2026 NPPES data Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist NPI 1215151402
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MERRIE KAAS

Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist 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
220
Medicare Part D claims · 12 beneficiaries · Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

MERRIE KAAS filed 220 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist in MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, prescribing 94% generic.

220
Part D claims, 2023
94%
generic prescribing

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MERRIE KAAS's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

220 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. 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 MERRIE KAAS?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/12/2007

NPI 1215151402

Primary specialty

Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist

Niche

953 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

220 83% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,309

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist share within Minnesota

1. Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist share within Minnesota

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health 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.

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).

MERRIE KAAS is a Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist provider practicing in MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1215151402. 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.

MERRIE KAAS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist provider at 615 1ST AVE NE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55413, with a listed phone of (612) 436-0295. NPI 1215151402 was issued on 04/12/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KAAS 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 220 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 12 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $15K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% 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.

Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 953 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 1,309 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

615 1ST AVE NE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55413

Provider Details

NPI 1215151402
Specialty Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/12/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MERRIE KAAS 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.

MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING SERVICES LLC
MINNEAPOLIS, 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 · Generic-heavy

MERRIE KAAS — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 220 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.

220
Total Claims
$15K
Total Drug Cost
12
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
276
Total Day Supply
8,025
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$9K
Generic Drug Cost
$6K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.95

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Clonazepam
27
Sertraline Hcl
23
Olanzapine
21
Risperidone
21
Clonidine Hcl
13
Lamotrigine
13
Quetiapine Fumarate
13
Trazodone Hcl
13
Gabapentin
11

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

Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Overview

How MERRIE KAAS fits within the Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist landscape nationally.

953
Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in US
51
States with Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider

MERRIE KAAS's 220 claims are below the specialty average of 1,309.

Nearby Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in Minnesota

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

Compare Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MERRIE KAAS's specialty?
MERRIE KAAS specializes in Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist and practices in MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota.
How much does MERRIE KAAS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MERRIE KAAS wrote 220 Medicare Part D claims totaling $15K in drug costs for 12 beneficiaries.
Where is MERRIE KAAS located?
MERRIE KAAS is located at 615 1ST AVE NE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55413. Phone: (612) 436-0295.
What is MERRIE KAAS's NPI number?
MERRIE KAAS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215151402, issued on 04/12/2007.
Does MERRIE KAAS prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MERRIE KAAS's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $9K in brand drug costs.
How many Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 953 Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist providers across 51 states in the US. The average Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist provider writes 1,309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MERRIE KAAS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MERRIE KAAS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clonazepam, Sertraline Hcl, Olanzapine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MERRIE KAAS accept Medicare?
MERRIE KAAS appears in CMS Medicare data with 220 Part D claims and 12 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MERRIE KAAS's credentials?
MERRIE KAAS's NPI is 1215151402. 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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