
11% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 4,721 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.
4,721
Total Claims
$324K
Total Drug Cost
267
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 8,634
- Total Day Supply
- 249,316
- Brand vs Generic
- 11% brand / 88% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $241K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $81K
- Opioid Claims
- 98 (2.1% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 98
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.98
- Gender Split
- 77% female / 23% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 22, 65-74: 146, 75-84: 66, 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 Julie Kircher, CNP prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
238 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
233 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
188 claims
- Furosemide
Furosemide
180 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
176 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
171 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
163 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
146 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Lisinopril | 238 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 233 |
| Omeprazole | 188 |
| Furosemide | 180 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 176 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 171 |
| Losartan Potassium | 163 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 146 |
| Pravastatin Sodium | 114 |
| Simvastatin | 114 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Advanced Practice Midwife Overview
How Julie Kircher, CNP fits within the Advanced Practice Midwife landscape nationally.
10,937
Advanced Practice Midwife Providers in US
55
States with Advanced Practice Midwife
99
Avg Claims per Provider
Julie Kircher, CNP's 4,721 claims are above the specialty average of 99.
Nearby Advanced Practice Midwife Providers in Minnesota
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Minnesota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Kircher.
Dr. Samantha Aabel
CNM
Alexandria, MN
Dr. Deka Abdulle
CNM
Anoka, MN
Dr. Debrah Albert
CNM
Saint Paul, MN
Denise Alden
Saint Paul, MN
Dr. Candi Anderson
CNM
Rochester, MN
Compare Advanced Practice Midwife nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Minnesota medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Julie Kircher, CNP's specialty? ▼
Julie Kircher, CNP specializes in Advanced Practice Midwife and practices in Redwood Falls, Minnesota. Credentials: CNP.
How much does Julie Kircher, CNP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Julie Kircher, CNP wrote 4,721 Medicare Part D claims totaling $324K in drug costs for 267 beneficiaries.
Where is Julie Kircher, CNP located? ▼
Julie Kircher, CNP is located at 101 CARING WAY, Redwood Falls, MN, 56283. Phone: (507) 637-2985.
What is Julie Kircher, CNP's NPI number? ▼
Julie Kircher, CNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1104081546, issued on 07/24/2008.
Does Julie Kircher, CNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Julie Kircher, CNP's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $241K in brand drug costs.
Does Julie Kircher, CNP prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Julie Kircher, CNP had 98 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.1%.
How many Advanced Practice Midwife providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 10,937 Advanced Practice Midwife providers across 55 states in the US. The average Advanced Practice Midwife provider writes 99 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Julie Kircher, CNP prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Julie Kircher, CNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Lisinopril, Atorvastatin Calcium, Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Julie Kircher, CNP accept Medicare? ▼
Julie Kircher, CNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,721 Part D claims and 267 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Julie Kircher, CNP's credentials? ▼
Julie Kircher, CNP's NPI is 1104081546 with credentials 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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