Sara Anne Pitzer, APRN, CNP
Sara Anne Pitzer is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in North Mankato, MN with over 13 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Sara Anne Pitzer, APRN, CNP has practiced nursing for 13+ years, working in group practice. She has been in practice for 13+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 28% of reporting doctors in Minnesota
- Uses generic medications more than 59% of reporting doctors in Minnesota
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 93dNPPES updated 2026-02-19 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1575 Lookout Dr, North Mankato, MN 56003-2503
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.6%
Minnesota avg: 4.3 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.5 pts)
2.6% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.5%
Minnesota avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.7 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in MinnesotaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
332
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
374
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,114
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $50k
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%Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor
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%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.63 / 1.00
Moderate 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 · Feb 18, 2026
Self-reported via NPPES
13 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Mailing address
1025 Marsh St, Mankato, MN 56001-4752
Differs from practice location
Virtual Nursing Care With Sara Anne Pitzer
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Sara Anne Pitzer for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to North 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 Sara Anne Pitzer
NPI records show Dr. Pitzer as active with telehealth listed in North Mankato, MN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (507) 625-1811.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Sara Anne Pitzer
Practice Location
1575 Lookout Dr, North Mankato, MN 56003-2503
Mailing Address
1025 Marsh St, Mankato, MN 56001-4752
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