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2026 NPPES data Nutrition Education Nutritionist NPI 1730462631 RN
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Nutrition Education Nutritionist in Fargo, North 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 2,229 in Nutrition Education Nutritionist, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 309 beneficiaries · Nutrition Education Nutritionist avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
24%
generic claims · 66% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
83/100
▼ 0 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$123.47
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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
Tammy Branden, RN reported a CMS MIPS final score of 83/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 2,240 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 83/100
- MIPS score · 0 vs avg
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 24%
- generic prescribing
- $123.47
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
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.
Tammy Branden, RN's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
83 39th percentile higher than 39% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
What does the federal data show about Tammy Branden, RN?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Nutrition Education Nutritionist
Medicare Part D claims
2,240 77% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
83/100 0.1 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in North Dakota
How Nutrition Education Nutritionist compares to other specialties among North Dakota providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Tammy Branden, RN's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nutrition Education Nutritionist national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 83/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Nutrition Education Nutritionist) - 83/100 vs national avg 83.1
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.
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Tammy Branden, RN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nutrition Education Nutritionist provider holding RN credentials at 2400 32ND AVE S, Fargo, ND, 58103, with a listed phone of (701) 234-8640. NPI 1730462631 was issued on 09/27/2011.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,240 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 309 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.8 million in drug spend, split 66% brand-name and 24% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 83/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 87.1, Cost 57.1), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Nutrition Education Nutritionist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,229 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,267 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 | 1730462631 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Nutrition Education Nutritionist |
| Credentials | RN |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 09/27/2011 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
82.9973
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
87.0681
Quality
57.0897
Cost
99
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Tammy Branden, RN 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.
Sanford Medical Center Fargo
★★★★☆ 4/5
West Fargo, ND
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 350011
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Tammy Branden, RN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$123
Largest payer
Dexcom, Inc.
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy
Tammy Branden, RN - brand share 66.0%
Nutrition Education Nutritionist average
66% brand-name claims vs 24% generic, on 2,240 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.
2,240
Total Claims
$1.8M
Total Drug Cost
309
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 4,220
- Total Day Supply
- 123,153
- Brand vs Generic
- 66% brand / 24% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $1.7M
- Generic Drug Cost
- $21K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 66.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.00
- Gender Split
- 55% female / 45% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 89, 65-74: 142, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Tammy Branden, RN prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Ozempic
Ozempic
311 claims
- Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl Er
205 claims
- Novolog Flexpen
Novolog Flexpen
178 claims
- Humalog Kwikpen U-… 121
Humalog Kwikpen U-100
121 claims
- Tresiba Flextouch … 117
Tresiba Flextouch U-100
117 claims
- Tresiba Flextouch … 94
Tresiba Flextouch U-200
94 claims
- Victoza 3-Pak 76
Victoza 3-Pak
76 claims
- Metformin Hcl 69
Metformin Hcl
69 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Ozempic Semaglutide | 311 |
| Metformin Hcl Er Metformin Hcl | 205 |
| Novolog Flexpen Insulin Aspart | 178 |
| Humalog Kwikpen U-100 Insulin Lispro | 121 |
| Tresiba Flextouch U-100 Insulin Degludec | 117 |
| Tresiba Flextouch U-200 Insulin Degludec | 94 |
| Victoza 3-Pak Liraglutide | 76 |
| Metformin Hcl | 69 |
| Jardiance Empagliflozin | 61 |
| Trulicity Dulaglutide | 50 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Nutrition Education Nutritionist Overview
How Tammy Branden, RN fits within the Nutrition Education Nutritionist landscape nationally.
2,229
Nutrition Education Nutritionist Providers in US
54
States with Nutrition Education Nutritionist
1,267
Avg Claims per Provider
Tammy Branden, RN's 2,240 claims are above the specialty average of 1,267.
Nearby Nutrition Education Nutritionist Providers in North Dakota
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Dakota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Branden.
Dr. Donna Amundson
CDE
Bismarck, ND
Ryan Bosch
Fargo, ND
Dr. Peggy Dunnigan
RN
Langdon, ND
Dr. Kathy Heitkamp
CDE
Fargo, ND
Jennifer Jurak
Williston, ND
Compare Nutrition Education Nutritionist 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 North Dakota medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Nutrition Education Nutritionist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tammy Branden, RN's specialty? ▼
Tammy Branden, RN specializes in Nutrition Education Nutritionist and practices in Fargo, North Dakota. Credentials: RN.
How much does Tammy Branden, RN prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Tammy Branden, RN wrote 2,240 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.8M in drug costs for 309 beneficiaries.
What is Tammy Branden, RN's Medicare quality score? ▼
Tammy Branden, RN has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 83/100 (Quality: 87.1, Cost: 57.1). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Tammy Branden, RN located? ▼
Tammy Branden, RN is located at 2400 32ND AVE S, Fargo, ND, 58103. Phone: (701) 234-8640.
What is Tammy Branden, RN's NPI number? ▼
Tammy Branden, RN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730462631, issued on 09/27/2011.
Does Tammy Branden, RN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Tammy Branden, RN's prescribing is 66% brand-name and 24% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.7M in brand drug costs.
How many Nutrition Education Nutritionist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 2,229 Nutrition Education Nutritionist providers across 54 states in the US. The average Nutrition Education Nutritionist provider writes 1,267 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Tammy Branden, RN prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Tammy Branden, RN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ozempic, Metformin Hcl Er, Novolog Flexpen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Tammy Branden, RN accept Medicare? ▼
Tammy Branden, RN appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,240 Part D claims and 309 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Tammy Branden, RN's credentials? ▼
Tammy Branden, RN's NPI is 1730462631 with credentials RN. 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.
- 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.
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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