2026 NPPES data Clinical Nurse Specialist NPI 1083685135 C.N.S.
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CANDACE CARR, C.N.S.

Clinical Nurse Specialist in TULSA, Oklahoma. 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
37
Medicare Part D claims · Clinical Nurse Specialist avg: 953
MIPS score
97.5814/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$28.1
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CANDACE CARR, C.N.S. is a Clinical Nurse Specialist ([object Object]) practicing in TULSA, Oklahoma with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 37 claims . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.5814/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $28.1 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CANDACE CARR, C.N.S. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.5814 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 37 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

CANDACE CARR, C.N.S. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/27/2006

NPI 1083685135

Primary specialty

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Niche

1,708 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

37 96% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 953

MIPS final score

97.5814/100 14.481400000000008% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Oklahoma

How Clinical Nurse Specialist compares to other specialties among Oklahoma providers

Oklahoma providers

Clinical Nurse Specialist share within Oklahoma

1. Clinical Nurse Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Clinical Nurse Specialist share within Oklahoma

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CANDACE CARR, C.N.S.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Clinical Nurse Specialist national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
97.5814/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Clinical Nurse Specialist) — 97.5814/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%97.6%
MIPS final score (Clinical Nurse Specialist) — 97.5814/100 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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CANDACE CARR, C.N.S. is a Clinical Nurse Specialist provider practicing in TULSA, Oklahoma, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: C.N.S.. NPI: 1083685135. 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.

CANDACE CARR, C.N.S. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Clinical Nurse Specialist provider holding C.N.S. credentials at 1265 S UTICA AVE, TULSA, OK, 74104, with a listed phone of (918) 592-0999. NPI 1083685135 was issued on 01/27/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CARR 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 37 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $441 in drug spend. 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 97.5814/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 86.5348), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Clinical Nurse Specialist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,708 enrolled providers across 49 states and an average of 953 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

1265 S UTICA AVE
TULSA, OK 74104

Provider Details

NPI 1083685135
Specialty Clinical Nurse Specialist
Credentials C.N.S.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 01/27/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

97.5814
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
86.5348
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CANDACE CARR, C.N.S. 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.

AHS OKLAHOMA HEART LLC
TULSA, OK

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 CANDACE CARR, C.N.S.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$28

Largest payer

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

37
Total Claims
$441
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
43
Total Day Supply
1,308
Generic Drug Cost
$428

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.12

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
17

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

Clinical Nurse Specialist Overview

How CANDACE CARR, C.N.S. fits within the Clinical Nurse Specialist landscape nationally.

1,708
Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in US
49
States with Clinical Nurse Specialist
953
Avg Claims per Provider

CANDACE CARR, C.N.S.'s 37 claims are below the specialty average of 953.

Nearby Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in Oklahoma

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

Compare Clinical Nurse Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CANDACE CARR, C.N.S.'s specialty?
CANDACE CARR, C.N.S. specializes in Clinical Nurse Specialist and practices in TULSA, Oklahoma. Credentials: C.N.S..
How much does CANDACE CARR, C.N.S. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CANDACE CARR, C.N.S. wrote 37 Medicare Part D claims totaling $441 in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
What is CANDACE CARR, C.N.S.'s Medicare quality score?
CANDACE CARR, C.N.S. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.5814/100 (Quality: 86.5348). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CANDACE CARR, C.N.S. located?
CANDACE CARR, C.N.S. is located at 1265 S UTICA AVE, TULSA, OK, 74104. Phone: (918) 592-0999.
What is CANDACE CARR, C.N.S.'s NPI number?
CANDACE CARR, C.N.S.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1083685135, issued on 01/27/2006.
How many Clinical Nurse Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 1,708 Clinical Nurse Specialist providers across 49 states in the US. The average Clinical Nurse Specialist provider writes 953 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CANDACE CARR, C.N.S. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CANDACE CARR, C.N.S.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Clopidogrel. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CANDACE CARR, C.N.S. accept Medicare?
CANDACE CARR, C.N.S. appears in CMS Medicare data with 37 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CANDACE CARR, C.N.S.'s credentials?
CANDACE CARR, C.N.S.'s NPI is 1083685135 with credentials C.N.S.. 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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