2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1457942252 NP
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KATHERINE MUNSON, NP

Nurse Practitioner in LA CROSSE, Wisconsin. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 528 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
80%
generic claims · 20% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

KATHERINE MUNSON, NP filed 3,389 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nurse Practitioner in LA CROSSE, Wisconsin, prescribing 80% generic.

3K
Part D claims, 2023
80%
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.

KATHERINE MUNSON, NP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

3,389 Top 10% higher than 90% 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%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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

What does the federal data show about KATHERINE MUNSON, NP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/03/2021

NPI 1457942252

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,389 213% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

Specialty distribution in Wisconsin

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Wisconsin providers

Wisconsin providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Wisconsin

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Nurse Practitioner) — 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).

KATHERINE MUNSON, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 1836 SOUTH AVE, LA CROSSE, WI, 54601, with a listed phone of (608) 782-7300. NPI 1457942252 was issued on 02/03/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MUNSON 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 3,389 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 528 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $648K in drug spend, split 20% brand-name and 80% 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.

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

1836 SOUTH AVE
LA CROSSE, WI 54601

Provider Details

NPI 1457942252
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/03/2021

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KATHERINE MUNSON, NP 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.

GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN MEDICAL CENTER INC
WINONA, 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

KATHERINE MUNSON, NP — brand share 20.0%
Specialty average (est.)

20% brand-name claims vs 80% generic, on 3,389 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.

3,389
Total Claims
$648K
Total Drug Cost
528
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
7,554
Total Day Supply
222,773
Brand vs Generic
20% brand / 80% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$595K
Generic Drug Cost
$53K
Antibiotic Claims
23

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.67
Gender Split
41% female / 59% male
Age Distribution
<65: 45, 65-74: 240, 75-84: 200, 85+: 43

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What KATHERINE MUNSON, NP 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
Metoprolol Succinate
512
Atorvastatin Calcium
321
Furosemide
233
Spironolactone
227
Eliquis
Apixaban
212
Lisinopril
200
Entresto
Sacubitril/Valsartan
197
Metoprolol Tartrate
163
Isosorbide Mononitrate Er
Isosorbide Mononitrate
131
Rosuvastatin Calcium
106

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How KATHERINE MUNSON, NP 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

KATHERINE MUNSON, NP's 3,389 claims are above the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Wisconsin

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KATHERINE MUNSON, NP's specialty?
KATHERINE MUNSON, NP specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in LA CROSSE, Wisconsin. Credentials: NP.
How much does KATHERINE MUNSON, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KATHERINE MUNSON, NP wrote 3,389 Medicare Part D claims totaling $648K in drug costs for 528 beneficiaries.
Where is KATHERINE MUNSON, NP located?
KATHERINE MUNSON, NP is located at 1836 SOUTH AVE, LA CROSSE, WI, 54601. Phone: (608) 782-7300.
What is KATHERINE MUNSON, NP's NPI number?
KATHERINE MUNSON, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457942252, issued on 02/03/2021.
Does KATHERINE MUNSON, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KATHERINE MUNSON, NP's prescribing is 20% brand-name and 80% generic drugs by claim count, with $595K 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 KATHERINE MUNSON, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KATHERINE MUNSON, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Furosemide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KATHERINE MUNSON, NP accept Medicare?
KATHERINE MUNSON, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,389 Part D claims and 528 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KATHERINE MUNSON, NP's credentials?
KATHERINE MUNSON, NP's NPI is 1457942252 with credentials NP. 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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