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2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1780016881 APRN
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Nurse Practitioner in Sandy Hook, Connecticut.
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
332
Medicare Part D claims · 135 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
MIPS score
89.7/100
▲ 7 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
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What the federal data shows
Cara Cacciabaudo, APRN reported a CMS MIPS final score of 89.7/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 332 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 89.7/100
- MIPS score · +7 vs avg
- 332
- Part D claims, 2023
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Cara Cacciabaudo, APRN's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
90 Top 42% higher than 58% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Cara Cacciabaudo, APRN sits
This provider among nurse practitioner peers
Across the 13,476 nurse practitioner providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Cara Cacciabaudo, APRN writes more Part D claims than 46% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 59% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, high-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 nurse practitioner peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Cara Cacciabaudo, APRN. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Cara Cacciabaudo, APRN?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
332 69% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
89.7/100 6.6 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Connecticut
How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Cara Cacciabaudo, APRN's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nurse Practitioner national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 89.7/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) - 89.7/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Cara Cacciabaudo, APRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding APRN credentials at 139 TODDY HILL RD, Sandy Hook, CT, 06482, with a listed phone of (845) 797-5390. NPI 1780016881 was issued on 07/31/2013.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 332 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 135 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $26K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.8%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 89.7/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 32.5), compared with the national average of 83.1.
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 | 1780016881 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | APRN |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 07/31/2013 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
89.7469
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
32.4897
Cost
Reporting: Group practice
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
332
Total Claims
$26K
Total Drug Cost
135
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 391
- Total Day Supply
- 8,817
- Generic Drug Cost
- $4K
- Opioid Claims
- 16 (4.8% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 45
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.03
- Gender Split
- 68% female / 32% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 14, 65-74: 58, 75-84: 37, 85+: 26
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Cara Cacciabaudo, APRN prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Spironolactone
Spironolactone
25 claims
- Cefuroxime
Cefuroxime
14 claims
- Prednisone
Prednisone
13 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
12 claims
- Diltiazem 24hr Er …
Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd)
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Spironolactone | 25 |
| Cefuroxime Cefuroxime Axetil | 14 |
| Prednisone | 13 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 12 |
| Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd) Diltiazem Hcl | 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 Cara Cacciabaudo, APRN 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
Cara Cacciabaudo, APRN's 332 claims are below the specialty average of 1,084.
Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Connecticut
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Connecticut, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Cacciabaudo.
Dr. Anna Liza Abastillas
APRN
Southington, CT
Dr. Manju Abraham
APRN
Farmington, CT
Charles Adams
Torrington, CT
Dr. Olutoyin Adesola
APRN
West Haven, CT
Dr. Mallory Akin
APRN
Avon, CT
Compare Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cara Cacciabaudo, APRN's specialty? ▼
Cara Cacciabaudo, APRN specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in Sandy Hook, Connecticut. Credentials: APRN.
How much does Cara Cacciabaudo, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Cara Cacciabaudo, APRN wrote 332 Medicare Part D claims totaling $26K in drug costs for 135 beneficiaries.
What is Cara Cacciabaudo, APRN's Medicare quality score? ▼
Cara Cacciabaudo, APRN has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 89.7/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 32.5). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Cara Cacciabaudo, APRN located? ▼
Cara Cacciabaudo, APRN is located at 139 TODDY HILL RD, Sandy Hook, CT, 06482. Phone: (845) 797-5390.
What is Cara Cacciabaudo, APRN's NPI number? ▼
Cara Cacciabaudo, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780016881, issued on 07/31/2013.
Does Cara Cacciabaudo, APRN prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Cara Cacciabaudo, APRN had 16 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.8%.
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 Cara Cacciabaudo, APRN prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Cara Cacciabaudo, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Spironolactone, Cefuroxime, Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Cara Cacciabaudo, APRN accept Medicare? ▼
Cara Cacciabaudo, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 332 Part D claims and 135 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Cara Cacciabaudo, APRN's credentials? ▼
Cara Cacciabaudo, APRN's NPI is 1780016881 with credentials APRN. 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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