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BRANDON BLACKWOOD, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner in LAKE FOREST, Illinois. 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
44
Medicare Part D claims · 37 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
MIPS score
94.1036/100
▲ 11 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: BRANDON BLACKWOOD, FNP-C is a Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in LAKE FOREST, Illinois with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 44 claims across 37 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.1036/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What the federal data shows

BRANDON BLACKWOOD, FNP-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 94.1036/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 44 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

94.1036/100
MIPS score · +11 vs avg
44
Part D claims, 2023

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BRANDON BLACKWOOD, FNP-C's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

94 Top 25% higher than 75% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

BRANDON BLACKWOOD, FNP-C at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/05/2019

NPI 1144867441

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

44 96% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

MIPS final score

94.1036/100 11.003600000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Illinois

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Illinois providers

Illinois providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Illinois

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

BRANDON BLACKWOOD, FNP-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nurse Practitioner national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
94.1036/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) — 94.1036/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%94.1%
MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) — 94.1036/100 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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BRANDON BLACKWOOD, FNP-C is a Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in LAKE FOREST, Illinois, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: FNP-C. NPI: 1144867441. 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.

BRANDON BLACKWOOD, FNP-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding FNP-C credentials at 1000 N WESTMORELAND RD, LAKE FOREST, IL, 60045, with a listed phone of (847) 234-5600. NPI 1144867441 was issued on 12/05/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BLACKWOOD 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 44 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 37 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $559 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 94.1036/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 82.5938), 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

1000 N WESTMORELAND RD
LAKE FOREST, IL 60045

Provider Details

NPI 1144867441
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials FNP-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/05/2019

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

94.1036
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
82.5938
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

License & disciplinary context — Illinois IDFPR 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 ~42K Illinois medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to BRANDON BLACKWOOD, FNP-C. To verify BRANDON BLACKWOOD, FNP-C's current license status, search the IDFPR public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

106
Total board actions, Illinois 2023
Across 103 cases
2.52
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Illinois statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
38 cases

IDFPR 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 Illinois 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.

44
Total Claims
$559
Total Drug Cost
37
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
44
Total Day Supply
522
Generic Drug Cost
$499
Antibiotic Claims
24

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.47
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Cephalexin
16

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How BRANDON BLACKWOOD, FNP-C 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

BRANDON BLACKWOOD, FNP-C's 44 claims are below the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Illinois

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRANDON BLACKWOOD, FNP-C's specialty?
BRANDON BLACKWOOD, FNP-C specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in LAKE FOREST, Illinois. Credentials: FNP-C.
How much does BRANDON BLACKWOOD, FNP-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRANDON BLACKWOOD, FNP-C wrote 44 Medicare Part D claims totaling $559 in drug costs for 37 beneficiaries.
What is BRANDON BLACKWOOD, FNP-C's Medicare quality score?
BRANDON BLACKWOOD, FNP-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.1036/100 (Quality: 82.5938). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is BRANDON BLACKWOOD, FNP-C located?
BRANDON BLACKWOOD, FNP-C is located at 1000 N WESTMORELAND RD, LAKE FOREST, IL, 60045. Phone: (847) 234-5600.
What is BRANDON BLACKWOOD, FNP-C's NPI number?
BRANDON BLACKWOOD, FNP-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144867441, issued on 12/05/2019.
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 BRANDON BLACKWOOD, FNP-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BRANDON BLACKWOOD, FNP-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Cephalexin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BRANDON BLACKWOOD, FNP-C accept Medicare?
BRANDON BLACKWOOD, FNP-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 44 Part D claims and 37 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRANDON BLACKWOOD, FNP-C's credentials?
BRANDON BLACKWOOD, FNP-C's NPI is 1144867441 with credentials FNP-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

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.

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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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