2026 NPPES data Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner NPI 1619412780
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BETH TOWNSEND

Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner in SANTA BARBARA, California. 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
45
Medicare Part D claims · 27 beneficiaries · Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner avg: 426

What the federal data shows

BETH TOWNSEND filed 45 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner in SANTA BARBARA, California.

45
Part D claims, 2023

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BETH TOWNSEND's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

45 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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 TOWNSEND?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/28/2016

NPI 1619412780

Primary specialty

Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner

Niche

1,410 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

45 89% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 426

Specialty distribution in California

How Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner share within California

1. Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner) — 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).

BETH TOWNSEND appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner provider at 400 W PUEBLO ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA, 93105, with a listed phone of (805) 682-2775. NPI 1619412780 was issued on 12/28/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what TOWNSEND 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 45 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 27 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $7K in drug spend. 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.

Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,410 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 426 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

400 W PUEBLO ST
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105

Provider Details

NPI 1619412780
Specialty Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner
Gender Female
NPI Issued 12/28/2016

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to BETH TOWNSEND. To verify BETH TOWNSEND's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

45
Total Claims
$7K
Total Drug Cost
27
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
58
Total Day Supply
1,614
Generic Drug Cost
$511

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.41

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
17
Brilinta
Ticagrelor
11

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

Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner Overview

How BETH TOWNSEND fits within the Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

1,410
Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
50
States with Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner
426
Avg Claims per Provider

BETH TOWNSEND's 45 claims are below the specialty average of 426.

Nearby Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner Providers in California

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

Compare Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BETH TOWNSEND's specialty?
BETH TOWNSEND specializes in Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner and practices in SANTA BARBARA, California.
How much does BETH TOWNSEND prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BETH TOWNSEND wrote 45 Medicare Part D claims totaling $7K in drug costs for 27 beneficiaries.
Where is BETH TOWNSEND located?
BETH TOWNSEND is located at 400 W PUEBLO ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA, 93105. Phone: (805) 682-2775.
What is BETH TOWNSEND's NPI number?
BETH TOWNSEND's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619412780, issued on 12/28/2016.
How many Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 1,410 Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner providers across 50 states in the US. The average Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner provider writes 426 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BETH TOWNSEND prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BETH TOWNSEND's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clopidogrel, Brilinta. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BETH TOWNSEND accept Medicare?
BETH TOWNSEND appears in CMS Medicare data with 45 Part D claims and 27 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BETH TOWNSEND's credentials?
BETH TOWNSEND's NPI is 1619412780. 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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