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2026 NPPES data Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist NPI 1326059445 RCNS
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Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist in Newton, Massachusetts.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 978 in Psychiatric/Mental Health 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
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
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
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
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.
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
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 reportedPrimary specialty
Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
Medicare Part D claims
1,572 50% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Massachusetts
How Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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.
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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.
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.
Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 978 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
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%
Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist average
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
- Quetiapine Fumarate
Quetiapine Fumarate
177 claims
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
151 claims
- Sertraline Hcl
Sertraline Hcl
143 claims
- Risperidone
Risperidone
112 claims
- Mirtazapine
Mirtazapine
85 claims
- Escitalopram Oxalate
Escitalopram Oxalate
81 claims
- Olanzapine
Olanzapine
73 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
71 claims
| 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.
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Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Overview
How Carol Bowen, RCNS fits within the Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist landscape nationally.
978
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.
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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 978 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
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).
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