Carol Minzel, CNP
NPI 1659309342 · Nurse Practitioner · Austin, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carol Minzel, CNP is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Austin, MN (NPI 1659309342).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659309342
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- CNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- R09632521 (MN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
123 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 90 | $78 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 19 | $49 |
| Removal of Impacted Ear Wax By Washing69209 | 14 | $19 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $19–$78 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cefdinir | 47 | 45 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 32 | 32 |
| Prednisone | 17 | 17 |
| Cephalexin | 17 | 17 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 14 | 13 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 13 | 12 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 13 | 13 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-29
- Last updated
- 2026-03-10
- Certified
- 2026-03-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carol Minzel's NPI number?
- Carol Minzel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659309342, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carol Minzel's specialty?
- Carol Minzel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Carol Minzel located?
- Carol Minzel's practice location on file with NPPES is 1000 1st Dr Nw, Austin, MN 55912-2941.
- What is Carol Minzel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carol Minzel is (507) 433-7351.
- Does Carol Minzel accept Medicare?
- Carol Minzel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carol Minzel's NPI active?
- Yes — Carol Minzel's NPI (1659309342) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-03-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.