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2026 NPPES data Registered Dietitian NPI 1437280690 PA-C
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Registered Dietitian in Milbank, South Dakota.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 64,580 in Registered Dietitian, 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
652
Medicare Part D claims · 404 beneficiaries · Registered Dietitian avg: 696
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 5% 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
Tamara Norling, PA-C filed 652 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Registered Dietitian in Milbank, South Dakota, prescribing 90% generic.
- 652
- Part D claims, 2023
- 90%
- 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.
Tamara Norling, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
652 Top 31% higher than 69% 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 Tamara Norling, PA-C?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Registered Dietitian
Medicare Part D claims
652 6% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in South Dakota
How Registered Dietitian compares to other specialties among South Dakota providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Registered Dietitian. Verify directly:
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).
Tamara Norling, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Registered Dietitian provider holding PA-C credentials at WAPITI MEDICAL STAFFING, Milbank, SD, 57252, with a listed phone of (605) 438-6918. NPI 1437280690 was issued on 03/08/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 652 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 404 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $10K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.2%.
Registered Dietitian is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 64,580 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 696 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 | 1437280690 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Registered Dietitian |
| Credentials | PA-C |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 03/08/2007 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Tamara Norling, 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.
According to CMS billing records, Tamara Norling, PA-C is affiliated with 4 Medicare-billing facilities, 1 of which carry a CMS Hospital overall star rating.
Grand Itasca Clinic And Hospital
★★★★☆ 4/5
Grand Rapids, MN
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 240064
Allina Health System
Champlin, MN
Sanford Health Network
Westbrook, MN
St. Luke's Hospital OF Duluth
Duluth, 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
Tamara Norling, PA-C - brand share 5.0%
Registered Dietitian average
5% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 652 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.
652
Total Claims
$10K
Total Drug Cost
404
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 656
- Total Day Supply
- 5,499
- Brand vs Generic
- 5% brand / 90% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $4K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $6K
- Opioid Claims
- 21 (3.2% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 273
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.12
- Gender Split
- 62% female / 38% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 44, 65-74: 173, 75-84: 130, 85+: 57
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Tamara Norling, PA-C prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Prednisone
Prednisone
129 claims
- Cephalexin
Cephalexin
74 claims
- Doxycycline Hyclate
Doxycycline Hyclate
62 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul… 38
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
38 claims
- Mupirocin 31
Mupirocin
31 claims
- Paxlovid (Eua) 27
Paxlovid (Eua)
27 claims
- Azithromycin 19
Azithromycin
19 claims
- Cefdinir 17
Cefdinir
17 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Prednisone | 129 |
| Cephalexin | 74 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 62 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 38 |
| Mupirocin | 31 |
| Paxlovid (Eua) Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir | 27 |
| Azithromycin | 19 |
| Cefdinir | 17 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 17 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 16 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Registered Dietitian Overview
How Tamara Norling, PA-C fits within the Registered Dietitian landscape nationally.
64,580
Registered Dietitian Providers in US
55
States with Registered Dietitian
696
Avg Claims per Provider
Tamara Norling, PA-C's 652 claims are below the specialty average of 696.
Nearby Registered Dietitian Providers in South Dakota
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Dakota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Norling.
Dr. Anne Ailts
MS, RD, LN
Sioux Falls, SD
Dr. Steven Arity
R.D.
Pine Ridge, SD
Dr. Mary Auch
RDLN
Vermillion, SD
Dr. Melissa Bardsley
RD, CDE, CD
Spearfish, SD
Dr. Linda Bartl
RD, LN
Aberdeen, SD
Compare Registered Dietitian 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 South Dakota medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Registered Dietitian peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tamara Norling, PA-C's specialty? ▼
Tamara Norling, PA-C specializes in Registered Dietitian and practices in Milbank, South Dakota. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does Tamara Norling, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Tamara Norling, PA-C wrote 652 Medicare Part D claims totaling $10K in drug costs for 404 beneficiaries.
Where is Tamara Norling, PA-C located? ▼
Tamara Norling, PA-C is located at WAPITI MEDICAL STAFFING, Milbank, SD, 57252. Phone: (605) 438-6918.
What is Tamara Norling, PA-C's NPI number? ▼
Tamara Norling, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437280690, issued on 03/08/2007.
Does Tamara Norling, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Tamara Norling, PA-C's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $4K in brand drug costs.
Does Tamara Norling, PA-C prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Tamara Norling, PA-C had 21 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.2%.
How many Registered Dietitian providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 64,580 Registered Dietitian providers across 55 states in the US. The average Registered Dietitian provider writes 696 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Tamara Norling, PA-C prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Tamara Norling, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Cephalexin, Doxycycline Hyclate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Tamara Norling, PA-C accept Medicare? ▼
Tamara Norling, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 652 Part D claims and 404 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Tamara Norling, PA-C's credentials? ▼
Tamara Norling, PA-C's NPI is 1437280690 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
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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