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2026 NPPES data Community Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1275123887 CRNP
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Community Health Nurse Practitioner in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 439 in Community Health 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 366 beneficiaries · Community Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
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
What the federal data shows
Arlene Carter, CRNP filed 4,774 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Community Health Nurse Practitioner in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, prescribing 86% generic.
- 5K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 86%
- generic prescribing
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Arlene Carter, CRNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
4,774 Top 7% higher than 93% 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 Arlene Carter, CRNP?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Community Health Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
4,774 248% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania
How Community Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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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Arlene Carter, CRNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Community Health Nurse Practitioner provider holding CRNP credentials at 1789 S BRADDOCK AVE, Pittsburgh, PA, 15218, with a listed phone of (412) 436-2200. NPI 1275123887 was issued on 01/19/2021.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 4,774 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 366 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $259K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.9%.
Community Health Nurse Practitioner is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 439 enrolled providers across 46 states and an average of 1,370 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 | 1275123887 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Community Health Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | CRNP |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 01/19/2021 |
License & disciplinary context - Pennsylvania PA-BOM 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 ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Arlene Carter, CRNP. To verify Arlene Carter, CRNP's current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases
PA-BOM 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 Pennsylvania disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Arlene Carter, CRNP - brand share 14.0%
Community Health Nurse Practitioner average
14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 4,774 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.
4,774
Total Claims
$259K
Total Drug Cost
366
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 4,799
- Total Day Supply
- 101,720
- Brand vs Generic
- 14% brand / 86% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $169K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $89K
- Opioid Claims
- 329 (6.9% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 133
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 79.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.92
- Gender Split
- 67% female / 33% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 31, 65-74: 81, 75-84: 116, 85+: 138
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Arlene Carter, CRNP prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Potassium Chloride
Potassium Chloride
214 claims
- Furosemide
Furosemide
191 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
166 claims
- Famotidine
Famotidine
158 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
153 claims
- Mirtazapine
Mirtazapine
132 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
130 claims
- Metformin Hcl
Metformin Hcl
113 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Potassium Chloride | 214 |
| Furosemide | 191 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 166 |
| Famotidine | 158 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 153 |
| Mirtazapine | 132 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 130 |
| Metformin Hcl | 113 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 108 |
| Gabapentin | 101 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Community Health Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Arlene Carter, CRNP fits within the Community Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
439
Community Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
46
States with Community Health Nurse Practitioner
1,370
Avg Claims per Provider
Arlene Carter, CRNP's 4,774 claims are above the specialty average of 1,370.
Nearby Community Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in Pennsylvania
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Pennsylvania, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Carter.
Dr. Shirlee Drayton-Brooks
C.R.N.P.
Philadelphia, PA
Hadiza Fox
Harrisburg, PA
Dr. Ty Geesey
CRNP
York, PA
Dr. Jennifer Horgash
CRNP
Bethlehem, PA
Dr. Pamela McGee
C.R.N.P.
Philadelphia, PA
Compare Community Health Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arlene Carter, CRNP's specialty? ▼
Arlene Carter, CRNP specializes in Community Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Credentials: CRNP.
How much does Arlene Carter, CRNP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Arlene Carter, CRNP wrote 4,774 Medicare Part D claims totaling $259K in drug costs for 366 beneficiaries.
Where is Arlene Carter, CRNP located? ▼
Arlene Carter, CRNP is located at 1789 S BRADDOCK AVE, Pittsburgh, PA, 15218. Phone: (412) 436-2200.
What is Arlene Carter, CRNP's NPI number? ▼
Arlene Carter, CRNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275123887, issued on 01/19/2021.
Does Arlene Carter, CRNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Arlene Carter, CRNP's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $169K in brand drug costs.
Does Arlene Carter, CRNP prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Arlene Carter, CRNP had 329 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.9%.
How many Community Health Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 439 Community Health Nurse Practitioner providers across 46 states in the US. The average Community Health Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,370 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Arlene Carter, CRNP prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Arlene Carter, CRNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Potassium Chloride, Furosemide, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Arlene Carter, CRNP accept Medicare? ▼
Arlene Carter, CRNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,774 Part D claims and 366 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Arlene Carter, CRNP's credentials? ▼
Arlene Carter, CRNP's NPI is 1275123887 with credentials CRNP. 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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