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2026 NPPES data Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1285373738 PMHNP-BC
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Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner 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 40,776 in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, 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
583
Medicare Part D claims · 40 beneficiaries · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 927
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Thomas Ugelstad, PMHNP-BC filed 583 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Fargo, North Dakota, prescribing 97% generic.
- 583
- Part D claims, 2023
- 97%
- generic prescribing
- ≥66th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
Thomas Ugelstad, PMHNP-BC's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
583 ≥ 66th percentile 66% of 1,370,886 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Thomas Ugelstad, PMHNP-BC?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
583 37% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Dakota
How Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among North Dakota providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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Thomas Ugelstad, PMHNP-BC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider holding PMHNP-BC credentials at 4656 AMBER VALLEY PKWY S STE 102, Fargo, ND, 58104, with a listed phone of (701) 251-0551. NPI 1285373738 was issued on 06/02/2022.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 583 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 40 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $31K in drug spend, split 3% brand-name and 97% generic by claim count.
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 40,776 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 927 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 | 1285373738 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | PMHNP-BC |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/02/2022 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Thomas Ugelstad, PMHNP-BC - brand share 3.0%
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner average
3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 583 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.
583
Total Claims
$31K
Total Drug Cost
40
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 800
- Total Day Supply
- 20,984
- Brand vs Generic
- 3% brand / 97% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $11K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $19K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 51.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.62
- Gender Split
- 43% female / 58% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 27, 65-74: N/A, 75-84: N/A, 85+: 0
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Thomas Ugelstad, PMHNP-BC prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Quetiapine Fumarate
Quetiapine Fumarate
51 claims
- Lorazepam
Lorazepam
44 claims
- Venlafaxine Hcl Er
Venlafaxine Hcl Er
31 claims
- Aripiprazole
Aripiprazole
28 claims
- Oxcarbazepine
Oxcarbazepine
24 claims
- Duloxetine Hcl
Duloxetine Hcl
22 claims
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
22 claims
- Buspirone Hcl 19
Buspirone Hcl
19 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 51 |
| Lorazepam | 44 |
| Venlafaxine Hcl Er Venlafaxine Hcl | 31 |
| Aripiprazole | 28 |
| Oxcarbazepine | 24 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 22 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 22 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 19 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 19 |
| Olanzapine | 19 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Thomas Ugelstad, PMHNP-BC fits within the Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
40,776
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
927
Avg Claims per Provider
Thomas Ugelstad, PMHNP-BC's 583 claims are below the specialty average of 927.
Nearby Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in North Dakota
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Dakota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Ugelstad.
Dr. Tonya Anderson
NP
Minot, ND
Diana Arrah
Minot, ND
Dr. Tonya Auck
P-MHNP-BC
Bismarck, ND
Dr. Ryan Backer
APRN-PMHNP
Fargo, ND
Dr. Jessica Balvitsch
NP
Bismarck, ND
Compare Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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- 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas Ugelstad, PMHNP-BC's specialty? ▼
Thomas Ugelstad, PMHNP-BC specializes in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in Fargo, North Dakota. Credentials: PMHNP-BC.
How much does Thomas Ugelstad, PMHNP-BC prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Thomas Ugelstad, PMHNP-BC wrote 583 Medicare Part D claims totaling $31K in drug costs for 40 beneficiaries.
Where is Thomas Ugelstad, PMHNP-BC located? ▼
Thomas Ugelstad, PMHNP-BC is located at 4656 AMBER VALLEY PKWY S STE 102, Fargo, ND, 58104. Phone: (701) 251-0551.
What is Thomas Ugelstad, PMHNP-BC's NPI number? ▼
Thomas Ugelstad, PMHNP-BC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285373738, issued on 06/02/2022.
Does Thomas Ugelstad, PMHNP-BC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Thomas Ugelstad, PMHNP-BC's prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $11K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 40,776 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider writes 927 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Thomas Ugelstad, PMHNP-BC prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Thomas Ugelstad, PMHNP-BC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Quetiapine Fumarate, Lorazepam, Venlafaxine Hcl Er. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Thomas Ugelstad, PMHNP-BC accept Medicare? ▼
Thomas Ugelstad, PMHNP-BC appears in CMS Medicare data with 583 Part D claims and 40 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Thomas Ugelstad, PMHNP-BC's credentials? ▼
Thomas Ugelstad, PMHNP-BC's NPI is 1285373738 with credentials PMHNP-BC. 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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