2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1659080059 CNP
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CAROL SCHAUNAMAN, CNP

Nurse Practitioner in REDFIELD, South Dakota. 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
341
Medicare Part D claims · 144 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
94.0008/100
▲ 11 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$29.59
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CAROL SCHAUNAMAN, CNP is a Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in REDFIELD, South Dakota with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 341 claims across 144 beneficiaries — 6% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.0008/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $29.59 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CAROL SCHAUNAMAN, CNP reported a CMS MIPS final score of 94.0008 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 341 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

CAROL SCHAUNAMAN, CNP at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/15/2022

NPI 1659080059

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

341 69% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

MIPS final score

94.0008/100 10.900800000000004% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in South Dakota

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among South Dakota providers

South Dakota providers

Nurse Practitioner share within South Dakota

1. Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nurse Practitioner share within South Dakota

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CAROL SCHAUNAMAN, CNP's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nurse Practitioner national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
94.0008/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) — 94.0008/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) — 94.0008/100 vs national avg 83.1

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 SCHAUNAMAN, CNP is a Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in REDFIELD, South Dakota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: CNP. NPI: 1659080059. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

CAROL SCHAUNAMAN, CNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding CNP credentials at 111 W 10TH AVE # 111, REDFIELD, SD, 57469, with a listed phone of (605) 472-1110. NPI 1659080059 was issued on 11/15/2022. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SCHAUNAMAN 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 341 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 144 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $8K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.6%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 94.0008/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 84.7985), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,227 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

111 W 10TH AVE # 111
REDFIELD, SD 57469

Provider Details

NPI 1659080059
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials CNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/15/2022

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

94.0008
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
84.7985
Quality
98.2244
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CAROL SCHAUNAMAN, 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.

CITY OF REDFIELD
REDFIELD, SD

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 CAROL SCHAUNAMAN, CNP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$30

Largest payer

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

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

CAROL SCHAUNAMAN, CNP — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 341 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.

341
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
144
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
408
Total Day Supply
7,882
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$4K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Opioid Claims
19 (5.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
99

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.05
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male
Age Distribution
<65: 19, 65-74: 71, 75-84: 35, 85+: 19

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Azithromycin
30
Prednisone
26
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
17
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst
13
Montelukast Sodium
12
Doxycycline Hyclate
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 CAROL SCHAUNAMAN, CNP fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

87,227
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider

CAROL SCHAUNAMAN, CNP's 341 claims are below the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in South Dakota

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Dakota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as SCHAUNAMAN.

Compare Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CAROL SCHAUNAMAN, CNP's specialty?
CAROL SCHAUNAMAN, CNP specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in REDFIELD, South Dakota. Credentials: CNP.
How much does CAROL SCHAUNAMAN, CNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CAROL SCHAUNAMAN, CNP wrote 341 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for 144 beneficiaries.
What is CAROL SCHAUNAMAN, CNP's Medicare quality score?
CAROL SCHAUNAMAN, CNP has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.0008/100 (Quality: 84.7985). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CAROL SCHAUNAMAN, CNP located?
CAROL SCHAUNAMAN, CNP is located at 111 W 10TH AVE # 111, REDFIELD, SD, 57469. Phone: (605) 472-1110.
What is CAROL SCHAUNAMAN, CNP's NPI number?
CAROL SCHAUNAMAN, CNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659080059, issued on 11/15/2022.
Does CAROL SCHAUNAMAN, CNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CAROL SCHAUNAMAN, CNP's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $4K in brand drug costs.
Does CAROL SCHAUNAMAN, CNP prescribe opioids?
Yes, CAROL SCHAUNAMAN, CNP had 19 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.6%.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 87,227 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 CAROL SCHAUNAMAN, CNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CAROL SCHAUNAMAN, CNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Azithromycin, Prednisone, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CAROL SCHAUNAMAN, CNP accept Medicare?
CAROL SCHAUNAMAN, CNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 341 Part D claims and 144 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CAROL SCHAUNAMAN, CNP's credentials?
CAROL SCHAUNAMAN, CNP's NPI is 1659080059 with credentials 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

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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