2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1336579796 NP
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CANDACE MENDOZA, NP

Nurse Practitioner in GREENVILLE, North Carolina. 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 460 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
98.1587/100
▲ 15 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

CANDACE MENDOZA, NP reported a CMS MIPS final score of 98.1587/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 5,036 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

98.1587/100
MIPS score · +15 vs avg
5K
Part D claims, 2023
87%
generic prescribing

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CANDACE MENDOZA, NP's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

98 Top 11% higher than 89% 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 CANDACE MENDOZA, NP?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/22/2013

NPI 1336579796

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

5,036 365% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

MIPS final score

98.1587/100 15.058700000000002% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Nurse Practitioner share within North Carolina

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CANDACE MENDOZA, NP's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nurse Practitioner national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
98.1587/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) — 98.1587/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%98.2%
MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) — 98.1587/100 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 MENDOZA, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 2080 W ARLINGTON BLVD STE A, GREENVILLE, NC, 27834, with a listed phone of (252) 689-6161. NPI 1336579796 was issued on 11/22/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MENDOZA 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 5,036 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 460 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $597K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 58.8%. 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 98.1587/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 91.3471, Cost 74.9905), 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

2080 W ARLINGTON BLVD STE A
GREENVILLE, NC 27834

Provider Details

NPI 1336579796
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/22/2013

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

98.1587
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
91.3471
Quality
74.9905
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CANDACE MENDOZA, NP 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.

INTERVENTIONAL PAIN CENTER PLLC
FAYETTEVILLE, NC

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

CANDACE MENDOZA, NP — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 5,036 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.

5,036
Total Claims
$597K
Total Drug Cost
460
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,217
Total Day Supply
150,511
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$359K
Generic Drug Cost
$238K
Opioid Claims
2,959 (58.8% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
64.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.90
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male
Age Distribution
<65: 218, 65-74: 179, 75-84: 49, 85+: 14

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CANDACE MENDOZA, NP 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
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
1,748
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
590
Gabapentin
415
Tizanidine Hcl
279
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
255
Movantik
Naloxegol Oxalate
214
Pregabalin
213
Diazepam
148
Linzess
Linaclotide
137
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
118

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How CANDACE MENDOZA, NP 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

CANDACE MENDOZA, NP's 5,036 claims are above the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as MENDOZA.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CANDACE MENDOZA, NP's specialty?
CANDACE MENDOZA, NP specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in GREENVILLE, North Carolina. Credentials: NP.
How much does CANDACE MENDOZA, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CANDACE MENDOZA, NP wrote 5,036 Medicare Part D claims totaling $597K in drug costs for 460 beneficiaries.
What is CANDACE MENDOZA, NP's Medicare quality score?
CANDACE MENDOZA, NP has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 98.1587/100 (Quality: 91.3471, Cost: 74.9905). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CANDACE MENDOZA, NP located?
CANDACE MENDOZA, NP is located at 2080 W ARLINGTON BLVD STE A, GREENVILLE, NC, 27834. Phone: (252) 689-6161.
What is CANDACE MENDOZA, NP's NPI number?
CANDACE MENDOZA, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336579796, issued on 11/22/2013.
Does CANDACE MENDOZA, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CANDACE MENDOZA, NP's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $359K in brand drug costs.
Does CANDACE MENDOZA, NP prescribe opioids?
Yes, CANDACE MENDOZA, NP had 2,959 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 58.8%.
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 CANDACE MENDOZA, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CANDACE MENDOZA, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CANDACE MENDOZA, NP accept Medicare?
CANDACE MENDOZA, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,036 Part D claims and 460 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CANDACE MENDOZA, NP's credentials?
CANDACE MENDOZA, NP's NPI is 1336579796 with credentials NP. 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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