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2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1356887426 AGACNP-BC
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Nurse Practitioner in Cartersville, Georgia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 87,700 in 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
304
Medicare Part D claims · 102 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$669.35
32 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Caitlin Balawender, AGACNP-BC filed 304 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nurse Practitioner in Cartersville, Georgia, prescribing 87% generic.
- 304
- Part D claims, 2023
- 87%
- generic prescribing
- $669.35
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Caitlin Balawender, AGACNP-BC's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
304 Top 43% higher than 57% 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 Caitlin Balawender, AGACNP-BC?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
304 72% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Georgia
How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Georgia 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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Caitlin Balawender, AGACNP-BC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding AGACNP-BC credentials at 150 GENTILLY BLVD, Cartersville, GA, 30120, with a listed phone of (470) 490-6670. NPI 1356887426 was issued on 01/13/2017.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 304 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 102 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $48K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count.
Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,700 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1356887426 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | AGACNP-BC |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 01/13/2017 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Caitlin Balawender, AGACNP-BC 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.
Wellstar Medical Group LLC
Hiram, GA
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 Caitlin Balawender, AGACNP-BC. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$669
Largest payer
Novartis Pharmaceuticals 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 · Typical
Caitlin Balawender, AGACNP-BC - brand share 13.0%
Nurse Practitioner average
13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 304 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.
304
Total Claims
$48K
Total Drug Cost
102
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 772
- Total Day Supply
- 22,804
- Brand vs Generic
- 13% brand / 87% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $42K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $6K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.03
- Gender Split
- 55% female / 45% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Caitlin Balawender, AGACNP-BC prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
36 claims
- Carvedilol
Carvedilol
29 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
25 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
23 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate 13
Metoprolol Succinate
13 claims
- Furosemide 12
Furosemide
12 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium 11
Atorvastatin Calcium
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 36 |
| Carvedilol | 29 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 25 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 23 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 13 |
| Furosemide | 12 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Caitlin Balawender, AGACNP-BC fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
87,700
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider
Caitlin Balawender, AGACNP-BC's 304 claims are below the specialty average of 1,084.
Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Georgia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Georgia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Balawender.
Jaleny Abajobir
Marietta, GA
Dr. Sabina Abdullayev
FNP
Cumming, GA
Dr. Pamela Abernathy
FNP-C
Dalton, GA
Dr. Autherine Abiri
NP
Austell, GA
Sikirat Abolarin
Decatur, GA
Compare Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Caitlin Balawender, AGACNP-BC's specialty? ▼
Caitlin Balawender, AGACNP-BC specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in Cartersville, Georgia. Credentials: AGACNP-BC.
How much does Caitlin Balawender, AGACNP-BC prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Caitlin Balawender, AGACNP-BC wrote 304 Medicare Part D claims totaling $48K in drug costs for 102 beneficiaries.
Where is Caitlin Balawender, AGACNP-BC located? ▼
Caitlin Balawender, AGACNP-BC is located at 150 GENTILLY BLVD, Cartersville, GA, 30120. Phone: (470) 490-6670.
What is Caitlin Balawender, AGACNP-BC's NPI number? ▼
Caitlin Balawender, AGACNP-BC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356887426, issued on 01/13/2017.
Does Caitlin Balawender, AGACNP-BC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Caitlin Balawender, AGACNP-BC's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $42K in brand drug costs.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 87,700 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 Caitlin Balawender, AGACNP-BC prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Caitlin Balawender, AGACNP-BC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Rosuvastatin Calcium, Carvedilol, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Caitlin Balawender, AGACNP-BC accept Medicare? ▼
Caitlin Balawender, AGACNP-BC appears in CMS Medicare data with 304 Part D claims and 102 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Caitlin Balawender, AGACNP-BC's credentials? ▼
Caitlin Balawender, AGACNP-BC's NPI is 1356887426 with credentials AGACNP-BC. 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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