Valerie Carlson, CNP
NPI 1780626606 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Waite Park, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Valerie Carlson, CNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Waite Park, MN (NPI 1780626606).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780626606
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- CNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- R1038110 (MN)
Specialties & taxonomies
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 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
384 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 | 155 | $105 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 127 | $7 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 65 | $148 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 37 | $74 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $7–$148 (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 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Progesterone, Micronizedbrand: Progesterone | 205 | 54 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 204 | 51 |
| Liothyronine Sodium | 71 | 14 |
| Levothyroxine Sodiumbrand: Synthroid | 34 | — |
| Thyroid,porkbrand: NP Thyroid | 27 | — |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 19 | — |
| Estradiol |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$19 across 1 record (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
- 2006-06-12
- Last updated
- 2020-01-29
- Certified
- 2020-01-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Valerie Carlson's NPI number?
- Valerie Carlson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780626606, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Valerie Carlson's specialty?
- Valerie Carlson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Valerie Carlson located?
- Valerie Carlson's practice location on file with NPPES is 901 3rd St N, Waite Park, MN 56387-1964.
- What is Valerie Carlson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Valerie Carlson is (320) 217-8480.
- Does Valerie Carlson accept Medicare?
- Valerie Carlson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Valerie Carlson's NPI active?
- Yes — Valerie Carlson's NPI (1780626606) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-01-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.