NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1801847660 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Lindy Hankel, M.D.
Family Medicine Physician in St Charles, 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 147,760 in Family Medicine Physician, 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
9K
Medicare Part D claims · 376 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Lindy Hankel, M.D. filed 9,230 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in St Charles, Minnesota, prescribing 84% generic.
- 9K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 84%
- generic prescribing
- ≥98th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Lindy Hankel, M.D.
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1801847660), first enumerated 05/15/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 9,230 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Board certification signal
Practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty; board certification not confirmed in federal records.
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1801847660 · Family Medicine Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MEGA · RX-MID · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1801847660
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MEGA 148K Family Medicine
- RX-MID 9,230
- BOOK-LIGHT 3,827 in Minnesota
- PHOTO-ENUM Samuel Quartermaine · 2006
Lindy Hankel, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
9,230 ≥ 98th percentile 98% of 1,370,886 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Lindy Hankel, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Lindy Hankel, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Family Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
9,230 170% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Minnesota
How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1801847660 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 05/15/2006 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Lindy Hankel, M.D. - brand share 15.0%
Family Medicine Physician average
15% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 9,230 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.
9,230
Total Claims
$608K
Total Drug Cost
376
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 15,812
- Total Day Supply
- 431,941
- Brand vs Generic
- 15% brand / 84% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $412K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $194K
- Opioid Claims
- 149 (1.6% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 230
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 76.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.52
- Gender Split
- 59% female / 41% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 23, 65-74: 141, 75-84: 133, 85+: 79
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Lindy Hankel, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
457 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
392 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
380 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
330 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
320 claims
- Sertraline Hcl
Sertraline Hcl
319 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
318 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
295 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 457 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 392 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 380 |
| Losartan Potassium | 330 |
| Lisinopril | 320 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 319 |
| Omeprazole | 318 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 295 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 241 |
| Potassium Chloride | 208 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Family Medicine Physician Overview
How Lindy Hankel, M.D. fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
147,760
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider
Lindy Hankel, M.D.'s 9,230 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.
Nationwide Family Medicine Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Hankel, both outside Minnesota so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Minnesota
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Minnesota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Hankel.
One of 3,827 Family Medicine Physician providers enrolled in Minnesota, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Lise Aasheim
M.D.
Albert Lea, MN
Dr. Cherry Abary
D.O.
Eden Prairie, MN
Dr. Jihan Abbott
D.O.
Woodbury, MN
Dr. Mona Abdel-Bary
MBBCH
Fridley, MN
Dr. Yasmin Abdulaya
MD
Saint Cloud, MN
Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lindy Hankel, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Lindy Hankel, M.D. specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in St Charles, Minnesota. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Lindy Hankel, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Lindy Hankel, M.D. wrote 9,230 Medicare Part D claims totaling $608K in drug costs for 376 beneficiaries.
Where is Lindy Hankel, M.D. located? ▼
Lindy Hankel, M.D. is located at 403 W 4TH ST, St Charles, MN, 55972. Phone: (507) 932-3810.
What is Lindy Hankel, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Lindy Hankel, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801847660, issued on 05/15/2006.
Does Lindy Hankel, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Lindy Hankel, M.D.'s prescribing is 15% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $412K in brand drug costs.
Does Lindy Hankel, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Lindy Hankel, M.D. had 149 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.6%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 147,760 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Lindy Hankel, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Lindy Hankel, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Metoprolol Succinate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Lindy Hankel, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Lindy Hankel, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 9,230 Part D claims and 376 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Lindy Hankel, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Lindy Hankel, M.D.'s NPI is 1801847660 with credentials M.D.. 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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