2026 NPPES data Advanced Practice Midwife NPI 1588159776 CNM, WHNP-BC
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AMY ALFANO, CNM, WHNP-BC

Advanced Practice Midwife in ARCATA, California. 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
55
Medicare Part D claims · 23 beneficiaries · Advanced Practice Midwife avg: 99
What the federal data reveals: AMY ALFANO, CNM, WHNP-BC is a Advanced Practice Midwife ([object Object]) practicing in ARCATA, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 55 claims across 23 beneficiaries .

What stands out: AMY ALFANO, CNM, WHNP-BC filed 55 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across ARCATA, California. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

AMY ALFANO, CNM, WHNP-BC at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/29/2018

NPI 1588159776

Primary specialty

Advanced Practice Midwife

Mid-sized

10,893 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

55 44% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 99

Specialty distribution in California

How Advanced Practice Midwife compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Advanced Practice Midwife share within California

1. Advanced Practice Midwife42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Advanced Practice Midwife share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Advanced Practice Midwife (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Advanced Practice Midwife ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Advanced Practice Midwife) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Advanced Practice Midwife) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

AMY ALFANO, CNM, WHNP-BC is a Advanced Practice Midwife provider practicing in ARCATA, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: CNM, WHNP-BC. NPI: 1588159776. 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.

AMY ALFANO, CNM, WHNP-BC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Advanced Practice Midwife provider holding CNM, WHNP-BC credentials at 3770 JANES RD, ARCATA, CA, 95521, with a listed phone of (707) 825-7588. NPI 1588159776 was issued on 06/29/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ALFANO 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 55 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 23 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend. 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.

Advanced Practice Midwife is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,893 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 99 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

3770 JANES RD
ARCATA, CA 95521

Provider Details

NPI 1588159776
Specialty Advanced Practice Midwife
Credentials CNM, WHNP-BC
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/29/2018

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where AMY ALFANO, CNM, WHNP-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.

OPEN DOOR COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS
CRESCENT CITY, CA

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 — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to AMY ALFANO, CNM, WHNP-BC. To verify AMY ALFANO, CNM, WHNP-BC's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

55
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
23
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
81
Total Day Supply
1,775
Generic Drug Cost
$1K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.72
Gender Split
100% female / 0% male

Advanced Practice Midwife Overview

How AMY ALFANO, CNM, WHNP-BC fits within the Advanced Practice Midwife landscape nationally.

10,893
Advanced Practice Midwife Providers in US
55
States with Advanced Practice Midwife
99
Avg Claims per Provider

AMY ALFANO, CNM, WHNP-BC's 55 claims are below the specialty average of 99.

Nearby Advanced Practice Midwife Providers in California

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

Compare Advanced Practice Midwife nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AMY ALFANO, CNM, WHNP-BC's specialty?
AMY ALFANO, CNM, WHNP-BC specializes in Advanced Practice Midwife and practices in ARCATA, California. Credentials: CNM, WHNP-BC.
How much does AMY ALFANO, CNM, WHNP-BC prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, AMY ALFANO, CNM, WHNP-BC wrote 55 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 23 beneficiaries.
Where is AMY ALFANO, CNM, WHNP-BC located?
AMY ALFANO, CNM, WHNP-BC is located at 3770 JANES RD, ARCATA, CA, 95521. Phone: (707) 825-7588.
What is AMY ALFANO, CNM, WHNP-BC's NPI number?
AMY ALFANO, CNM, WHNP-BC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588159776, issued on 06/29/2018.
How many Advanced Practice Midwife providers are there in the US?
There are 10,893 Advanced Practice Midwife providers across 55 states in the US. The average Advanced Practice Midwife provider writes 99 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does AMY ALFANO, CNM, WHNP-BC accept Medicare?
AMY ALFANO, CNM, WHNP-BC appears in CMS Medicare data with 55 Part D claims and 23 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify AMY ALFANO, CNM, WHNP-BC's credentials?
AMY ALFANO, CNM, WHNP-BC's NPI is 1588159776 with credentials CNM, WHNP-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

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.

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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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