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2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1699493080 FNP-BC
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Family Nurse Practitioner in Harlingen, Texas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 210,832 in Family Nurse Practitioner, 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 461 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Ariel Torres, FNP-BC filed 2,979 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Harlingen, Texas, prescribing 83% generic.
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 83%
- generic prescribing
- ≥88th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1699493080 · Family Nurse Practitioner
NPI-10 · ENUM-RECENT · TAX-MEGA · RX-MID · BOOK-MID · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1699493080
- ENUM-RECENT 2022
- TAX-MEGA 211K Family Nurse
- RX-MID 2,979
- BOOK-MID 18,789 in Texas
- PHOTO-ENUM Hannah Mentzer · 2022
Ariel Torres, FNP-BC's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
2,979 ≥ 88th percentile 88% of 1,370,886 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Ariel Torres, FNP-BC?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Family Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
2,979 144% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Texas
How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Texas 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 Family Nurse Practitioner. 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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1699493080 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | FNP-BC |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 08/22/2022 |
License & disciplinary context - Texas TMB 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 ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Ariel Torres, FNP-BC. To verify Ariel Torres, FNP-BC's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases
TMB 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 Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Ariel Torres, FNP-BC - brand share 15.0%
Family Nurse Practitioner average
15% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 2,979 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.
2,979
Total Claims
$499K
Total Drug Cost
461
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 6,878
- Total Day Supply
- 194,929
- Brand vs Generic
- 15% brand / 83% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $447K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $50K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 256
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.59
- Gender Split
- 75% female / 25% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 40, 65-74: 213, 75-84: 159, 85+: 49
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Ariel Torres, FNP-BC prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
135 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
125 claims
- Azithromycin
Azithromycin
94 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
94 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
91 claims
- Albuterol Sulfate …
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
88 claims
- Metformin Hcl
Metformin Hcl
84 claims
- Fluticasone Propio…
Fluticasone Propionate
74 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 135 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 125 |
| Azithromycin | 94 |
| Gabapentin | 94 |
| Lisinopril | 91 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 88 |
| Metformin Hcl | 84 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 74 |
| Simvastatin | 72 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 71 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Family Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Ariel Torres, FNP-BC fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
210,832
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider
Ariel Torres, FNP-BC's 2,979 claims are above the specialty average of 1,222.
Nationwide Family Nurse Practitioner peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Torres, both outside Texas so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2022)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Texas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Torres.
One of 18,789 Family Nurse Practitioner providers enrolled in Texas, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Ashley Aaron
FNP
Waco, TX
Dr. Christina Aaron
FNP
Texarkana, TX
Dr. Lori Aaron
FNP-C
Frisco, TX
Dr. Lauren Aase
FNP
Sheppard Afb, TX
Olivia Ababio
Cypress, TX
Compare Family Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ariel Torres, FNP-BC's specialty? ▼
Ariel Torres, FNP-BC specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in Harlingen, Texas. Credentials: FNP-BC.
How much does Ariel Torres, FNP-BC prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Ariel Torres, FNP-BC wrote 2,979 Medicare Part D claims totaling $499K in drug costs for 461 beneficiaries.
Where is Ariel Torres, FNP-BC located? ▼
Ariel Torres, FNP-BC is located at 5505 S EXPRESSWAY 77 STE 303, Harlingen, TX, 78550. Phone: (956) 428-7500.
What is Ariel Torres, FNP-BC's NPI number? ▼
Ariel Torres, FNP-BC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699493080, issued on 08/22/2022.
Does Ariel Torres, FNP-BC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Ariel Torres, FNP-BC's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $447K in brand drug costs.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 210,832 Family Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,222 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Ariel Torres, FNP-BC prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Ariel Torres, FNP-BC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Azithromycin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Ariel Torres, FNP-BC accept Medicare? ▼
Ariel Torres, FNP-BC appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,979 Part D claims and 461 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Ariel Torres, FNP-BC's credentials? ▼
Ariel Torres, FNP-BC's NPI is 1699493080 with credentials FNP-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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