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2026 NPPES data Adult Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1598155020 NP-C
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Adult Health Nurse Practitioner in Cadillac, Michigan.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 29,492 in Adult 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 191 beneficiaries · Adult Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Barbara Ames, NP-C filed 1,066 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner in Cadillac, Michigan, prescribing 84% generic.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 84%
- generic prescribing
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.
Barbara Ames, NP-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,066 Top 24% higher than 76% 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 Barbara Ames, NP-C?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
1,066 11% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Michigan
How Adult Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Michigan 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 Adult Health 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).
Barbara Ames, NP-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP-C credentials at 400 HOBART ST, Cadillac, MI, 49601, with a listed phone of (231) 876-6421. NPI 1598155020 was issued on 02/05/2015.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,066 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 191 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.6 million in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.1%.
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 29,492 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,201 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1598155020 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Adult Health Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | NP-C |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 02/05/2015 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Barbara Ames, NP-C 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.
Munson Healthcare Cadillac
Cadillac, MI
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
License & disciplinary context - Michigan MI-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 ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Barbara Ames, NP-C. To verify Barbara Ames, NP-C's current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases
MI-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 Michigan disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Barbara Ames, NP-C - brand share 16.0%
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner average
16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 1,066 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.
1,066
Total Claims
$2.6M
Total Drug Cost
191
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,522
- Total Day Supply
- 42,054
- Brand vs Generic
- 16% brand / 84% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $2.2M
- Generic Drug Cost
- $438K
- Opioid Claims
- 54 (5.1% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 29
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.33
- Gender Split
- 59% female / 41% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 24, 65-74: 88, 75-84: 64, 85+: 15
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Barbara Ames, NP-C prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Anastrozole
Anastrozole
100 claims
- Hydroxyurea
Hydroxyurea
76 claims
- Acyclovir
Acyclovir
72 claims
- Prochlorperazine M…
Prochlorperazine Maleate
51 claims
- Dexamethasone
Dexamethasone
49 claims
- Prednisone
Prednisone
47 claims
- Abiraterone Acetate
Abiraterone Acetate
40 claims
- Revlimid 39
Revlimid
39 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Anastrozole | 100 |
| Hydroxyurea | 76 |
| Acyclovir | 72 |
| Prochlorperazine Maleate | 51 |
| Dexamethasone | 49 |
| Prednisone | 47 |
| Abiraterone Acetate | 40 |
| Revlimid Lenalidomide | 39 |
| Tamoxifen Citrate | 28 |
| Imatinib Mesylate | 25 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Barbara Ames, NP-C fits within the Adult Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
29,492
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
55
States with Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
1,201
Avg Claims per Provider
Barbara Ames, NP-C's 1,066 claims are below the specialty average of 1,201.
Nearby Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in Michigan
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Michigan, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Ames.
Joanne Abbas
Dearborn, MI
Dr. Nicole Abbgy
NP
Grand Rapids, MI
Dr. Ancy Abraham
NP-C
Lansing, MI
Tina Adkins
Southgate, MI
Dr. Jennifer Agrusa
DNP
Sterling Heights, MI
Compare Adult Health Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Michigan medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Adult Health Nurse Practitioner peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barbara Ames, NP-C's specialty? ▼
Barbara Ames, NP-C specializes in Adult Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in Cadillac, Michigan. Credentials: NP-C.
How much does Barbara Ames, NP-C prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Barbara Ames, NP-C wrote 1,066 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.6M in drug costs for 191 beneficiaries.
Where is Barbara Ames, NP-C located? ▼
Barbara Ames, NP-C is located at 400 HOBART ST, Cadillac, MI, 49601. Phone: (231) 876-6421.
What is Barbara Ames, NP-C's NPI number? ▼
Barbara Ames, NP-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598155020, issued on 02/05/2015.
Does Barbara Ames, NP-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Barbara Ames, NP-C's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $2.2M in brand drug costs.
Does Barbara Ames, NP-C prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Barbara Ames, NP-C had 54 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.1%.
How many Adult Health Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 29,492 Adult Health Nurse Practitioner providers across 55 states in the US. The average Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,201 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Barbara Ames, NP-C prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Barbara Ames, NP-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Anastrozole, Hydroxyurea, Acyclovir. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Barbara Ames, NP-C accept Medicare? ▼
Barbara Ames, NP-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,066 Part D claims and 191 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Barbara Ames, NP-C's credentials? ▼
Barbara Ames, NP-C's NPI is 1598155020 with credentials NP-C. 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
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