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2026 NPPES data Naturopath NPI 1730795915 ND
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Naturopath in Portland, Oregon.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 6,661 in Naturopath, 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
36
Medicare Part D claims · 11 beneficiaries · Naturopath avg: 120
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Paul Ganske, ND filed 36 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Naturopath in Portland, Oregon.
- 36
- Part D claims, 2023
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Paul Ganske, ND's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
36 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Paul Ganske, ND?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Naturopath
Medicare Part D claims
36 70% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Oregon
How Naturopath compares to other specialties among Oregon providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Paul Ganske, ND appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Naturopath provider holding ND credentials at 936 SE ANKENY ST, Portland, OR, 97214, with a listed phone of (503) 232-3215. NPI 1730795915 was issued on 09/22/2020.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 36 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 11 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $890 in drug spend.
Naturopath is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,661 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 120 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1730795915 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Naturopath |
| Credentials | ND |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 09/22/2020 |
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
36
Total Claims
$890
Total Drug Cost
11
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 61
- Total Day Supply
- 1,656
- Generic Drug Cost
- $559
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.48
- Age Distribution
- <65: 0, 65-74: N/A, 75-84: N/A, 85+: 0
Naturopath Overview
How Paul Ganske, ND fits within the Naturopath landscape nationally.
6,661
Naturopath Providers in US
53
States with Naturopath
120
Avg Claims per Provider
Paul Ganske, ND's 36 claims are below the specialty average of 120.
Nearby Naturopath Providers in Oregon
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Oregon, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Ganske.
Dr. April Abernethy
ND
Lake Oswego, OR
Dr. Wendy Abraham
ND
Sherwood, OR
Dr. Thomas Abshier
N.D.
Portland, OR
Dr. Jeanne Achuff
ND
Portland, OR
Kellyn Adams
Portland, OR
Compare Naturopath 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 Oregon medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Naturopath peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paul Ganske, ND's specialty? ▼
Paul Ganske, ND specializes in Naturopath and practices in Portland, Oregon. Credentials: ND.
How much does Paul Ganske, ND prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Paul Ganske, ND wrote 36 Medicare Part D claims totaling $890 in drug costs for 11 beneficiaries.
Where is Paul Ganske, ND located? ▼
Paul Ganske, ND is located at 936 SE ANKENY ST, Portland, OR, 97214. Phone: (503) 232-3215.
What is Paul Ganske, ND's NPI number? ▼
Paul Ganske, ND's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730795915, issued on 09/22/2020.
How many Naturopath providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 6,661 Naturopath providers across 53 states in the US. The average Naturopath provider writes 120 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does Paul Ganske, ND accept Medicare? ▼
Paul Ganske, ND appears in CMS Medicare data with 36 Part D claims and 11 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Paul Ganske, ND's credentials? ▼
Paul Ganske, ND's NPI is 1730795915 with credentials ND. 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).
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
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