2026 NPPES data Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1922503184 MD
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LAUREN CARLSON, MD

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in SAINT PAUL, 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 · 278 beneficiaries · Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 4K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: LAUREN CARLSON, MD is a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SAINT PAUL, Minnesota with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 278 beneficiaries — 12% brand-name prescribing .

What the federal data shows

LAUREN CARLSON, MD filed 1,978 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in SAINT PAUL, Minnesota, prescribing 88% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
88%
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.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

LAUREN CARLSON, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

LAUREN CARLSON, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/28/2018

NPI 1922503184

Primary specialty

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician

Niche

4,161 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,978 56% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 4,450

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Minnesota

1. Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Minnesota

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) 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).

LAUREN CARLSON, MD is a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider practicing in SAINT PAUL, Minnesota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1922503184. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

LAUREN CARLSON, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1021 BANDANA BLVD E STE 100, SAINT PAUL, MN, 55108, with a listed phone of (651) 241-9700. NPI 1922503184 was issued on 03/28/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CARLSON 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 1,978 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 278 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $195K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.7%. 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.

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 4,161 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 4,450 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

1021 BANDANA BLVD E STE 100
SAINT PAUL, MN 55108

Provider Details

NPI 1922503184
Specialty Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/28/2018

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LAUREN CARLSON, MD 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.

ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEM
ANNANDALE, MN
OPTAGE INC
ROSEVILLE, 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

LAUREN CARLSON, MD — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 1,978 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.

1,978
Total Claims
$195K
Total Drug Cost
278
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,101
Total Day Supply
116,557
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$144K
Generic Drug Cost
$49K
Opioid Claims
33 (1.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
70

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.54
Gender Split
71% female / 29% male
Age Distribution
<65: 40, 65-74: 96, 75-84: 90, 85+: 52

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
132
Losartan Potassium
81
Levothyroxine Sodium
75
Amlodipine Besylate
71
Lisinopril
61
Furosemide
60
Hydrochlorothiazide
46
Metoprolol Succinate
46
Mirtazapine
43
Omeprazole
40

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

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview

How LAUREN CARLSON, MD fits within the Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

4,161
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
4,450
Avg Claims per Provider

LAUREN CARLSON, MD's 1,978 claims are below the specialty average of 4,450.

Nearby Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Minnesota

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

Compare Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LAUREN CARLSON, MD's specialty?
LAUREN CARLSON, MD specializes in Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in SAINT PAUL, Minnesota. Credentials: MD.
How much does LAUREN CARLSON, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LAUREN CARLSON, MD wrote 1,978 Medicare Part D claims totaling $195K in drug costs for 278 beneficiaries.
Where is LAUREN CARLSON, MD located?
LAUREN CARLSON, MD is located at 1021 BANDANA BLVD E STE 100, SAINT PAUL, MN, 55108. Phone: (651) 241-9700.
What is LAUREN CARLSON, MD's NPI number?
LAUREN CARLSON, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922503184, issued on 03/28/2018.
Does LAUREN CARLSON, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LAUREN CARLSON, MD's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $144K in brand drug costs.
Does LAUREN CARLSON, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, LAUREN CARLSON, MD had 33 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.7%.
How many Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 4,161 Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 4,450 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LAUREN CARLSON, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LAUREN CARLSON, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Losartan Potassium, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LAUREN CARLSON, MD accept Medicare?
LAUREN CARLSON, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,978 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 LAUREN CARLSON, MD's credentials?
LAUREN CARLSON, MD's NPI is 1922503184 with credentials MD. 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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