2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1740606946 ARNP
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BUCKLEE ELLER, ARNP

Nurse Practitioner in POST FALLS, Idaho. 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
478
Medicare Part D claims · 145 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
MIPS score
94.9134/100
▲ 12 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

BUCKLEE ELLER, ARNP reported a CMS MIPS final score of 94.9134/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 478 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

94.9134/100
MIPS score · +12 vs avg
478
Part D claims, 2023

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BUCKLEE ELLER, ARNP's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

95 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

What does the federal data show about BUCKLEE ELLER, ARNP?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/12/2014

NPI 1740606946

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

478 56% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

MIPS final score

94.9134/100 11.813400000000001% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Idaho

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Idaho providers

Idaho providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Idaho

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

BUCKLEE ELLER, ARNP's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nurse Practitioner national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
94.9134/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) — 94.9134/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%94.9%
MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) — 94.9134/100 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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BUCKLEE ELLER, ARNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding ARNP credentials at 1296 E POLSTON AVE STE C, POST FALLS, ID, 83854, with a listed phone of (208) 625-6700. NPI 1740606946 was issued on 03/12/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ELLER 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 478 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 145 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $6K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 47.9%. 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 94.9134/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 87.8394), 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

1296 E POLSTON AVE STE C
POST FALLS, ID 83854

Provider Details

NPI 1740606946
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials ARNP
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/12/2014

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

94.9134
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
87.8394
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

478
Total Claims
$6K
Total Drug Cost
145
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
486
Total Day Supply
5,273
Generic Drug Cost
$6K
Opioid Claims
229 (47.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
15

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.08
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What BUCKLEE ELLER, ARNP prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Tramadol Hcl
109
Oxycodone Hcl
106
Ondansetron Hcl
66
Meloxicam
49
Naloxone Hcl
47
Methocarbamol
21
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
13

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How BUCKLEE ELLER, ARNP 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

BUCKLEE ELLER, ARNP's 478 claims are below the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Idaho

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BUCKLEE ELLER, ARNP's specialty?
BUCKLEE ELLER, ARNP specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in POST FALLS, Idaho. Credentials: ARNP.
How much does BUCKLEE ELLER, ARNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BUCKLEE ELLER, ARNP wrote 478 Medicare Part D claims totaling $6K in drug costs for 145 beneficiaries.
What is BUCKLEE ELLER, ARNP's Medicare quality score?
BUCKLEE ELLER, ARNP has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.9134/100 (Quality: 87.8394). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is BUCKLEE ELLER, ARNP located?
BUCKLEE ELLER, ARNP is located at 1296 E POLSTON AVE STE C, POST FALLS, ID, 83854. Phone: (208) 625-6700.
What is BUCKLEE ELLER, ARNP's NPI number?
BUCKLEE ELLER, ARNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740606946, issued on 03/12/2014.
Does BUCKLEE ELLER, ARNP prescribe opioids?
Yes, BUCKLEE ELLER, ARNP had 229 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 47.9%.
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 BUCKLEE ELLER, ARNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BUCKLEE ELLER, ARNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tramadol Hcl, Oxycodone Hcl, Ondansetron Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BUCKLEE ELLER, ARNP accept Medicare?
BUCKLEE ELLER, ARNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 478 Part D claims and 145 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BUCKLEE ELLER, ARNP's credentials?
BUCKLEE ELLER, ARNP's NPI is 1740606946 with credentials ARNP. 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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