Carrie J Torgersen, MD
With over 27 years in family medicine, Carrie J Torgersen, MD is a long-established family medicine physician in River Falls. She graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 1999 and has 27+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 83.53/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 39% of reporting doctors in Wisconsin
- Uses generic medications more than 66% of reporting doctors in Wisconsin
- Federal MIPS score higher than 76% of MIPS-scored doctors in Wisconsin
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2003dNPPES updated 2020-11-10 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1687 E Division St, River Falls, WI 54022-1571
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 76% of doctors in Wisconsin on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202383.53/100
Wisconsin avg: 82.1 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-0.1 pts)
Better than 76% of MIPS-scored doctors in WisconsinHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.06%
Wisconsin avg: 4.3 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3 pts)
2.06% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.5%
Wisconsin avg: 82.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.7 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in WisconsinHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
194
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
293
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,939
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $283k
Percentile rankings compared against 779 reporting peers in Wisconsin.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-17%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1999
University of Minnesota Medical School
Board certified · Nov 9, 2020
CMS-verified certification date
27 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
University of Minnesota Medical School (Class of 1999)
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Carrie J Torgersen
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Carrie J Torgersen for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to River Falls required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Carrie J Torgersen
Dr. Torgersen is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in River Falls, WI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (715) 425-6701.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Carrie J Torgersen
Practice Location
1687 E Division St, River Falls, WI 54022-1571
Mailing Address
1687 E Division St, River Falls, WI 54022-1571
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