2026 NPPES data Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1245473016 PMHNP-BC
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AMY HOWARD, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in GREENVILLE, North Carolina. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 131 beneficiaries · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 927
Generic prescribing
79%
generic claims · 21% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$940.91
48 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

AMY HOWARD, PMHNP-BC filed 2,564 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in GREENVILLE, North Carolina, prescribing 79% generic.

3K
Part D claims, 2023
79%
generic prescribing
$940.91
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

AMY HOWARD, PMHNP-BC's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

2,564 Top 13% higher than 87% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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 AMY HOWARD, PMHNP-BC?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/09/2009

NPI 1245473016

Primary specialty

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

39,953 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,564 177% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 927

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner share within North Carolina

1. Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) — 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 HOWARD, PMHNP-BC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider holding PMHNP-BC credentials at 2245 STANTONSBURG RD, GREENVILLE, NC, 27834, with a listed phone of (252) 752-0483. NPI 1245473016 was issued on 04/09/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HOWARD 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 2,564 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 131 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.8 million in drug spend, split 21% brand-name and 79% 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.

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 39,953 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 927 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

2245 STANTONSBURG RD
GREENVILLE, NC 27834

Provider Details

NPI 1245473016
Specialty Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Credentials PMHNP-BC
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/09/2009

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where AMY HOWARD, 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.

EASTER SEALS UCP NORTH CAROLINA AND VIRGINIA, INC.
KINSTON, NC

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

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for AMY HOWARD, PMHNP-BC. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$941

Largest payer

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

AMY HOWARD, PMHNP-BC — brand share 21.0%
Specialty average (est.)

21% brand-name claims vs 79% generic, on 2,564 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.

2,564
Total Claims
$1.8M
Total Drug Cost
131
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,826
Total Day Supply
83,151
Brand vs Generic
21% brand / 79% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.7M
Generic Drug Cost
$64K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
57.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.48
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male
Age Distribution
<65: 89, 65-74: 34, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What AMY HOWARD, PMHNP-BC prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Trazodone Hcl
169
Quetiapine Fumarate
132
Buspirone Hcl
91
Benztropine Mesylate
88
Clonazepam
86
Sertraline Hcl
84
Duloxetine Hcl
82
Fluoxetine Hcl
79
Aripiprazole
72
Abilify Maintena
Aripiprazole
64

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

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Overview

How AMY HOWARD, PMHNP-BC fits within the Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

39,953
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
927
Avg Claims per Provider

AMY HOWARD, PMHNP-BC's 2,564 claims are above the specialty average of 927.

Nearby Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as HOWARD.

Compare Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AMY HOWARD, PMHNP-BC's specialty?
AMY HOWARD, PMHNP-BC specializes in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in GREENVILLE, North Carolina. Credentials: PMHNP-BC.
How much does AMY HOWARD, PMHNP-BC prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, AMY HOWARD, PMHNP-BC wrote 2,564 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.8M in drug costs for 131 beneficiaries.
Where is AMY HOWARD, PMHNP-BC located?
AMY HOWARD, PMHNP-BC is located at 2245 STANTONSBURG RD, GREENVILLE, NC, 27834. Phone: (252) 752-0483.
What is AMY HOWARD, PMHNP-BC's NPI number?
AMY HOWARD, PMHNP-BC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245473016, issued on 04/09/2009.
Does AMY HOWARD, PMHNP-BC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
AMY HOWARD, PMHNP-BC's prescribing is 21% brand-name and 79% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.7M in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 39,953 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider writes 927 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does AMY HOWARD, PMHNP-BC prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, AMY HOWARD, PMHNP-BC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Trazodone Hcl, Quetiapine Fumarate, Buspirone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does AMY HOWARD, PMHNP-BC accept Medicare?
AMY HOWARD, PMHNP-BC appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,564 Part D claims and 131 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify AMY HOWARD, PMHNP-BC's credentials?
AMY HOWARD, PMHNP-BC's NPI is 1245473016 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

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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