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2026 NPPES data Clinical Nurse Specialist NPI 1619369063 APRN
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Clinical Nurse Specialist in Fort Myers, Florida.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,715 in Clinical Nurse Specialist, 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
419
Medicare Part D claims · 208 beneficiaries · Clinical Nurse Specialist avg: 953
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$76.99
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Carla Whitt, APRN filed 419 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Fort Myers, Florida, prescribing 82% generic.
- 419
- Part D claims, 2023
- 82%
- generic prescribing
- $76.99
- 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.
Carla Whitt, APRN's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
419 Top 38% higher than 62% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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 Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Carla Whitt, APRN?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Medicare Part D claims
419 56% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Florida
How Clinical Nurse Specialist compares to other specialties among Florida providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Clinical Nurse Specialist. Verify directly:
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).
Carla Whitt, APRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Clinical Nurse Specialist provider holding APRN credentials at 9800 S HEALTHPARK DR, Fort Myers, FL, 33908, with a listed phone of (239) 343-6350. NPI 1619369063 was issued on 02/23/2015.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 419 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 208 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $85K in drug spend, split 18% brand-name and 82% generic by claim count.
Clinical Nurse Specialist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,715 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1619369063 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Clinical Nurse Specialist |
| Credentials | APRN |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 02/23/2015 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Carla Whitt, APRN 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.
Lee Health System Inc
Cape Coral, FL
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 Carla Whitt, APRN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$77
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.
License & disciplinary context - Florida FLDOH 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Carla Whitt, APRN. To verify Carla Whitt, APRN's current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases
FLDOH publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Carla Whitt, APRN - brand share 18.0%
Clinical Nurse Specialist average
18% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 419 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.
419
Total Claims
$85K
Total Drug Cost
208
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 896
- Total Day Supply
- 26,067
- Brand vs Generic
- 18% brand / 82% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $78K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $7K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 14
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 76.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.82
- Gender Split
- 40% female / 60% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 11, 65-74: 78, 75-84: 95, 85+: 24
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Carla Whitt, APRN prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
56 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
45 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
28 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate 20
Amlodipine Besylate
20 claims
- Jardiance 19
Jardiance
19 claims
- Metoprolol Tartrate 19
Metoprolol Tartrate
19 claims
- Amiodarone Hcl 17
Amiodarone Hcl
17 claims
- Spironolactone 17
Spironolactone
17 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 56 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 45 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 28 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 20 |
| Jardiance Empagliflozin | 19 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 19 |
| Amiodarone Hcl | 17 |
| Spironolactone | 17 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 16 |
| Lisinopril | 15 |
* 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 Carla Whitt, APRN fits within the Clinical Nurse Specialist landscape nationally.
1,715
Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in US
49
States with Clinical Nurse Specialist
953
Avg Claims per Provider
Carla Whitt, APRN's 419 claims are below the specialty average of 953.
Nearby Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in Florida
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Florida, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Whitt.
Anna Alvarez
Orlando, FL
Dr. Laura Arkin
APRN
Orlando, FL
Dr. Suzanne Ashworth
MSN, APRN, CCNS
Orlando, FL
Dr. Sandra Benter
ARNP
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Dr. Susan Bowles
DNP,APRN
Orlando, FL
Compare Clinical Nurse Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- 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 Florida medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Clinical Nurse Specialist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carla Whitt, APRN's specialty? ▼
Carla Whitt, APRN specializes in Clinical Nurse Specialist and practices in Fort Myers, Florida. Credentials: APRN.
How much does Carla Whitt, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Carla Whitt, APRN wrote 419 Medicare Part D claims totaling $85K in drug costs for 208 beneficiaries.
Where is Carla Whitt, APRN located? ▼
Carla Whitt, APRN is located at 9800 S HEALTHPARK DR, Fort Myers, FL, 33908. Phone: (239) 343-6350.
What is Carla Whitt, APRN's NPI number? ▼
Carla Whitt, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619369063, issued on 02/23/2015.
Does Carla Whitt, APRN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Carla Whitt, APRN's prescribing is 18% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $78K in brand drug costs.
How many Clinical Nurse Specialist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,715 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 Carla Whitt, APRN prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Carla Whitt, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Metoprolol Succinate, Eliquis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Carla Whitt, APRN accept Medicare? ▼
Carla Whitt, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 419 Part D claims and 208 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Carla Whitt, APRN's credentials? ▼
Carla Whitt, APRN's NPI is 1619369063 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.
- 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
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