Susan Lea Andersen, CNP
Patients across MN can see Susan Lea Andersen, CNP in person in Albert Lea or via virtual visit — no travel required. She has been practicing since 2017 — over 9 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 91% of reporting doctors in Minnesota
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better96.1%
Minnesota avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.3 pts)
Top 9% of reporting doctors in MinnesotaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
268
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
302
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
431
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $8k
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 (-2%) — less common here
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 (-6%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.59 / 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 · Mar 6, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
9 years in practice
Established
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
Taxonomy: 363L00000X
Mailing address
Po Box 860912, Minneapolis, MN 55486-0912
Differs from practice location
Virtual Nursing Care With Susan Lea Andersen
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Susan Lea Andersen for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Albert Lea 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 Susan Lea Andersen
Dr. Andersen is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Albert Lea, MN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (888) 999-2386.
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 Susan Lea Andersen
Practice Location
404 W Fountain St, Albert Lea, MN 56007-2437
Mailing Address
Po Box 860912, Minneapolis, MN 55486-0912
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