2026 NPPES data Clinical Nurse Specialist NPI 1144836347 APRN
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ASHLEY FEATHERSTON, APRN

Clinical Nurse Specialist in JONESBORO, Arkansas. 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 · 351 beneficiaries · Clinical Nurse Specialist avg: 953
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
69.4994/100
▼ 14 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.7K
98 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ASHLEY FEATHERSTON, APRN is a Clinical Nurse Specialist ([object Object]) practicing in JONESBORO, Arkansas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 351 beneficiaries — 13% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 69.4994/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $1.7K across 98 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ASHLEY FEATHERSTON, APRN reported a CMS MIPS final score of 69.4994 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 3,105 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

ASHLEY FEATHERSTON, APRN at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/22/2020

NPI 1144836347

Primary specialty

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Niche

1,708 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,105 226% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 953

MIPS final score

69.4994/100 13.6006% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Arkansas

How Clinical Nurse Specialist compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers

Arkansas providers

Clinical Nurse Specialist share within Arkansas

1. Clinical Nurse Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Clinical Nurse Specialist share within Arkansas

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ASHLEY FEATHERSTON, APRN's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Clinical Nurse Specialist national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
69.4994/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Clinical Nurse Specialist) — 69.4994/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%69.5%
MIPS final score (Clinical Nurse Specialist) — 69.4994/100 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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ASHLEY FEATHERSTON, APRN is a Clinical Nurse Specialist provider practicing in JONESBORO, Arkansas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: APRN. NPI: 1144836347. 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.

ASHLEY FEATHERSTON, APRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Clinical Nurse Specialist provider holding APRN credentials at 4802 E JOHNSON AVE, JONESBORO, AR, 72405, with a listed phone of (870) 936-8000. NPI 1144836347 was issued on 09/22/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FEATHERSTON 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 3,105 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 351 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $862K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% 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 69.4994/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 55.9087, Cost 59.0893), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Clinical Nurse Specialist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,708 enrolled providers across 49 states and an average of 953 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

4802 E JOHNSON AVE
JONESBORO, AR 72405

Provider Details

NPI 1144836347
Specialty Clinical Nurse Specialist
Credentials APRN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/22/2020

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

69.4994
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
55.9087
Quality
59.0893
Cost
80
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ASHLEY FEATHERSTON, 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.

NORTHEAST ARKANSAS CLINIC CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, INC.
JONESBORO, AR

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 ASHLEY FEATHERSTON, APRN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.7K

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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

ASHLEY FEATHERSTON, APRN — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 3,105 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.

3,105
Total Claims
$862K
Total Drug Cost
351
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,260
Total Day Supply
124,783
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$696K
Generic Drug Cost
$166K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.53
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male
Age Distribution
<65: 105, 65-74: 112, 75-84: 109, 85+: 25

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Memantine Hcl
232
Donepezil Hcl
212
Lamotrigine
202
Topiramate
196
Gabapentin
181
Nortriptyline Hcl
140
Carbidopa-Levodopa
Carbidopa/Levodopa
131
Levetiracetam
117
Primidone
103
Tizanidine Hcl
98

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

Clinical Nurse Specialist Overview

How ASHLEY FEATHERSTON, APRN fits within the Clinical Nurse Specialist landscape nationally.

1,708
Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in US
49
States with Clinical Nurse Specialist
953
Avg Claims per Provider

ASHLEY FEATHERSTON, APRN's 3,105 claims are above the specialty average of 953.

Nearby Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in Arkansas

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

Compare Clinical Nurse Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ASHLEY FEATHERSTON, APRN's specialty?
ASHLEY FEATHERSTON, APRN specializes in Clinical Nurse Specialist and practices in JONESBORO, Arkansas. Credentials: APRN.
How much does ASHLEY FEATHERSTON, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ASHLEY FEATHERSTON, APRN wrote 3,105 Medicare Part D claims totaling $862K in drug costs for 351 beneficiaries.
What is ASHLEY FEATHERSTON, APRN's Medicare quality score?
ASHLEY FEATHERSTON, APRN has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 69.4994/100 (Quality: 55.9087, Cost: 59.0893). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ASHLEY FEATHERSTON, APRN located?
ASHLEY FEATHERSTON, APRN is located at 4802 E JOHNSON AVE, JONESBORO, AR, 72405. Phone: (870) 936-8000.
What is ASHLEY FEATHERSTON, APRN's NPI number?
ASHLEY FEATHERSTON, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144836347, issued on 09/22/2020.
Does ASHLEY FEATHERSTON, APRN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ASHLEY FEATHERSTON, APRN's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $696K in brand drug costs.
How many Clinical Nurse Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 1,708 Clinical Nurse Specialist providers across 49 states in the US. The average Clinical Nurse Specialist provider writes 953 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ASHLEY FEATHERSTON, APRN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ASHLEY FEATHERSTON, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Memantine Hcl, Donepezil Hcl, Lamotrigine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ASHLEY FEATHERSTON, APRN accept Medicare?
ASHLEY FEATHERSTON, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,105 Part D claims and 351 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ASHLEY FEATHERSTON, APRN's credentials?
ASHLEY FEATHERSTON, APRN's NPI is 1144836347 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.

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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