Caroline Baerg, MD
NPI 1518946573 · Family Medicine Physician · Mankato, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Caroline Baerg, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Mankato, MN (NPI 1518946573).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518946573
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 37939 (MN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,412 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 456 | $123 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 355 | $9 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 199 | $126 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 186 | $9 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 175 | $13 |
| Blood Test, Basic Group of Blood Chemicals (calcium, Total)80048 | 141 | $8 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 108 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 549 | 146 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 393 | 92 |
| Omeprazole | 311 | 87 |
| Losartan Potassium | 300 | 80 |
| Metformin Hclbrand: Metformin Hcl Er | 225 | 52 |
| Simvastatin | 208 | 54 |
| Lisinopril |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$32 across 2 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-01-10
- Last updated
- 2020-07-09
- Certified
- 2020-07-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Caroline Baerg's NPI number?
- Caroline Baerg's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518946573, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Caroline Baerg's specialty?
- Caroline Baerg is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Caroline Baerg located?
- Caroline Baerg's practice location on file with NPPES is 1230 E Main St, Mankato, MN 56001-5066.
- What is Caroline Baerg's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Caroline Baerg is (507) 625-1811.
- Does Caroline Baerg accept Medicare?
- Caroline Baerg is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Caroline Baerg's NPI active?
- Yes — Caroline Baerg's NPI (1518946573) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-07-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.