2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1235678954
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PAUL MATSON

Family Nurse Practitioner in MANKATO, 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
360
Medicare Part D claims · 20 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

PAUL MATSON filed 360 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in MANKATO, Minnesota, prescribing 86% generic.

360
Part D claims, 2023
86%
generic prescribing

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PAUL MATSON's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

360 Top 43% higher than 57% 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 PAUL MATSON?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/14/2017

NPI 1235678954

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

360 71% 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

Family Nurse Practitioner share within Minnesota

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

PAUL MATSON appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider at 1400 MADISON AVE STE 352, MANKATO, MN, 56001, with a listed phone of (507) 625-1811. NPI 1235678954 was issued on 02/14/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MATSON 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 360 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 20 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $60K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% 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.

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

1400 MADISON AVE STE 352
MANKATO, MN 56001

Provider Details

NPI 1235678954
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/14/2017

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

PAUL MATSON — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 360 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.

360
Total Claims
$60K
Total Drug Cost
20
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
405
Total Day Supply
10,477
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$47K
Generic Drug Cost
$13K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
56.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.04

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What PAUL MATSON 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
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
43
Spravato
Esketamine Hcl
31
Duloxetine Hcl
30
Zolpidem Tartrate
23
Buprenorphine-Naloxone
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl
21
Clonidine Hcl
20
Clonazepam
19
Diazepam
16
Trazodone Hcl
14
Quetiapine Fumarate
13

* 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 PAUL MATSON 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

PAUL MATSON's 360 claims are below 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 MATSON.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PAUL MATSON's specialty?
PAUL MATSON specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in MANKATO, Minnesota.
How much does PAUL MATSON prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PAUL MATSON wrote 360 Medicare Part D claims totaling $60K in drug costs for 20 beneficiaries.
Where is PAUL MATSON located?
PAUL MATSON is located at 1400 MADISON AVE STE 352, MANKATO, MN, 56001. Phone: (507) 625-1811.
What is PAUL MATSON's NPI number?
PAUL MATSON's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235678954, issued on 02/14/2017.
Does PAUL MATSON prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PAUL MATSON's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $47K in brand drug costs.
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 PAUL MATSON prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PAUL MATSON's most frequently prescribed drugs include Bupropion Xl, Spravato, Duloxetine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PAUL MATSON accept Medicare?
PAUL MATSON appears in CMS Medicare data with 360 Part D claims and 20 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PAUL MATSON's credentials?
PAUL MATSON's NPI is 1235678954. 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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