2026 NPPES data Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist NPI 1326059445 RCNS
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CAROL BOWEN, RCNS

Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist in NEWTON, Massachusetts. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 138 beneficiaries · Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

CAROL BOWEN, RCNS filed 1,572 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist in NEWTON, Massachusetts, prescribing 97% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
97%
generic prescribing

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CAROL BOWEN, RCNS's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

1,572 Top 19% higher than 81% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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 CAROL BOWEN, RCNS?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/11/2006

NPI 1326059445

Primary specialty

Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist

Niche

980 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,572 50% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,050

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist share within Massachusetts

1. Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist share within Massachusetts

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

CAROL BOWEN, RCNS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist provider holding RCNS credentials at 10 LANGLEY RD, NEWTON, MA, 02459, with a listed phone of (617) 964-8200. NPI 1326059445 was issued on 08/11/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BOWEN 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 1,572 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 138 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $73K in drug spend, split 3% brand-name and 97% generic by claim count. 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.

Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 980 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 1,050 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

10 LANGLEY RD
NEWTON, MA 02459

Provider Details

NPI 1326059445
Specialty Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
Credentials RCNS
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/11/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CAROL BOWEN, RCNS 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.

BRUCE A KASTER MD PC
NEEDHAM, MA

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

License & disciplinary context — Massachusetts BORIM 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 ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to CAROL BOWEN, RCNS. To verify CAROL BOWEN, RCNS's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases

BORIM 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 Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

CAROL BOWEN, RCNS — brand share 3.0%
Specialty average (est.)

3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 1,572 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.

1,572
Total Claims
$73K
Total Drug Cost
138
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,704
Total Day Supply
48,947
Brand vs Generic
3% brand / 97% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$42K
Generic Drug Cost
$30K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
82.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.42
Gender Split
74% female / 26% male
Age Distribution
<65: 0, 65-74: 24, 75-84: 61, 85+: 53

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CAROL BOWEN, RCNS 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
Quetiapine Fumarate
177
Trazodone Hcl
151
Sertraline Hcl
143
Risperidone
112
Mirtazapine
85
Escitalopram Oxalate
81
Olanzapine
73
Gabapentin
71
Lorazepam
59
Bupropion Hcl
55

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

Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Overview

How CAROL BOWEN, RCNS fits within the Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist landscape nationally.

980
Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in US
50
States with Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
1,050
Avg Claims per Provider

CAROL BOWEN, RCNS's 1,572 claims are above the specialty average of 1,050.

Nearby Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in Massachusetts

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

Compare Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CAROL BOWEN, RCNS's specialty?
CAROL BOWEN, RCNS specializes in Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist and practices in NEWTON, Massachusetts. Credentials: RCNS.
How much does CAROL BOWEN, RCNS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CAROL BOWEN, RCNS wrote 1,572 Medicare Part D claims totaling $73K in drug costs for 138 beneficiaries.
Where is CAROL BOWEN, RCNS located?
CAROL BOWEN, RCNS is located at 10 LANGLEY RD, NEWTON, MA, 02459. Phone: (617) 964-8200.
What is CAROL BOWEN, RCNS's NPI number?
CAROL BOWEN, RCNS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326059445, issued on 08/11/2006.
Does CAROL BOWEN, RCNS prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CAROL BOWEN, RCNS's prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $42K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 980 Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist providers across 50 states in the US. The average Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist provider writes 1,050 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CAROL BOWEN, RCNS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CAROL BOWEN, RCNS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Quetiapine Fumarate, Trazodone Hcl, Sertraline Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CAROL BOWEN, RCNS accept Medicare?
CAROL BOWEN, RCNS appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,572 Part D claims and 138 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CAROL BOWEN, RCNS's credentials?
CAROL BOWEN, RCNS's NPI is 1326059445 with credentials RCNS. 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.
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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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