2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1265013551 FNP-C
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Michael Watkins, FNP-C

Family Nurse Practitioner in St Louis Park, 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 209,817 in Family Nurse Practitioner, 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 264 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
38%
generic claims · 62% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Michael Watkins, FNP-C filed 1,344 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in St Louis Park, Minnesota, prescribing 38% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
38%
generic prescribing

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.

Michael Watkins, FNP-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,344 Top 21% higher than 79% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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. 2K+: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about Michael Watkins, FNP-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/19/2021

NPI 1265013551

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,344 10% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Largest specialties in Minnesota (% of in-state providers)

Behavior Technician - 11.7%Behavior Technician11.7%Clinical Social Worker - 4.7%Clinical Social Worker4.7%Physical Therapist - 4.1%Physical Therapist4.1%Pharmacist - 3.7%Pharmacist3.7%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 3.4%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program3.4%Mental Health Counselor - 3.1%Mental Health Counselor3.1%Family Nurse Practitioner - 2.4%Family Nurse Practitioner2.4%
Largest specialties in Minnesota (% of in-state providers)

Board certification

Not published by CMS

CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Family Nurse Practitioner. Verify directly:

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).

Michael Watkins, FNP-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding FNP-C credentials at 3931 LOUISIANA AVE S, St Louis Park, MN, 55426, with a listed phone of (952) 993-3230. NPI 1265013551 was issued on 04/19/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Watkins 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 1,344 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 264 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $509K in drug spend, split 62% brand-name and 38% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.8%. 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.

Family Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 209,817 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,222 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

3931 LOUISIANA AVE S
St Louis Park, MN 55426

Provider Details

NPI 1265013551
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials FNP-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/19/2021

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Michael Watkins, FNP-C 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.

Park Nicollet Clinic
Shakopee, 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 · Brand-heavy

Michael Watkins, FNP-C - brand share 62.0%
Family Nurse Practitioner average

62% brand-name claims vs 38% generic, on 1,344 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.

1,344
Total Claims
$509K
Total Drug Cost
264
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,925
Total Day Supply
54,497
Brand vs Generic
62% brand / 38% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$468K
Generic Drug Cost
$41K
Opioid Claims
11 (0.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
60

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.47
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 23, 65-74: 122, 75-84: 96, 85+: 23

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Michael Watkins, FNP-C 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
Trelegy Ellipta
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter
149
Incruse Ellipta
Umeclidinium Bromide
121
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
115
Breo Ellipta
Fluticasone/Vilanterol
91
Prednisone
84
Symbicort
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate
74
Fluticasone-Salmeterol
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol
60
Spiriva Respimat
Tiotropium Bromide
58
Advair Hfa
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol
46
Fluticasone Propionate
38

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

Family Nurse Practitioner Overview

How Michael Watkins, FNP-C fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

209,817
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider

Michael Watkins, FNP-C's 1,344 claims are above the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Minnesota

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

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

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Minnesota medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Family Nurse Practitioner peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Michael Watkins, FNP-C's specialty?
Michael Watkins, FNP-C specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in St Louis Park, Minnesota. Credentials: FNP-C.
How much does Michael Watkins, FNP-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Michael Watkins, FNP-C wrote 1,344 Medicare Part D claims totaling $509K in drug costs for 264 beneficiaries.
Where is Michael Watkins, FNP-C located?
Michael Watkins, FNP-C is located at 3931 LOUISIANA AVE S, St Louis Park, MN, 55426. Phone: (952) 993-3230.
What is Michael Watkins, FNP-C's NPI number?
Michael Watkins, FNP-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265013551, issued on 04/19/2021.
Does Michael Watkins, FNP-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Michael Watkins, FNP-C's prescribing is 62% brand-name and 38% generic drugs by claim count, with $468K in brand drug costs.
Does Michael Watkins, FNP-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, Michael Watkins, FNP-C had 11 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.8%.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 209,817 Family Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,222 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Michael Watkins, FNP-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Michael Watkins, FNP-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Trelegy Ellipta, Incruse Ellipta, Albuterol Sulfate Hfa. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Michael Watkins, FNP-C accept Medicare?
Michael Watkins, FNP-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,344 Part D claims and 264 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Michael Watkins, FNP-C's credentials?
Michael Watkins, FNP-C's NPI is 1265013551 with credentials FNP-C. 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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.