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2026 NPPES data Clinical Nurse Specialist NPI 1770990681 CNS
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Clinical Nurse Specialist in Austin, Texas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,715 in Clinical Nurse Specialist, 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 113 beneficiaries · Clinical Nurse Specialist avg: 953
Generic prescribing
78%
generic claims · 20% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$76.92
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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
Beth Lynn, CNS filed 2,639 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Austin, Texas, prescribing 78% generic.
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 78%
- generic prescribing
- $76.92
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
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.
Beth Lynn, CNS's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
2,639 Top 13% higher than 87% 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 Beth Lynn, CNS?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Medicare Part D claims
2,639 177% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Texas
How Clinical Nurse Specialist compares to other specialties among Texas 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 Clinical Nurse Specialist. 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).
Beth Lynn, CNS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Clinical Nurse Specialist provider holding CNS credentials at 6500 N MOPAC, Austin, TX, 78731, with a listed phone of (512) 458-8400. NPI 1770990681 was issued on 07/14/2014.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,639 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 113 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $180K in drug spend, split 20% brand-name and 78% generic by claim count.
Clinical Nurse Specialist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,715 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1770990681 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Clinical Nurse Specialist |
| Credentials | CNS |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 07/14/2014 |
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 Beth Lynn, CNS. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$77
Largest payer
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals 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.
License & disciplinary context - Texas TMB 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 ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Beth Lynn, CNS. To verify Beth Lynn, CNS's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases
TMB 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 Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Beth Lynn, CNS - brand share 20.0%
Clinical Nurse Specialist average
20% brand-name claims vs 78% generic, on 2,639 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.
2,639
Total Claims
$180K
Total Drug Cost
113
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,663
- Total Day Supply
- 63,482
- Brand vs Generic
- 20% brand / 78% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $125K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $52K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 164
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 77.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.76
- Gender Split
- 70% female / 30% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Beth Lynn, CNS prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
174 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
121 claims
- Sertraline Hcl
Sertraline Hcl
117 claims
- Potassium Chloride
Potassium Chloride
109 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
102 claims
- Xarelto
Xarelto
87 claims
- Buspirone Hcl
Buspirone Hcl
86 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
79 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 174 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 121 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 117 |
| Potassium Chloride | 109 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 102 |
| Xarelto Rivaroxaban | 87 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 86 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 79 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 61 |
| Divalproex Sodium | 56 |
* 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 Beth Lynn, CNS fits within the Clinical Nurse Specialist landscape nationally.
1,715
Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in US
49
States with Clinical Nurse Specialist
953
Avg Claims per Provider
Beth Lynn, CNS's 2,639 claims are above the specialty average of 953.
Nearby Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in Texas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Lynn.
Dr. Lori Allums
ANP-C
Plano, TX
Dr. Norma Applewhite
CNS, RNFA
Dallas, TX
Dr. Hester Arceneaux
CNS, M-C-H (APN)
Missouri City, TX
Dr. Emily Baker
APRN, CNS
Austin, TX
Dr. Grace Balderas
A.P.R.N. B.C.
San Antonio, TX
Compare Clinical Nurse Specialist 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 Texas medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beth Lynn, CNS's specialty? ▼
Beth Lynn, CNS specializes in Clinical Nurse Specialist and practices in Austin, Texas. Credentials: CNS.
How much does Beth Lynn, CNS prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Beth Lynn, CNS wrote 2,639 Medicare Part D claims totaling $180K in drug costs for 113 beneficiaries.
Where is Beth Lynn, CNS located? ▼
Beth Lynn, CNS is located at 6500 N MOPAC, Austin, TX, 78731. Phone: (512) 458-8400.
What is Beth Lynn, CNS's NPI number? ▼
Beth Lynn, CNS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770990681, issued on 07/14/2014.
Does Beth Lynn, CNS prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Beth Lynn, CNS's prescribing is 20% brand-name and 78% generic drugs by claim count, with $125K in brand drug costs.
How many Clinical Nurse Specialist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,715 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 Beth Lynn, CNS prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Beth Lynn, CNS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Levothyroxine Sodium, Sertraline Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Beth Lynn, CNS accept Medicare? ▼
Beth Lynn, CNS appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,639 Part D claims and 113 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Beth Lynn, CNS's credentials? ▼
Beth Lynn, CNS's NPI is 1770990681 with credentials CNS. 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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