Janine Pingel, MD
Janine Pingel is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Eagan, MN with over 32 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across MN can see Janine Pingel, MD in person in Eagan or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at University of Missouri, Columbia School of Medicine (class of 1994), she has been practicing for over 32 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 93.69/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 48% of reporting doctors in Minnesota
- Uses generic medications more than 51% of reporting doctors in Minnesota
- Federal MIPS score higher than 93% of MIPS-scored doctors in Minnesota
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6585dNPPES updated 2008-05-12 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 93% of doctors in Minnesota on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202393.69/100
Minnesota avg: 84.7 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.1 pts)
Top 7% of MIPS-scored doctors in MinnesotaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.73%
Minnesota avg: 4.3 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.4 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Minnesota0.73% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88.7%
Minnesota avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.9 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in MinnesotaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
153
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
309
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,581
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $283k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,431 reporting peers in Minnesota.
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 (-16%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-21%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — 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 (-6%) — 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 · 1994
University of Missouri, Columbia School of Medicine
32 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
University of Missouri, Columbia School of Medicine (Class of 1994)
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Janine Pingel
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Janine Pingel for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Eagan 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 Janine Pingel
NPI records show Dr. Pingel as active with telehealth listed in Eagan, MN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (651) 406-8880.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
1440 Duckwood Dr, Eagan, MN 55122-1451
Mailing Address
1440 Duckwood Dr, Eagan, MN 55122-1451
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