2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1245713361 CNP
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ASHLEY FROST, CNP

Nurse Practitioner in SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 282 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
76.6912/100
▼ 6 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.0K
9 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ASHLEY FROST, CNP is a Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 282 beneficiaries — 17% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 76.6912/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $1.0K across 9 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ASHLEY FROST, CNP reported a CMS MIPS final score of 76.6912 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,188 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

ASHLEY FROST, CNP at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/13/2018

NPI 1245713361

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,188 10% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

MIPS final score

76.6912/100 6.408799999999999% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in South Dakota

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among South Dakota providers

South Dakota providers

Nurse Practitioner share within South Dakota

1. Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nurse Practitioner share within South Dakota

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ASHLEY FROST, CNP's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nurse Practitioner national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
76.6912/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) — 76.6912/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%76.7%
MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) — 76.6912/100 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 FROST, CNP is a Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: CNP. NPI: 1245713361. 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 FROST, CNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding CNP credentials at 1205 S GRANGE AVE STE 510, SIOUX FALLS, SD, 57105, with a listed phone of (605) 328-8500. NPI 1245713361 was issued on 09/13/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FROST 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 1,188 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 282 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $184K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% 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 76.6912/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 78.5693, Cost 44.5681), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,227 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,084 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

1205 S GRANGE AVE STE 510
SIOUX FALLS, SD 57105

Provider Details

NPI 1245713361
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials CNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/13/2018

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

76.6912
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
78.5693
Quality
44.5681
Cost
99
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ASHLEY FROST, CNP 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.

SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER
SIOUX FALLS, SD

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 FROST, CNP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.0K

Largest payer

AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, 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 FROST, CNP — brand share 17.0%
Specialty average (est.)

17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 1,188 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.

1,188
Total Claims
$184K
Total Drug Cost
282
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,190
Total Day Supply
64,457
Brand vs Generic
17% brand / 83% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$118K
Generic Drug Cost
$67K
Antibiotic Claims
14

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.27
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male
Age Distribution
<65: 29, 65-74: 143, 75-84: 97, 85+: 13

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Omeprazole
354
Pantoprazole Sodium
239
Linzess
Linaclotide
84
Esomeprazole Magnesium
57
Famotidine
41
Lubiprostone
41
Rabeprazole Sodium
28
Dexlansoprazole Dr
Dexlansoprazole
27
Amitriptyline Hcl
26
Mesalamine
25

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How ASHLEY FROST, CNP fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

87,227
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider

ASHLEY FROST, CNP's 1,188 claims are above the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in South Dakota

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Dakota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as FROST.

Compare Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ASHLEY FROST, CNP's specialty?
ASHLEY FROST, CNP specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota. Credentials: CNP.
How much does ASHLEY FROST, CNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ASHLEY FROST, CNP wrote 1,188 Medicare Part D claims totaling $184K in drug costs for 282 beneficiaries.
What is ASHLEY FROST, CNP's Medicare quality score?
ASHLEY FROST, CNP has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 76.6912/100 (Quality: 78.5693, Cost: 44.5681). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ASHLEY FROST, CNP located?
ASHLEY FROST, CNP is located at 1205 S GRANGE AVE STE 510, SIOUX FALLS, SD, 57105. Phone: (605) 328-8500.
What is ASHLEY FROST, CNP's NPI number?
ASHLEY FROST, CNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245713361, issued on 09/13/2018.
Does ASHLEY FROST, CNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ASHLEY FROST, CNP's prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $118K in brand drug costs.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 87,227 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,084 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ASHLEY FROST, CNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ASHLEY FROST, CNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Omeprazole, Pantoprazole Sodium, Linzess. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ASHLEY FROST, CNP accept Medicare?
ASHLEY FROST, CNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,188 Part D claims and 282 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ASHLEY FROST, CNP's credentials?
ASHLEY FROST, CNP's NPI is 1245713361 with credentials CNP. 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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