2026 NPPES data Clinical Nurse Specialist NPI 1609969757 ARNP, CDE
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BELINDA CHILDS, ARNP, CDE

Clinical Nurse Specialist in WICHITA, Kansas. 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 329 beneficiaries · Clinical Nurse Specialist avg: 953
Generic prescribing
35%
generic claims · 65% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.4K
84 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: BELINDA CHILDS, ARNP, CDE is a Clinical Nurse Specialist ([object Object]) practicing in WICHITA, Kansas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 4K claims across 329 beneficiaries — 65% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $1.4K across 84 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: BELINDA CHILDS, ARNP, CDE filed 3,858 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across WICHITA, Kansas. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

BELINDA CHILDS, ARNP, CDE at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/02/2006

NPI 1609969757

Primary specialty

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Niche

1,708 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,858 305% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 953

Specialty distribution in Kansas

How Clinical Nurse Specialist compares to other specialties among Kansas providers

Kansas providers

Clinical Nurse Specialist share within Kansas

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Clinical Nurse Specialist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Clinical Nurse Specialist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Clinical Nurse Specialist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Clinical Nurse Specialist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

BELINDA CHILDS, ARNP, CDE is a Clinical Nurse Specialist provider practicing in WICHITA, Kansas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: ARNP, CDE. NPI: 1609969757. 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.

BELINDA CHILDS, ARNP, CDE appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Clinical Nurse Specialist provider holding ARNP, CDE credentials at 834 N SOCORA ST, WICHITA, KS, 67212, with a listed phone of (316) 440-2802. NPI 1609969757 was issued on 10/02/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHILDS 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 3,858 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 329 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.4 million in drug spend, split 65% brand-name and 35% 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.

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

834 N SOCORA ST
WICHITA, KS 67212

Provider Details

NPI 1609969757
Specialty Clinical Nurse Specialist
Credentials ARNP, CDE
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/02/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BELINDA CHILDS, ARNP, CDE 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.

GREAT PLAINS DIABETES RESEARCH INC
WICHITA, KS

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 BELINDA CHILDS, ARNP, CDE. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.4K

Largest payer

Lilly USA, LLC

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 · Brand-heavy

BELINDA CHILDS, ARNP, CDE — brand share 65.0%
Specialty average (est.)

65% brand-name claims vs 35% generic, on 3,858 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.

3,858
Total Claims
$2.4M
Total Drug Cost
329
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,660
Total Day Supply
195,176
Brand vs Generic
65% brand / 35% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2.4M
Generic Drug Cost
$15K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.46
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male
Age Distribution
<65: 42, 65-74: 169, 75-84: 101, 85+: 17

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
335
Novolog Flexpen
Insulin Aspart
309
Ozempic
Semaglutide
248
Humalog Kwikpen U-100
Insulin Lispro
155
Trulicity
Dulaglutide
147
Tresiba Flextouch U-100
Insulin Degludec
138
Farxiga
Dapagliflozin Propanediol
104
Metformin Hcl
98
Soliqua 100-33
Insulin Glargine/Lixisenatide
95
Novolog
Insulin Aspart
88

* 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 BELINDA CHILDS, ARNP, CDE 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

BELINDA CHILDS, ARNP, CDE's 3,858 claims are above the specialty average of 953.

Nearby Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in Kansas

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BELINDA CHILDS, ARNP, CDE's specialty?
BELINDA CHILDS, ARNP, CDE specializes in Clinical Nurse Specialist and practices in WICHITA, Kansas. Credentials: ARNP, CDE.
How much does BELINDA CHILDS, ARNP, CDE prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BELINDA CHILDS, ARNP, CDE wrote 3,858 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.4M in drug costs for 329 beneficiaries.
Where is BELINDA CHILDS, ARNP, CDE located?
BELINDA CHILDS, ARNP, CDE is located at 834 N SOCORA ST, WICHITA, KS, 67212. Phone: (316) 440-2802.
What is BELINDA CHILDS, ARNP, CDE's NPI number?
BELINDA CHILDS, ARNP, CDE's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609969757, issued on 10/02/2006.
Does BELINDA CHILDS, ARNP, CDE prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BELINDA CHILDS, ARNP, CDE's prescribing is 65% brand-name and 35% generic drugs by claim count, with $2.4M 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 BELINDA CHILDS, ARNP, CDE prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BELINDA CHILDS, ARNP, CDE's most frequently prescribed drugs include Metformin Hcl Er, Novolog Flexpen, Ozempic. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BELINDA CHILDS, ARNP, CDE accept Medicare?
BELINDA CHILDS, ARNP, CDE appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,858 Part D claims and 329 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BELINDA CHILDS, ARNP, CDE's credentials?
BELINDA CHILDS, ARNP, CDE's NPI is 1609969757 with credentials ARNP, CDE. 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.
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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