2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1710424940 FNP-C
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BRENDA BARKER, FNP-C

Family Nurse Practitioner in CASPER, Wyoming. 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 · 184 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
73.1125/100
▼ 10 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$132.5
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: BRENDA BARKER, FNP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in CASPER, Wyoming with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 4K claims across 184 beneficiaries — 7% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 73.1125/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $132.5 across 4 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: BRENDA BARKER, FNP-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 73.1125 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 3,883 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

BRENDA BARKER, FNP-C at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/26/2017

NPI 1710424940

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,883 218% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

MIPS final score

73.1125/100 9.987499999999997% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Wyoming

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Wyoming providers

Wyoming providers

Family Nurse Practitioner share within Wyoming

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

BRENDA BARKER, FNP-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Nurse Practitioner national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
73.1125/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Family Nurse Practitioner) — 73.1125/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%73.1%
MIPS final score (Family Nurse Practitioner) — 73.1125/100 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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BRENDA BARKER, FNP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in CASPER, Wyoming, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: FNP-C. NPI: 1710424940. 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.

BRENDA BARKER, FNP-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding FNP-C credentials at 111 S JEFFERSON ST STE 105, CASPER, WY, 82601, with a listed phone of (307) 473-6717. NPI 1710424940 was issued on 01/26/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BARKER 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 3,883 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 184 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $204K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 43.9%. 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 73.1125/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 57.9942, Cost 37.3808), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Family Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 209,817 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,222 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

111 S JEFFERSON ST STE 105
CASPER, WY 82601

Provider Details

NPI 1710424940
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials FNP-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 01/26/2017

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

73.1125
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
57.9942
Quality
37.3808
Cost
98
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BRENDA BARKER, FNP-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.

PAIN CARE CENTER LLC
CASPER, WY

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 BRENDA BARKER, FNP-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$133

Largest payer

Boston Scientific Corporation

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 · Generic-heavy

BRENDA BARKER, FNP-C — brand share 7.0%
Specialty average (est.)

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 3,883 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.

3,883
Total Claims
$204K
Total Drug Cost
184
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,223
Total Day Supply
116,442
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$93K
Generic Drug Cost
$111K
Opioid Claims
1,705 (43.9% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
64.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.41
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male
Age Distribution
<65: 73, 65-74: 80, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Oxycodone Hcl
368
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
327
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
306
Gabapentin
287
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
183
Pregabalin
160
Hydromorphone Hcl
157
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
132
Tizanidine Hcl
128
Methadone Hcl
97

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

Family Nurse Practitioner Overview

How BRENDA BARKER, FNP-C fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

209,817
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider

BRENDA BARKER, FNP-C's 3,883 claims are above the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Wyoming

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRENDA BARKER, FNP-C's specialty?
BRENDA BARKER, FNP-C specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in CASPER, Wyoming. Credentials: FNP-C.
How much does BRENDA BARKER, FNP-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRENDA BARKER, FNP-C wrote 3,883 Medicare Part D claims totaling $204K in drug costs for 184 beneficiaries.
What is BRENDA BARKER, FNP-C's Medicare quality score?
BRENDA BARKER, FNP-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 73.1125/100 (Quality: 57.9942, Cost: 37.3808). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is BRENDA BARKER, FNP-C located?
BRENDA BARKER, FNP-C is located at 111 S JEFFERSON ST STE 105, CASPER, WY, 82601. Phone: (307) 473-6717.
What is BRENDA BARKER, FNP-C's NPI number?
BRENDA BARKER, FNP-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710424940, issued on 01/26/2017.
Does BRENDA BARKER, FNP-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BRENDA BARKER, FNP-C's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $93K in brand drug costs.
Does BRENDA BARKER, FNP-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, BRENDA BARKER, FNP-C had 1,705 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 43.9%.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 209,817 Family Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,222 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BRENDA BARKER, FNP-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BRENDA BARKER, FNP-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Morphine Sulfate Er. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BRENDA BARKER, FNP-C accept Medicare?
BRENDA BARKER, FNP-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,883 Part D claims and 184 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRENDA BARKER, FNP-C's credentials?
BRENDA BARKER, FNP-C's NPI is 1710424940 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.

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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