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2026 NPPES data Gerontology Nurse Practitioner NPI 1477954576
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Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in Brainerd, 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 9,706 in Gerontology 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 284 beneficiaries · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
0%
generic claims · 73% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Nathan Kline filed 1,906 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in Brainerd, Minnesota, prescribing 0% generic.
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 0%
- generic prescribing
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Nathan Kline's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,906 Top 16% higher than 84% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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 Nathan Kline?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
1,906 49% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Minnesota
How Gerontology Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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Nathan Kline appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider at 2024 S 6TH ST, Brainerd, MN, 56401, with a listed phone of (218) 828-7100. NPI 1477954576 was issued on 09/08/2014.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,906 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 284 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $845K in drug spend, split 73% brand-name and 0% generic by claim count.
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,706 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.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1477954576 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Gerontology Nurse Practitioner |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 09/08/2014 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Nathan Kline 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.
St Josephs Medical Center
Brainerd, 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
Nathan Kline - brand share 73.0%
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner average
73% brand-name claims vs 0% generic, on 1,906 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.
1,906
Total Claims
$845K
Total Drug Cost
284
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,370
- Total Day Supply
- 65,878
- Brand vs Generic
- 73% brand / 0% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $828K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 85
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.67
- Gender Split
- 63% female / 37% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 36, 65-74: 142, 75-84: 88, 85+: 18
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Nathan Kline prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Trelegy Ellipta
Trelegy Ellipta
230 claims
- Ventolin Hfa
Ventolin Hfa
135 claims
- Prednisone
Prednisone
122 claims
- Symbicort
Symbicort
118 claims
- Anoro Ellipta
Anoro Ellipta
116 claims
- Albuterol Sulfate …
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
114 claims
- Stiolto Respimat
Stiolto Respimat
107 claims
- Fluticasone-Salmet…
Fluticasone-Salmeterol
99 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Trelegy Ellipta Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter | 230 |
| Ventolin Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 135 |
| Prednisone | 122 |
| Symbicort Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate | 118 |
| Anoro Ellipta Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr | 116 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 114 |
| Stiolto Respimat Tiotropium Br/Olodaterol Hcl | 107 |
| Fluticasone-Salmeterol Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol | 99 |
| Advair Diskus Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol | 79 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 74 |
* 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 Nathan Kline fits within the Gerontology Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
9,706
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1,283
Avg Claims per Provider
Nathan Kline's 1,906 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 Kline.
Dr. Rebecca Ahlstrom
APRN, CNP
Rogers, MN
Dr. Mickey Amos
CNP
Minneapolis, MN
Dr. Erika Andersen
AGNP
Apple Valley, MN
Dr. Linda Anderson
RN, CNP
Duluth, MN
Luke Anderson
Minneapolis, MN
Compare Gerontology Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nathan Kline's specialty? ▼
Nathan Kline specializes in Gerontology Nurse Practitioner and practices in Brainerd, Minnesota.
How much does Nathan Kline prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Nathan Kline wrote 1,906 Medicare Part D claims totaling $845K in drug costs for 284 beneficiaries.
Where is Nathan Kline located? ▼
Nathan Kline is located at 2024 S 6TH ST, Brainerd, MN, 56401. Phone: (218) 828-7100.
What is Nathan Kline's NPI number? ▼
Nathan Kline's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477954576, issued on 09/08/2014.
Does Nathan Kline prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Nathan Kline's prescribing is 73% brand-name and 0% generic drugs by claim count, with $828K in brand drug costs.
How many Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 9,706 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 Nathan Kline prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Nathan Kline's most frequently prescribed drugs include Trelegy Ellipta, Ventolin Hfa, Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Nathan Kline accept Medicare? ▼
Nathan Kline appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,906 Part D claims and 284 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Nathan Kline's credentials? ▼
Nathan Kline's NPI is 1477954576. 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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