Shelly Marie Mahowald, FNP-C

Family Nurse Practitioner

(218) 333-5000Bemidji, MN
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Shelly Marie Mahowald, FNP-C has been part of the Bemidji medical community since 2020 in independent practice. She graduated from University of North Dakota School of Medicine in 2019 and has 7+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 31% of reporting doctors in Minnesota
  • Uses generic medications more than 71% of reporting doctors in Minnesota
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 444 Nurse Practitioner providers in MNSee all Nurse Practitioner in Bemidji7+ years experienceNPI since 2020

Older · 2130dNPPES updated 2020-07-06 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1611 Anne St Nw, Bemidji, MN 56601-5114

Fax: (218) 333-5880
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

30.37/100

Minnesota avg: 84.7 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-53.2 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

2.26%

Minnesota avg: 4.3 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.8 pts)

2.26% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

90.8%

Minnesota avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+8 pts)

Better than 71% of reporting doctors in Minnesota

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

Medicare Patients

264

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

305

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

2,660

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $264k

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-6%)64%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-12%)58%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-5%)44%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-7%)25%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
22%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-13%)21%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-14%)20%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here

Atrial Fibrillation
Lower than avg (-2%)20%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

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. Graduated medical school · 2019

    University of North Dakota School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Jul 5, 2020

    CMS-verified certification date

  3. 7 years in practice

    Established

Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 363LF0000X

Education & Training

University of North Dakota School of Medicine (Class of 2019)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 5074, Sioux Falls, SD 57117-5074

Differs from practice location

Virtual Nursing Care With Shelly Marie Mahowald

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Shelly Marie Mahowald for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Bemidji 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 Shelly Marie Mahowald

Dr. Mahowald is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Bemidji, MN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (218) 333-5000.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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