2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1629623525 PA-C
Verify on CMS →

REBECCA ERTSGAARD, PA-C

Physician Assistant in BLAINE, Minnesota. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

Federal data — no proprietary rating. PlainDoctor publishes the actual CMS NPPES and Medicare records — NPI registration, specialty, practice location, and prescribing data — without a composite score or editorial opinion on top. Every field traces to a federal source.
Prescribing volume
839
Medicare Part D claims · 332 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

REBECCA ERTSGAARD, PA-C filed 839 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in BLAINE, Minnesota, prescribing 91% generic.

839
Part D claims, 2023
91%
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.

REBECCA ERTSGAARD, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

839 Top 27% higher than 73% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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

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 REBECCA ERTSGAARD, PA-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/07/2019

NPI 1629623525

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

839 6% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Physician Assistant share within Minnesota

1. Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physician Assistant share within Minnesota

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Physician Assistant (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Physician Assistant ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — 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).

REBECCA ERTSGAARD, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 11091 ULYSSES ST NE STE 100, BLAINE, MN, 55434, with a listed phone of (612) 879-1000. NPI 1629623525 was issued on 08/07/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ERTSGAARD 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 839 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 332 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $163K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% 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.

Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 149,975 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 790 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

11091 ULYSSES ST NE STE 100
BLAINE, MN 55434

Provider Details

NPI 1629623525
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/07/2019

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where REBECCA ERTSGAARD, PA-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.

NORAN NEUROLOGICAL CLINIC, P.A.
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

REBECCA ERTSGAARD, PA-C — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 839 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.

839
Total Claims
$163K
Total Drug Cost
332
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,386
Total Day Supply
40,772
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$130K
Generic Drug Cost
$33K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.30
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male
Age Distribution
<65: 90, 65-74: 125, 75-84: 97, 85+: 20

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What REBECCA ERTSGAARD, PA-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
Gabapentin
106
Pregabalin
67
Levetiracetam
62
Donepezil Hcl
48
Lamotrigine
38
Carbidopa-Levodopa
Carbidopa/Levodopa
35
Topiramate
34
Memantine Hcl
28
Baclofen
23
Nurtec Odt
Rimegepant Sulfate
18

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How REBECCA ERTSGAARD, PA-C fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

REBECCA ERTSGAARD, PA-C's 839 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Minnesota

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

Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is REBECCA ERTSGAARD, PA-C's specialty?
REBECCA ERTSGAARD, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in BLAINE, Minnesota. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does REBECCA ERTSGAARD, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, REBECCA ERTSGAARD, PA-C wrote 839 Medicare Part D claims totaling $163K in drug costs for 332 beneficiaries.
Where is REBECCA ERTSGAARD, PA-C located?
REBECCA ERTSGAARD, PA-C is located at 11091 ULYSSES ST NE STE 100, BLAINE, MN, 55434. Phone: (612) 879-1000.
What is REBECCA ERTSGAARD, PA-C's NPI number?
REBECCA ERTSGAARD, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629623525, issued on 08/07/2019.
Does REBECCA ERTSGAARD, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
REBECCA ERTSGAARD, PA-C's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $130K in brand drug costs.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 149,975 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 790 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does REBECCA ERTSGAARD, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, REBECCA ERTSGAARD, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Pregabalin, Levetiracetam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does REBECCA ERTSGAARD, PA-C accept Medicare?
REBECCA ERTSGAARD, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 839 Part D claims and 332 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify REBECCA ERTSGAARD, PA-C's credentials?
REBECCA ERTSGAARD, PA-C's NPI is 1629623525 with credentials PA-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