Nara Anne Paulsen, PA-C

Physician Assistant

Nara Anne Paulsen is a Physician Assistant based in Edina, MN with over 6 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

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Nara Anne Paulsen, PA-C has practiced medical for 6+ years, working in group practice. With 6+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Edina area. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have mood disorders, hypertension, and depression.

1 of 611 Physician Assistant providers in MNSee all Physician Assistant in Edina6+ years experienceNPI since 2021

Older · 1300dNPPES updated 2022-11-01 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Minnesota Board of Medical Practice

Contact & Location

Practice Location

6545 France Ave S Ste 450, Edina, MN 55435-2122

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

60.4%

Minnesota avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-22.4 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

60

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

106

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

386

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $154k

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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, Hypertension, and Depression.

Mood Disorders
55%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-17%)53%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-17%) — less common here

Depression
Higher than avg (+21%)53%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+18%)52%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-20%)50%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-20%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-9%)40%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

Substance Use Disorders
27%

Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues

Asthma
Higher than avg (+12%)25%

A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing

US avg: 13.3%

↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Oct 31, 2022

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 6 years in practice

    Established

Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Taxonomy: 363A00000X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

4719 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407-3514

Differs from practice location

Virtual Medical Care With Nara Anne Paulsen

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Nara Anne Paulsen for mood disorder follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, depression management — no travel to Edina 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 Nara Anne Paulsen

NPI records show Dr. Paulsen as active with telehealth listed in Edina, MN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (612) 626-6688.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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