2026 NPPES data Women's Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1790865756 APRN
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ALISON BARLOW, APRN

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner in NASHVILLE, Tennessee. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
173
Medicare Part D claims · 74 beneficiaries · Women's Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 262
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
97.1279/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: ALISON BARLOW, APRN is a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in NASHVILLE, Tennessee with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 173 claims across 74 beneficiaries — 12% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.1279/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: ALISON BARLOW, APRN reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.1279 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 173 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

ALISON BARLOW, APRN at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/16/2006

NPI 1790865756

Primary specialty

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

9,452 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

173 34% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 262

MIPS final score

97.1279/100 14.027900000000002% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Women's Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner share within Tennessee

1. Women's Health Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner share within Tennessee

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ALISON BARLOW, APRN's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Women's Health Nurse Practitioner national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
97.1279/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Women's Health Nurse Practitioner) — 97.1279/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%97.1%
MIPS final score (Women's Health Nurse Practitioner) — 97.1279/100 vs national avg 83.1

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.

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ALISON BARLOW, APRN is a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in NASHVILLE, Tennessee, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: APRN. NPI: 1790865756. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

ALISON BARLOW, APRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner provider holding APRN credentials at 3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, NASHVILLE, TN, 37232, with a listed phone of (615) 322-3000. NPI 1790865756 was issued on 10/16/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BARLOW most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 173 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 74 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $42K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 97.1279/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 85.6458), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,452 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 262 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232

Provider Details

NPI 1790865756
Specialty Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Credentials APRN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/16/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

97.1279
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
85.6458
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ALISON BARLOW, APRN 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.

VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
★★★★★ 5/5
NASHVILLE, TN
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 440039

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

ALISON BARLOW, APRN — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 173 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.

173
Total Claims
$42K
Total Drug Cost
74
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
300
Total Day Supply
7,772
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$37K
Generic Drug Cost
$5K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.39

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Estradiol
34
Clobetasol Propionate
13
Fluconazole
12
Gabapentin
12
Nystatin
12

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Overview

How ALISON BARLOW, APRN fits within the Women's Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

9,452
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
55
States with Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
262
Avg Claims per Provider

ALISON BARLOW, APRN's 173 claims are below the specialty average of 262.

Nearby Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in Tennessee

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Tennessee, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BARLOW.

Compare Women's Health Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ALISON BARLOW, APRN's specialty?
ALISON BARLOW, APRN specializes in Women's Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in NASHVILLE, Tennessee. Credentials: APRN.
How much does ALISON BARLOW, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ALISON BARLOW, APRN wrote 173 Medicare Part D claims totaling $42K in drug costs for 74 beneficiaries.
What is ALISON BARLOW, APRN's Medicare quality score?
ALISON BARLOW, APRN has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.1279/100 (Quality: 85.6458). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ALISON BARLOW, APRN located?
ALISON BARLOW, APRN is located at 3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, NASHVILLE, TN, 37232. Phone: (615) 322-3000.
What is ALISON BARLOW, APRN's NPI number?
ALISON BARLOW, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790865756, issued on 10/16/2006.
Does ALISON BARLOW, APRN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ALISON BARLOW, APRN's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $37K in brand drug costs.
How many Women's Health Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 9,452 Women's Health Nurse Practitioner providers across 55 states in the US. The average Women's Health Nurse Practitioner provider writes 262 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ALISON BARLOW, APRN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ALISON BARLOW, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Estradiol, Clobetasol Propionate, Fluconazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ALISON BARLOW, APRN accept Medicare?
ALISON BARLOW, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 173 Part D claims and 74 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ALISON BARLOW, APRN's credentials?
ALISON BARLOW, APRN's NPI is 1790865756 with credentials APRN. 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

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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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