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KASSANDRA NELSON, CNP

Nurse Practitioner in BAXTER, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 566 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
99.098/100
▲ 16 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

KASSANDRA NELSON, CNP reported a CMS MIPS final score of 99.098/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,526 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

99.098/100
MIPS score · +16 vs avg
2K
Part D claims, 2023
90%
generic prescribing

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KASSANDRA NELSON, CNP's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

99 Top 9% higher than 91% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about KASSANDRA NELSON, CNP?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/14/2012

NPI 1487916532

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,526 41% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

MIPS final score

99.098/100 15.998000000000005% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Minnesota

1. Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nurse Practitioner share within Minnesota

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KASSANDRA NELSON, CNP's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nurse Practitioner national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
99.098/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) — 99.098/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) — 99.098/100 vs national avg 83.1

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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KASSANDRA NELSON, CNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding CNP credentials at 13060 ISLE DR, BAXTER, MN, 56425, with a listed phone of (218) 828-2880. NPI 1487916532 was issued on 06/14/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what NELSON 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 1,526 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 566 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.0 million in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 99.098/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 96.9932, Cost 100), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,227 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,084 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

13060 ISLE DR
BAXTER, MN 56425

Provider Details

NPI 1487916532
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials CNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/14/2012

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

99.098
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
96.9932
Quality
100
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KASSANDRA NELSON, 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.

DERMATOLOGY PROFESSIONALS, PA
BAXTER, 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

KASSANDRA NELSON, CNP — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 1,526 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.

1,526
Total Claims
$1.0M
Total Drug Cost
566
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,730
Total Day Supply
46,492
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$940K
Generic Drug Cost
$60K
Antibiotic Claims
98

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.04
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 54, 65-74: 263, 75-84: 192, 85+: 57

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What KASSANDRA NELSON, CNP 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
Ketoconazole
222
Triamcinolone Acetonide
216
Hydrocortisone
199
Betamethasone Dipropionate
175
Fluorouracil
109
Metronidazole
87
Minocycline Hcl
51
Clindamycin Phosphate
45
Clobetasol Propionate
40
Humira(Cf) Pen
Adalimumab
31

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How KASSANDRA NELSON, CNP fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

87,227
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider

KASSANDRA NELSON, CNP's 1,526 claims are above the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Minnesota

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

Compare Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KASSANDRA NELSON, CNP's specialty?
KASSANDRA NELSON, CNP specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in BAXTER, Minnesota. Credentials: CNP.
How much does KASSANDRA NELSON, CNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KASSANDRA NELSON, CNP wrote 1,526 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.0M in drug costs for 566 beneficiaries.
What is KASSANDRA NELSON, CNP's Medicare quality score?
KASSANDRA NELSON, CNP has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 99.098/100 (Quality: 96.9932, Cost: 100). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KASSANDRA NELSON, CNP located?
KASSANDRA NELSON, CNP is located at 13060 ISLE DR, BAXTER, MN, 56425. Phone: (218) 828-2880.
What is KASSANDRA NELSON, CNP's NPI number?
KASSANDRA NELSON, CNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487916532, issued on 06/14/2012.
Does KASSANDRA NELSON, CNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KASSANDRA NELSON, CNP's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $940K in brand drug costs.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 87,227 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,084 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KASSANDRA NELSON, CNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KASSANDRA NELSON, CNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ketoconazole, Triamcinolone Acetonide, Hydrocortisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KASSANDRA NELSON, CNP accept Medicare?
KASSANDRA NELSON, CNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,526 Part D claims and 566 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KASSANDRA NELSON, CNP's credentials?
KASSANDRA NELSON, CNP's NPI is 1487916532 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

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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