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2026 NPPES data Community Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1619979440 APRN
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Community Health Nurse Practitioner in Pittsburg, Kansas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 439 in Community Health Nurse Practitioner, 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 161 beneficiaries · Community Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Brenda Brennan, APRN filed 3,983 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Community Health Nurse Practitioner in Pittsburg, Kansas, prescribing 83% generic.
- 4K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 83%
- generic prescribing
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Brenda Brennan, APRN's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
3,983 Top 9% higher than 91% 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 Brenda Brennan, APRN?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Community Health Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
3,983 191% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Kansas
How Community Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Kansas providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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.
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Brenda Brennan, APRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Community Health Nurse Practitioner provider holding APRN credentials at 3011 N MICHIGAN ST, Pittsburg, KS, 66762, with a listed phone of (620) 231-9873. NPI 1619979440 was issued on 08/11/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 3,983 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 161 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $421K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.9%.
Community Health Nurse Practitioner is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 439 enrolled providers across 46 states and an average of 1,370 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1619979440 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Community Health Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | APRN |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 08/11/2005 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Brenda Brennan, APRN - brand share 15.0%
Community Health Nurse Practitioner average
15% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 3,983 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.
3,983
Total Claims
$421K
Total Drug Cost
161
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 4,241
- Total Day Supply
- 112,147
- Brand vs Generic
- 15% brand / 83% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $343K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $75K
- Opioid Claims
- 235 (5.9% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 73
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.39
- Gender Split
- 63% female / 37% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 26, 65-74: 60, 75-84: 40, 85+: 35
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Brenda Brennan, APRN prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
166 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
160 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
119 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
115 claims
- Sertraline Hcl
Sertraline Hcl
112 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
96 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
90 claims
- Metformin Hcl
Metformin Hcl
81 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 166 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 160 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 119 |
| Lisinopril | 115 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 112 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 96 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 90 |
| Metformin Hcl | 81 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 80 |
| Furosemide | 77 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Community Health Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Brenda Brennan, APRN fits within the Community Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
439
Community Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
46
States with Community Health Nurse Practitioner
1,370
Avg Claims per Provider
Brenda Brennan, APRN's 3,983 claims are above the specialty average of 1,370.
Nearby Community Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in Kansas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Kansas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Brennan.
Dr. Regina Agwu
ARNP
Wichita, KS
Dr. Brandon Bailey
APRN, CRNA
Medicine Lodge, KS
Dr. Margaret Baker
ARNP
Wichita, KS
Dr. Stacy Blankenship
ARNP
Wichita, KS
Dr. Lynn Bridge
ARNP
Emporia, KS
Compare Community Health Nurse Practitioner 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 Kansas medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Community Health Nurse Practitioner peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brenda Brennan, APRN's specialty? ▼
Brenda Brennan, APRN specializes in Community Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in Pittsburg, Kansas. Credentials: APRN.
How much does Brenda Brennan, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Brenda Brennan, APRN wrote 3,983 Medicare Part D claims totaling $421K in drug costs for 161 beneficiaries.
Where is Brenda Brennan, APRN located? ▼
Brenda Brennan, APRN is located at 3011 N MICHIGAN ST, Pittsburg, KS, 66762. Phone: (620) 231-9873.
What is Brenda Brennan, APRN's NPI number? ▼
Brenda Brennan, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619979440, issued on 08/11/2005.
Does Brenda Brennan, APRN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Brenda Brennan, APRN's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $343K in brand drug costs.
Does Brenda Brennan, APRN prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Brenda Brennan, APRN had 235 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.9%.
How many Community Health Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 439 Community Health Nurse Practitioner providers across 46 states in the US. The average Community Health Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,370 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Brenda Brennan, APRN prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Brenda Brennan, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Levothyroxine Sodium, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Brenda Brennan, APRN accept Medicare? ▼
Brenda Brennan, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,983 Part D claims and 161 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Brenda Brennan, APRN's credentials? ▼
Brenda Brennan, APRN's NPI is 1619979440 with credentials APRN. 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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