2026 NPPES data Social Worker NPI 1447819263 MSW, LICSW
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SARAH CHRISTOPHERSON, MSW, LICSW

Social Worker in MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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MIPS score
81.7216/100
▼ 1 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: SARAH CHRISTOPHERSON, MSW, LICSW is a Social Worker ([object Object]) practicing in MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 81.7216/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What the federal data shows

SARAH CHRISTOPHERSON, MSW, LICSW reported a CMS MIPS final score of 81.7216/100 — below the 83.1 national average.

81.7216/100
MIPS score · -1 vs avg

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SARAH CHRISTOPHERSON, MSW, LICSW's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

82 36th percentile higher than 36% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

SARAH CHRISTOPHERSON, MSW, LICSW at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/06/2019

NPI 1447819263

Primary specialty

Social Worker

High-volume

139,752 US NPIs in this specialty

MIPS final score

81.7216/100 1.3783999999999992% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Social Worker compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Social Worker share within Minnesota

1. Social Worker42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Social Worker share within Minnesota

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SARAH CHRISTOPHERSON, MSW, LICSW's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Social Worker national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
81.7216/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Social Worker) — 81.7216/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%81.7%
MIPS final score (Social Worker) — 81.7216/100 vs national avg 83.1

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.

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SARAH CHRISTOPHERSON, MSW, LICSW is a Social Worker provider practicing in MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MSW, LICSW. NPI: 1447819263. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

SARAH CHRISTOPHERSON, MSW, LICSW appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Social Worker provider holding MSW, LICSW credentials at 324 E 35TH ST, MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55408, with a listed phone of (612) 827-7181. NPI 1447819263 was issued on 06/06/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHRISTOPHERSON 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 prescribing data is not currently published for this NPI, which typically means the provider either wrote fewer than 11 Part D claims in the most recent reporting year, does not participate in Medicare, or practices in a specialty that rarely prescribes outpatient drugs. Absence of prescribing data is not a quality signal — many Social Worker providers operate outside Part D entirely. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 81.7216/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 69.8683, Cost 59.7305), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Social Worker is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 139,752 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,486 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

324 E 35TH ST
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55408

Provider Details

NPI 1447819263
Specialty Social Worker
Credentials MSW, LICSW
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/06/2019

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

81.7216
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
69.8683
Quality
59.7305
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Social Worker Overview

How SARAH CHRISTOPHERSON, MSW, LICSW fits within the Social Worker landscape nationally.

139,752
Social Worker Providers in US
54
States with Social Worker
1,486
Avg Claims per Provider

Nearby Social Worker Providers in Minnesota

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

Compare Social Worker nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SARAH CHRISTOPHERSON, MSW, LICSW's specialty?
SARAH CHRISTOPHERSON, MSW, LICSW specializes in Social Worker and practices in MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. Credentials: MSW, LICSW.
What is SARAH CHRISTOPHERSON, MSW, LICSW's Medicare quality score?
SARAH CHRISTOPHERSON, MSW, LICSW has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 81.7216/100 (Quality: 69.8683, Cost: 59.7305). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SARAH CHRISTOPHERSON, MSW, LICSW located?
SARAH CHRISTOPHERSON, MSW, LICSW is located at 324 E 35TH ST, MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55408. Phone: (612) 827-7181.
What is SARAH CHRISTOPHERSON, MSW, LICSW's NPI number?
SARAH CHRISTOPHERSON, MSW, LICSW's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447819263, issued on 06/06/2019.
How many Social Worker providers are there in the US?
There are 139,752 Social Worker providers across 54 states in the US. The average Social Worker provider writes 1,486 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does SARAH CHRISTOPHERSON, MSW, LICSW accept Medicare?
SARAH CHRISTOPHERSON, MSW, LICSW appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SARAH CHRISTOPHERSON, MSW, LICSW's credentials?
SARAH CHRISTOPHERSON, MSW, LICSW's NPI is 1447819263 with credentials MSW, LICSW. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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