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2026 NPPES data Clinical Nurse Specialist NPI 1003239781 CNS
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Clinical Nurse Specialist in Vadnais Heights, 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 1,715 in Clinical Nurse Specialist, 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 278 beneficiaries · Clinical Nurse Specialist avg: 953
Generic prescribing
98%
generic claims · 2% 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
Kristin Bentz, CNS filed 1,253 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Vadnais Heights, Minnesota, prescribing 98% generic.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 98%
- generic prescribing
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Kristin Bentz, CNS's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,253 Top 22% higher than 78% 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 Kristin Bentz, CNS?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Medicare Part D claims
1,253 31% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Minnesota
How Clinical Nurse Specialist compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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Kristin Bentz, CNS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Clinical Nurse Specialist provider holding CNS credentials at 3580 ARCADE ST STE 250, Vadnais Heights, MN, 55127, with a listed phone of (651) 968-5770. NPI 1003239781 was issued on 01/30/2014.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,253 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 278 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $19K in drug spend, split 2% brand-name and 98% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 21.2%.
Clinical Nurse Specialist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,715 enrolled providers across 49 states and an average of 953 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 | 1003239781 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Clinical Nurse Specialist |
| Credentials | CNS |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 01/30/2014 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Kristin Bentz, CNS - brand share 2.0%
Clinical Nurse Specialist average
2% brand-name claims vs 98% generic, on 1,253 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.
1,253
Total Claims
$19K
Total Drug Cost
278
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,254
- Total Day Supply
- 8,829
- Brand vs Generic
- 2% brand / 98% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $9K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $10K
- Opioid Claims
- 266 (21.2% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 279
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.62
- Gender Split
- 62% female / 38% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Kristin Bentz, CNS prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Mupirocin
Mupirocin
253 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
253 claims
- Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron Odt
248 claims
- Cefadroxil
Cefadroxil
173 claims
- Hydroxyzine Hcl
Hydroxyzine Hcl
144 claims
- Cephalexin 98
Cephalexin
98 claims
- Celecoxib 24
Celecoxib
24 claims
- Xarelto 14
Xarelto
14 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Mupirocin | 253 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 253 |
| Ondansetron Odt Ondansetron | 248 |
| Cefadroxil | 173 |
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 144 |
| Cephalexin | 98 |
| Celecoxib | 24 |
| Xarelto Rivaroxaban | 14 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Clinical Nurse Specialist Overview
How Kristin Bentz, CNS fits within the Clinical Nurse Specialist landscape nationally.
1,715
Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in US
49
States with Clinical Nurse Specialist
953
Avg Claims per Provider
Kristin Bentz, CNS's 1,253 claims are above the specialty average of 953.
Nearby Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in Minnesota
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Minnesota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Bentz.
Dr. Brittany Anderson
DNP, AGCNS-BC, CNS
Minnetonka, MN
Dr. Gay Bartholic
CNS
Arden Hills, MN
Dr. Shelly Bartsch
CNS
St Louis Park, MN
Dr. Jennifer Bauerly
CNS
St Cloud, MN
Elizabeth Bechtum
Rochester, MN
Compare Clinical Nurse Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- 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
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Clinical Nurse Specialist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kristin Bentz, CNS's specialty? ▼
Kristin Bentz, CNS specializes in Clinical Nurse Specialist and practices in Vadnais Heights, Minnesota. Credentials: CNS.
How much does Kristin Bentz, CNS prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Kristin Bentz, CNS wrote 1,253 Medicare Part D claims totaling $19K in drug costs for 278 beneficiaries.
Where is Kristin Bentz, CNS located? ▼
Kristin Bentz, CNS is located at 3580 ARCADE ST STE 250, Vadnais Heights, MN, 55127. Phone: (651) 968-5770.
What is Kristin Bentz, CNS's NPI number? ▼
Kristin Bentz, CNS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003239781, issued on 01/30/2014.
Does Kristin Bentz, CNS prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Kristin Bentz, CNS's prescribing is 2% brand-name and 98% generic drugs by claim count, with $9K in brand drug costs.
Does Kristin Bentz, CNS prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Kristin Bentz, CNS had 266 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 21.2%.
How many Clinical Nurse Specialist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,715 Clinical Nurse Specialist providers across 49 states in the US. The average Clinical Nurse Specialist provider writes 953 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Kristin Bentz, CNS prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Kristin Bentz, CNS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Mupirocin, Oxycodone Hcl, Ondansetron Odt. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kristin Bentz, CNS accept Medicare? ▼
Kristin Bentz, CNS appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,253 Part D claims and 278 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kristin Bentz, CNS's credentials? ▼
Kristin Bentz, CNS's NPI is 1003239781 with credentials CNS. 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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