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2026 NPPES data Registered Nurse NPI 1962069658
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Registered Nurse in Excelsior, 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 177,204 in 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 186 beneficiaries · Registered Nurse avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
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
Kari Bakke reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 1,567 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 75/100
- MIPS score · -8 vs avg
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 85%
- 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.
Kari Bakke's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
75 15th percentile higher than 15% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Kari Bakke sits
This provider among registered nurse peers
Across the 3,327 registered nurse providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Kari Bakke writes more Part D claims than 81% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 13% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one registered nurse peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Kari Bakke. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Kari Bakke?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Registered Nurse
Medicare Part D claims
1,567 57% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
75/100 8.1 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Minnesota
How Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Kari Bakke's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Registered Nurse national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 75/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Registered Nurse) - 75/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Kari Bakke appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Registered Nurse provider at 464 2ND ST STE 204, Excelsior, MN, 55331, with a listed phone of (612) 787-8408. NPI 1962069658 was issued on 05/29/2019.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,567 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 186 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $161K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 44.1%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.
Registered Nurse is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 177,204 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,000 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 | 1962069658 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Registered Nurse |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 05/29/2019 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Kari Bakke 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.
Rehabilitation Medicine Associates LLC
Excelsior, 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
Kari Bakke - brand share 15.0%
Registered Nurse average
15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 1,567 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.
1,567
Total Claims
$161K
Total Drug Cost
186
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,568
- Total Day Supply
- 33,410
- Brand vs Generic
- 15% brand / 85% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $80K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $81K
- Opioid Claims
- 691 (44.1% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 3.91
- Gender Split
- 67% female / 33% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 51, 65-74: 63, 75-84: 54, 85+: 18
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Kari Bakke prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
215 claims
- Pregabalin
Pregabalin
185 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
166 claims
- Tizanidine Hcl
Tizanidine Hcl
158 claims
- Belbuca
Belbuca
132 claims
- Buprenorphine
Buprenorphine
132 claims
- Cyclobenzaprine Hcl 75
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
75 claims
- Methocarbamol 72
Methocarbamol
72 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 215 |
| Pregabalin | 185 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 166 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 158 |
| Belbuca Buprenorphine Hcl | 132 |
| Buprenorphine | 132 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 75 |
| Methocarbamol | 72 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 61 |
| Baclofen | 59 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Registered Nurse Overview
How Kari Bakke fits within the Registered Nurse landscape nationally.
177,204
Registered Nurse Providers in US
56
States with Registered Nurse
1,000
Avg Claims per Provider
Kari Bakke's 1,567 claims are above the specialty average of 1,000.
Nearby Registered Nurse Providers in Minnesota
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Minnesota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Bakke.
Emily A Bauer
Minneapolis, MN
Dr. Lauren Aase
RN
Roseville, MN
Dr. Patricia Abate
RN, BSN, PHN
Hibbing, MN
Dr. Hirie Abbajebel
RN
Maplewood, MN
Dr. Joan Abbott
RN
Richfield, MN
Compare Registered Nurse nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kari Bakke's specialty? ▼
Kari Bakke specializes in Registered Nurse and practices in Excelsior, Minnesota.
How much does Kari Bakke prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Kari Bakke wrote 1,567 Medicare Part D claims totaling $161K in drug costs for 186 beneficiaries.
What is Kari Bakke's Medicare quality score? ▼
Kari Bakke has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Kari Bakke located? ▼
Kari Bakke is located at 464 2ND ST STE 204, Excelsior, MN, 55331. Phone: (612) 787-8408.
What is Kari Bakke's NPI number? ▼
Kari Bakke's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962069658, issued on 05/29/2019.
Does Kari Bakke prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Kari Bakke's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $80K in brand drug costs.
Does Kari Bakke prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Kari Bakke had 691 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 44.1%.
How many Registered Nurse providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 177,204 Registered Nurse providers across 56 states in the US. The average Registered Nurse provider writes 1,000 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Kari Bakke prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Kari Bakke's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Pregabalin, Oxycodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kari Bakke accept Medicare? ▼
Kari Bakke appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,567 Part D claims and 186 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kari Bakke's credentials? ▼
Kari Bakke's NPI is 1962069658. 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.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- 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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