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2026 NPPES data Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse NPI 1780182667 PMHNP-BC
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Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse in Westborough, Massachusetts.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 11,711 in Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
183
Medicare Part D claims · Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse avg: 893
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Alina Birch, PMHNP-BC filed 183 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse in Westborough, Massachusetts, prescribing 86% generic.
- 183
- Part D claims, 2023
- 86%
- generic prescribing
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Alina Birch, PMHNP-BC's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
183 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Alina Birch, PMHNP-BC?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse
Medicare Part D claims
183 80% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Massachusetts
How Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Alina Birch, PMHNP-BC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse provider holding PMHNP-BC credentials at 8 LYMAN ST STE 200, Westborough, MA, 01581, with a listed phone of (617) 431-6140. NPI 1780182667 was issued on 01/25/2018.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 183 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $9K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count.
Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 11,711 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 893 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1780182667 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse |
| Credentials | PMHNP-BC |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 01/25/2018 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Alina Birch, PMHNP-BC bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Arcara Personalized Psychiatry PLLC
Westborough, MA
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
License & disciplinary context - Massachusetts BORIM 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Alina Birch, PMHNP-BC. To verify Alina Birch, PMHNP-BC's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases
BORIM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Alina Birch, PMHNP-BC - brand share 14.0%
Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse average
14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 183 2023 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
183
Total Claims
$9K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 213
- Total Day Supply
- 6,325
- Brand vs Generic
- 14% brand / 86% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $4K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $5K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 45.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.78
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Alina Birch, PMHNP-BC prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Lamotrigine
Lamotrigine
24 claims
- Fluvoxamine Maleate
Fluvoxamine Maleate
17 claims
- Clonidine Hcl
Clonidine Hcl
16 claims
- Ziprasidone Hcl
Ziprasidone Hcl
16 claims
- Buspirone Hcl
Buspirone Hcl
12 claims
- Aripiprazole
Aripiprazole
11 claims
- Methylphenidate Hcl
Methylphenidate Hcl
11 claims
- Naltrexone Hcl
Naltrexone Hcl
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Lamotrigine | 24 |
| Fluvoxamine Maleate | 17 |
| Clonidine Hcl | 16 |
| Ziprasidone Hcl | 16 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 12 |
| Aripiprazole | 11 |
| Methylphenidate Hcl | 11 |
| Naltrexone Hcl | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse Overview
How Alina Birch, PMHNP-BC fits within the Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse landscape nationally.
11,711
Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse Providers in US
54
States with Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse
893
Avg Claims per Provider
Alina Birch, PMHNP-BC's 183 claims are below the specialty average of 893.
Nearby Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse Providers in Massachusetts
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Massachusetts, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Birch.
Dr. Rachel Abarbanel
PMHNP-BC
Brookline, MA
Dr. Deborah Abrahams
RN
Southbridge, MA
Dr. Robert Acevedo
RN
Danvers, MA
Alannah Acosta
Salem, MA
Dr. David Adair
RN
Springfield, MA
Compare Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alina Birch, PMHNP-BC's specialty? ▼
Alina Birch, PMHNP-BC specializes in Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse and practices in Westborough, Massachusetts. Credentials: PMHNP-BC.
How much does Alina Birch, PMHNP-BC prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Alina Birch, PMHNP-BC wrote 183 Medicare Part D claims totaling $9K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is Alina Birch, PMHNP-BC located? ▼
Alina Birch, PMHNP-BC is located at 8 LYMAN ST STE 200, Westborough, MA, 01581. Phone: (617) 431-6140.
What is Alina Birch, PMHNP-BC's NPI number? ▼
Alina Birch, PMHNP-BC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780182667, issued on 01/25/2018.
Does Alina Birch, PMHNP-BC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Alina Birch, PMHNP-BC's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $4K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 11,711 Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse providers across 54 states in the US. The average Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse provider writes 893 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Alina Birch, PMHNP-BC prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Alina Birch, PMHNP-BC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Lamotrigine, Fluvoxamine Maleate, Clonidine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Alina Birch, PMHNP-BC accept Medicare? ▼
Alina Birch, PMHNP-BC appears in CMS Medicare data with 183 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Alina Birch, PMHNP-BC's credentials? ▼
Alina Birch, PMHNP-BC's NPI is 1780182667 with credentials PMHNP-BC. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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