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2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1043784820 APRN, CNP
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Family Nurse Practitioner in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 210,832 in Family 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
571
Medicare Part D claims · 209 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75.6/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.5 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$1.1K
44 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Candice Hester, APRN, CNP reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75.6/100 - below the 83.5 national average - and filed 571 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 75.6/100
- MIPS score · -8 vs avg
- 571
- Part D claims, 2023
- 91%
- generic prescribing
- $1.1K
- 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.
Candice Hester, APRN, CNP's MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
76 ≥ 15th percentile 15% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Candice Hester, APRN, CNP sits
This provider among family nurse practitioner peers
Across the 26,556 family nurse practitioner providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Candice Hester, APRN, CNP writes more Part D claims than 57% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 15% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one family nurse practitioner peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Candice Hester, APRN, CNP. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Candice Hester, APRN, CNP?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Family Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
571 53% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
75.6/100 7.9 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Oklahoma
How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Oklahoma providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Candice Hester, APRN, CNP's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Nurse Practitioner national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 75.6/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Family Nurse Practitioner) - 75.6/100 vs national avg 83.5
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.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Candice Hester, APRN, CNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding APRN, CNP credentials at 4050 W MEMORIAL RD, Oklahoma City, OK, 73120, with a listed phone of (405) 608-3800. NPI 1043784820 was issued on 01/15/2019.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 571 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 209 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $76K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 75.6/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 68.9, Cost 54), compared with the 83.5 average among clinicians with a measured score.
Family Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 210,832 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,222 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 | 1043784820 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | APRN, CNP |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 01/15/2019 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
75.6073
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
68.8621
Quality
53.9957
Cost
95
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Candice Hester, APRN, CNP 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.
Cardiovascular Health Clinic PLLC
Oklahoma City, 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 Candice Hester, APRN, CNP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$1.1K
Largest payer
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
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 · Generic-heavy
Candice Hester, APRN, CNP - brand share 9.0%
Family Nurse Practitioner average
9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 571 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.
571
Total Claims
$76K
Total Drug Cost
209
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,465
- Total Day Supply
- 43,642
- Brand vs Generic
- 9% brand / 91% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $64K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $12K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.37
- Gender Split
- 57% female / 43% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 20, 65-74: 103, 75-84: 73, 85+: 13
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Candice Hester, APRN, CNP prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Metoprolol Tartrate
Metoprolol Tartrate
55 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
52 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
52 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
45 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
39 claims
- Pravastatin Sodium
Pravastatin Sodium
36 claims
- Carvedilol
Carvedilol
34 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
33 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 55 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 52 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 52 |
| Lisinopril | 45 |
| Losartan Potassium | 39 |
| Pravastatin Sodium | 36 |
| Carvedilol | 34 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 33 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 33 |
| Furosemide | 16 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Family Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Candice Hester, APRN, CNP fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
210,832
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider
Candice Hester, APRN, CNP's 571 claims are below the specialty average of 1,222.
Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Oklahoma
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Oklahoma, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Hester.
Dr. Melissa Abbott
DNP, APRN, FNP-C
Tulsa, OK
Dr. Bincy Abraham
NURSE PRACTITIONER
Oklahoma City, OK
Dr. Ligi Abraham
APRN CNP
Oklahoma City, OK
Dr. Susan Abrahamsen
APRN
El Reno, OK
Dr. Silas Abrenica
FNP
Fort Sill, OK
Compare Family Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Oklahoma medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Candice Hester, APRN, CNP's specialty? ▼
Candice Hester, APRN, CNP specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Credentials: APRN, CNP.
How much does Candice Hester, APRN, CNP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Candice Hester, APRN, CNP wrote 571 Medicare Part D claims totaling $76K in drug costs for 209 beneficiaries.
What is Candice Hester, APRN, CNP's Medicare quality score? ▼
Candice Hester, APRN, CNP has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75.6/100 (Quality: 68.9, Cost: 54). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Candice Hester, APRN, CNP located? ▼
Candice Hester, APRN, CNP is located at 4050 W MEMORIAL RD, Oklahoma City, OK, 73120. Phone: (405) 608-3800.
What is Candice Hester, APRN, CNP's NPI number? ▼
Candice Hester, APRN, CNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043784820, issued on 01/15/2019.
Does Candice Hester, APRN, CNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Candice Hester, APRN, CNP's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $64K in brand drug costs.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 210,832 Family Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,222 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Candice Hester, APRN, CNP prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Candice Hester, APRN, CNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Tartrate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Metoprolol Succinate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Candice Hester, APRN, CNP accept Medicare? ▼
Candice Hester, APRN, CNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 571 Part D claims and 209 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Candice Hester, APRN, CNP's credentials? ▼
Candice Hester, APRN, CNP's NPI is 1043784820 with credentials APRN, CNP. 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.
- 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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