2026 NPPES data Clinical Nurse Specialist NPI 1518919521 APN, MS
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MARILYN BORKGREN, APN, MS

Clinical Nurse Specialist in ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Illinois. 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
143
Medicare Part D claims · 41 beneficiaries · Clinical Nurse Specialist avg: 953
Generic prescribing
43%
generic claims · 57% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$18.23
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MARILYN BORKGREN, APN, MS is a Clinical Nurse Specialist ([object Object]) practicing in ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Illinois with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 143 claims across 41 beneficiaries — 57% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $18.23 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MARILYN BORKGREN, APN, MS filed 143 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Illinois. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

MARILYN BORKGREN, APN, MS at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/17/2006

NPI 1518919521

Primary specialty

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Niche

1,708 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

143 85% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 953

Specialty distribution in Illinois

How Clinical Nurse Specialist compares to other specialties among Illinois providers

Illinois providers

Clinical Nurse Specialist share within Illinois

1. Clinical Nurse Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Clinical Nurse Specialist share within Illinois

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

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MARILYN BORKGREN, APN, MS is a Clinical Nurse Specialist provider practicing in ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Illinois, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: APN, MS. NPI: 1518919521. 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.

MARILYN BORKGREN, APN, MS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Clinical Nurse Specialist provider holding APN, MS credentials at 800 BIESTERFIELD RD, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL, 60007, with a listed phone of (847) 981-3660. NPI 1518919521 was issued on 05/17/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BORKGREN 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 143 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 41 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $37K in drug spend, split 57% brand-name and 43% 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.

Clinical Nurse Specialist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,708 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

800 BIESTERFIELD RD
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007

Provider Details

NPI 1518919521
Specialty Clinical Nurse Specialist
Credentials APN, MS
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/17/2006

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for MARILYN BORKGREN, APN, MS. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$18

Largest payer

GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — Illinois IDFPR 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~42K Illinois medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to MARILYN BORKGREN, APN, MS. To verify MARILYN BORKGREN, APN, MS's current license status, search the IDFPR public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

106
Total board actions, Illinois 2023
Across 103 cases
2.52
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Illinois statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
38 cases

IDFPR publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Illinois disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

MARILYN BORKGREN, APN, MS — brand share 57.0%
Specialty average (est.)

57% brand-name claims vs 43% generic, on 143 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.

143
Total Claims
$37K
Total Drug Cost
41
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
189
Total Day Supply
4,834
Brand vs Generic
57% brand / 43% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$36K
Antibiotic Claims
13

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.81

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Prednisone
22
Bevespi Aerosphere
Glycopyrrolate/Formoterol Fum
16
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
15
Flovent Hfa
Fluticasone Propionate
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 MARILYN BORKGREN, APN, MS fits within the Clinical Nurse Specialist landscape nationally.

1,708
Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in US
49
States with Clinical Nurse Specialist
953
Avg Claims per Provider

MARILYN BORKGREN, APN, MS's 143 claims are below the specialty average of 953.

Nearby Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in Illinois

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

Compare Clinical Nurse Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MARILYN BORKGREN, APN, MS's specialty?
MARILYN BORKGREN, APN, MS specializes in Clinical Nurse Specialist and practices in ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Illinois. Credentials: APN, MS.
How much does MARILYN BORKGREN, APN, MS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MARILYN BORKGREN, APN, MS wrote 143 Medicare Part D claims totaling $37K in drug costs for 41 beneficiaries.
Where is MARILYN BORKGREN, APN, MS located?
MARILYN BORKGREN, APN, MS is located at 800 BIESTERFIELD RD, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL, 60007. Phone: (847) 981-3660.
What is MARILYN BORKGREN, APN, MS's NPI number?
MARILYN BORKGREN, APN, MS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518919521, issued on 05/17/2006.
Does MARILYN BORKGREN, APN, MS prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MARILYN BORKGREN, APN, MS's prescribing is 57% brand-name and 43% generic drugs by claim count, with $36K in brand drug costs.
How many Clinical Nurse Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 1,708 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 MARILYN BORKGREN, APN, MS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MARILYN BORKGREN, APN, MS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Bevespi Aerosphere, Albuterol Sulfate Hfa. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MARILYN BORKGREN, APN, MS accept Medicare?
MARILYN BORKGREN, APN, MS appears in CMS Medicare data with 143 Part D claims and 41 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MARILYN BORKGREN, APN, MS's credentials?
MARILYN BORKGREN, APN, MS's NPI is 1518919521 with credentials APN, MS. 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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