2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1356887426 AGACNP-BC
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CAITLIN BALAWENDER, AGACNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner in CARTERSVILLE, Georgia. 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
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)
What the federal data reveals: CAITLIN BALAWENDER, AGACNP-BC is a Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in CARTERSVILLE, Georgia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 304 claims across 102 beneficiaries — 13% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $669.35 across 32 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CAITLIN BALAWENDER, AGACNP-BC filed 304 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across CARTERSVILLE, Georgia. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

CAITLIN BALAWENDER, AGACNP-BC at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/13/2017

NPI 1356887426

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

304 72% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Georgia

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Nurse Practitioner ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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 is a Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in CARTERSVILLE, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: AGACNP-BC. NPI: 1356887426. 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.

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. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BALAWENDER 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 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. 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.

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

150 GENTILLY BLVD
CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120

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%
Specialty average (est.)

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.

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.

87,227
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.

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

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 87,227 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 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

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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