2026 NPPES data Pediatric Nurse Practitioner NPI 1467598276
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CAROL WINKLER

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in BUFFALO, New York. 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
998
Medicare Part D claims · 51 beneficiaries · Pediatric Nurse Practitioner avg: 312
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$524.96
7 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

CAROL WINKLER filed 998 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in BUFFALO, New York, prescribing 96% generic.

998
Part D claims, 2023
96%
generic prescribing
$524.96
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.

CAROL WINKLER's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

998 Top 25% higher than 75% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 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 WINKLER?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/29/2007

NPI 1467598276

Primary specialty

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

21,082 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

998 220% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 312

Specialty distribution in New York

How Pediatric Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among New York providers

New York providers

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner share within New York

1. Pediatric Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner share within New York

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Pediatric Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Pediatric Nurse Practitioner) — 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 WINKLER appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner provider at 219 BRYANT ST, BUFFALO, NY, 14222, with a listed phone of (716) 878-7000. NPI 1467598276 was issued on 01/29/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WINKLER 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 998 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 51 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $75K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% 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.

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 21,082 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 312 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

219 BRYANT ST
BUFFALO, NY 14222

Provider Details

NPI 1467598276
Specialty Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Gender Female
NPI Issued 01/29/2007

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 WINKLER. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$525

Largest payer

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.

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 — New York NYSBPMC 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 ~100K New York medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to CAROL WINKLER. To verify CAROL WINKLER's current license status, search the NYSBPMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

312
Total board actions, New York 2023
Across 302 cases
3.12
Actions per 1,000 licensees
New York statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
89 cases

NYSBPMC 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 New York disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

CAROL WINKLER — brand share 4.0%
Specialty average (est.)

4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 998 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.

998
Total Claims
$75K
Total Drug Cost
51
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,080
Total Day Supply
32,021
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 96% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$40K
Generic Drug Cost
$36K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
53.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.29
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CAROL WINKLER 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
Clonazepam
97
Quetiapine Fumarate
75
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
67
Diazepam
63
Fluoxetine Hcl
62
Lamotrigine
52
Venlafaxine Hcl Er
Venlafaxine Hcl
45
Trazodone Hcl
44
Zolpidem Tartrate
44
Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine
Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine
39

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

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Overview

How CAROL WINKLER fits within the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

21,082
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
52
States with Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
312
Avg Claims per Provider

CAROL WINKLER's 998 claims are above the specialty average of 312.

Nearby Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Providers in New York

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New York, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as WINKLER.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CAROL WINKLER's specialty?
CAROL WINKLER specializes in Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and practices in BUFFALO, New York.
How much does CAROL WINKLER prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CAROL WINKLER wrote 998 Medicare Part D claims totaling $75K in drug costs for 51 beneficiaries.
Where is CAROL WINKLER located?
CAROL WINKLER is located at 219 BRYANT ST, BUFFALO, NY, 14222. Phone: (716) 878-7000.
What is CAROL WINKLER's NPI number?
CAROL WINKLER's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467598276, issued on 01/29/2007.
Does CAROL WINKLER prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CAROL WINKLER's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $40K in brand drug costs.
How many Pediatric Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 21,082 Pediatric Nurse Practitioner providers across 52 states in the US. The average Pediatric Nurse Practitioner provider writes 312 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CAROL WINKLER prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CAROL WINKLER's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clonazepam, Quetiapine Fumarate, Bupropion Xl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CAROL WINKLER accept Medicare?
CAROL WINKLER appears in CMS Medicare data with 998 Part D claims and 51 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CAROL WINKLER's credentials?
CAROL WINKLER's NPI is 1467598276. 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.

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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