2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1437458726 M.D.
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KARA STEIJLEN, M.D.

Neurology Physician in ROCHESTER, 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 199 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
80%
generic claims · 20% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

KARA STEIJLEN, M.D. filed 1,325 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Neurology Physician in ROCHESTER, Minnesota, prescribing 80% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
80%
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.

KARA STEIJLEN, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,325 Top 21% higher than 79% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. 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)

KARA STEIJLEN, 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 KARA STEIJLEN, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/25/2011

NPI 1437458726

Primary specialty

Neurology Physician

Mid-sized

19,866 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,325 1% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,309

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Neurology Physician share within Minnesota

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Neurology 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).

KARA STEIJLEN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 200 1ST ST SW, ROCHESTER, MN, 55905, with a listed phone of (507) 284-2511. NPI 1437458726 was issued on 03/25/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what STEIJLEN 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 1,325 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 199 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3.1 million in drug spend, split 20% brand-name and 80% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.4%. 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.

Neurology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 19,866 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,309 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

200 1ST ST SW
ROCHESTER, MN 55905

Provider Details

NPI 1437458726
Specialty Neurology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/25/2011

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KARA STEIJLEN, 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.

HENRY FORD HEALTH SYSTEM
DETROIT, MI

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

KARA STEIJLEN, M.D. — brand share 20.0%
Specialty average (est.)

20% brand-name claims vs 80% generic, on 1,325 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.

1,325
Total Claims
$3.1M
Total Drug Cost
199
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,990
Total Day Supply
58,054
Brand vs Generic
20% brand / 80% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$3.1M
Generic Drug Cost
$68K
Opioid Claims
32 (2.4% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.09
Gender Split
46% female / 54% male
Age Distribution
<65: 51, 65-74: 82, 75-84: 49, 85+: 17

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What KARA STEIJLEN, 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
Riluzole
136
Relyvrio
Sod Phenylbutyrat/Taurursodiol
119
Gabapentin
110
Duloxetine Hcl
92
Baclofen
85
Pregabalin
68
Radicava Ors
Edaravone
58
Prednisone
49
Pyridostigmine Bromide
45
Gammagard Liquid
Immun Glob G(Igg)/Gly/Iga Ov50
31

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

Neurology Physician Overview

How KARA STEIJLEN, M.D. fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.

19,866
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider

KARA STEIJLEN, M.D.'s 1,325 claims are above the specialty average of 1,309.

Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in Minnesota

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

Compare Neurology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KARA STEIJLEN, M.D.'s specialty?
KARA STEIJLEN, M.D. specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in ROCHESTER, Minnesota. Credentials: M.D..
How much does KARA STEIJLEN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KARA STEIJLEN, M.D. wrote 1,325 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3.1M in drug costs for 199 beneficiaries.
Where is KARA STEIJLEN, M.D. located?
KARA STEIJLEN, M.D. is located at 200 1ST ST SW, ROCHESTER, MN, 55905. Phone: (507) 284-2511.
What is KARA STEIJLEN, M.D.'s NPI number?
KARA STEIJLEN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437458726, issued on 03/25/2011.
Does KARA STEIJLEN, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KARA STEIJLEN, M.D.'s prescribing is 20% brand-name and 80% generic drugs by claim count, with $3.1M in brand drug costs.
Does KARA STEIJLEN, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, KARA STEIJLEN, M.D. had 32 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.4%.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 19,866 Neurology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Neurology Physician provider writes 1,309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KARA STEIJLEN, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KARA STEIJLEN, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Riluzole, Relyvrio, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KARA STEIJLEN, M.D. accept Medicare?
KARA STEIJLEN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,325 Part D claims and 199 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KARA STEIJLEN, M.D.'s credentials?
KARA STEIJLEN, M.D.'s NPI is 1437458726 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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