Margaret M Briese, CNS
Margaret M Briese is a Clinical Nurse Specialist based in Mankato, MN with over 23 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Margaret M Briese, CNS practices as part of a group clinical nurse specialist practice in Mankato, MN. She has been practicing since 2007 — over 23 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have mood disorders, anxiety, and schizophrenia.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 40% of reporting doctors in Minnesota
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2073dNPPES updated 2020-09-18 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.3%
Minnesota avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in MinnesotaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
135
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
237
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
6,528
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.63M
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 Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, and Schizophrenia.
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+25%) — a focus area for this doctor
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-26%) — less common here
Patterns of thinking and behavior that differ significantly from social expectations
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-32%) — less common here
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$18 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Margaret M Briese's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.34 / 1.00
Below-average vulnerabilityShe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Sep 17, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
23 years in practice
Experienced
A registered nurse who, through a graduate degree program in nursing, or through a formal post-basic education program or continuing education courses and clinical experience, is expert in a specialty area of nursing practice within one or more of the components of direct patient/client care, consultation, education, research and administration.
Taxonomy: 364S00000X
Virtual Clinical Nurse Specialist Care With Margaret M Briese
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Margaret M Briese for mood disorder follow-ups, anxiety counseling, follow-up consultations — no travel to Mankato 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 Margaret M Briese
Dr. Briese is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Mankato, MN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (507) 304-4319.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Margaret M Briese
Practice Location
410 S 5th St, Mankato, MN 56001-4592
Mailing Address
410 S 5th St, Mankato, MN 56001-4592
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