2026 NPPES data Gerontology Nurse Practitioner NPI 1871643825 GNP-BC
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MELISSA SORENSON, GNP-BC

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in MINNEAPOLIS, 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 188 beneficiaries · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

MELISSA SORENSON, GNP-BC filed 3,374 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, prescribing 89% generic.

3K
Part D claims, 2023
89%
generic prescribing

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MELISSA SORENSON, GNP-BC's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

3,374 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about MELISSA SORENSON, GNP-BC?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/11/2007

NPI 1871643825

Primary specialty

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

9,625 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,374 163% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,283

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Gerontology Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner share within Minnesota

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Gerontology 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).

MELISSA SORENSON, GNP-BC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider holding GNP-BC credentials at 3433 BROADWAY ST NE STE 300, MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55413, with a listed phone of (763) 587-7737. NPI 1871643825 was issued on 01/11/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SORENSON 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 3,374 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 188 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $176K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.2%. 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.

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,625 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,283 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

3433 BROADWAY ST NE STE 300
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55413

Provider Details

NPI 1871643825
Specialty Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Credentials GNP-BC
Gender Female
NPI Issued 01/11/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MELISSA SORENSON, GNP-BC 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.

GENEVIVE ACO LLC
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
GERIATRIC SERVICES OF MINNESOTA LLC
MINNEAPOLIS, 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

MELISSA SORENSON, GNP-BC — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 3,374 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.

3,374
Total Claims
$176K
Total Drug Cost
188
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,891
Total Day Supply
89,825
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$122K
Generic Drug Cost
$53K
Opioid Claims
141 (4.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
41

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
86.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.33
Gender Split
72% female / 28% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MELISSA SORENSON, GNP-BC 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
Warfarin Sodium
230
Levothyroxine Sodium
198
Furosemide
138
Amlodipine Besylate
117
Metoprolol Tartrate
107
Metoprolol Succinate
105
Atorvastatin Calcium
103
Potassium Chloride
100
Donepezil Hcl
88
Losartan Potassium
87

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

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Overview

How MELISSA SORENSON, GNP-BC fits within the Gerontology Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

9,625
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1,283
Avg Claims per Provider

MELISSA SORENSON, GNP-BC's 3,374 claims are above the specialty average of 1,283.

Nearby Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in Minnesota

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MELISSA SORENSON, GNP-BC's specialty?
MELISSA SORENSON, GNP-BC specializes in Gerontology Nurse Practitioner and practices in MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. Credentials: GNP-BC.
How much does MELISSA SORENSON, GNP-BC prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MELISSA SORENSON, GNP-BC wrote 3,374 Medicare Part D claims totaling $176K in drug costs for 188 beneficiaries.
Where is MELISSA SORENSON, GNP-BC located?
MELISSA SORENSON, GNP-BC is located at 3433 BROADWAY ST NE STE 300, MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55413. Phone: (763) 587-7737.
What is MELISSA SORENSON, GNP-BC's NPI number?
MELISSA SORENSON, GNP-BC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871643825, issued on 01/11/2007.
Does MELISSA SORENSON, GNP-BC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MELISSA SORENSON, GNP-BC's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $122K in brand drug costs.
Does MELISSA SORENSON, GNP-BC prescribe opioids?
Yes, MELISSA SORENSON, GNP-BC had 141 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.2%.
How many Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 9,625 Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,283 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MELISSA SORENSON, GNP-BC prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MELISSA SORENSON, GNP-BC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Warfarin Sodium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Furosemide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MELISSA SORENSON, GNP-BC accept Medicare?
MELISSA SORENSON, GNP-BC appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,374 Part D claims and 188 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MELISSA SORENSON, GNP-BC's credentials?
MELISSA SORENSON, GNP-BC's NPI is 1871643825 with credentials GNP-BC. 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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