2026 NPPES data Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1841936515 PMHNP-BC MSN RN-BSN
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CAROLE RICHARDS, PMHNP-BC MSN RN-BSN

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in BANGOR, Maine. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 212 beneficiaries · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 927
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

CAROLE RICHARDS, PMHNP-BC MSN RN-BSN filed 2,738 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in BANGOR, Maine, prescribing 91% generic.

3K
Part D claims, 2023
91%
generic prescribing

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CAROLE RICHARDS, PMHNP-BC MSN RN-BSN's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

2,738 Top 12% higher than 88% 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%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about CAROLE RICHARDS, PMHNP-BC MSN RN-BSN?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/06/2022

NPI 1841936515

Primary specialty

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

39,953 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,738 195% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 927

Specialty distribution in Maine

How Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Maine providers

Maine providers

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner share within Maine

1. Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner share within Maine

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Psychiatric/Mental Health 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).

CAROLE RICHARDS, PMHNP-BC MSN RN-BSN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider holding PMHNP-BC MSN RN-BSN credentials at 268 STILLWATER AVE, BANGOR, ME, 04401, with a listed phone of (207) 973-6100. NPI 1841936515 was issued on 05/06/2022. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what RICHARDS 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 2,738 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 212 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $511K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% 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 Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 39,953 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 927 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

268 STILLWATER AVE
BANGOR, ME 04401

Provider Details

NPI 1841936515
Specialty Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Credentials PMHNP-BC MSN RN-BSN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/06/2022

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CAROLE RICHARDS, PMHNP-BC MSN RN-BSN 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.

ACADIA HOSPITAL CORP.
BANGOR, ME

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

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

CAROLE RICHARDS, PMHNP-BC MSN RN-BSN — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 2,738 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.

2,738
Total Claims
$511K
Total Drug Cost
212
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,200
Total Day Supply
121,600
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$349K
Generic Drug Cost
$163K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
53.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.21
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male
Age Distribution
<65: 164, 65-74: 42, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CAROLE RICHARDS, PMHNP-BC MSN RN-BSN 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
Risperidone
153
Clozapine
123
Lithium Carbonate Er
Lithium Carbonate
120
Sertraline Hcl
114
Clonazepam
109
Trazodone Hcl
105
Olanzapine
97
Lorazepam
87
Buspirone Hcl
84
Divalproex Sodium Er
Divalproex Sodium
81

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

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Overview

How CAROLE RICHARDS, PMHNP-BC MSN RN-BSN fits within the Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

39,953
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
927
Avg Claims per Provider

CAROLE RICHARDS, PMHNP-BC MSN RN-BSN's 2,738 claims are above the specialty average of 927.

Nearby Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in Maine

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CAROLE RICHARDS, PMHNP-BC MSN RN-BSN's specialty?
CAROLE RICHARDS, PMHNP-BC MSN RN-BSN specializes in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in BANGOR, Maine. Credentials: PMHNP-BC MSN RN-BSN.
How much does CAROLE RICHARDS, PMHNP-BC MSN RN-BSN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CAROLE RICHARDS, PMHNP-BC MSN RN-BSN wrote 2,738 Medicare Part D claims totaling $511K in drug costs for 212 beneficiaries.
Where is CAROLE RICHARDS, PMHNP-BC MSN RN-BSN located?
CAROLE RICHARDS, PMHNP-BC MSN RN-BSN is located at 268 STILLWATER AVE, BANGOR, ME, 04401. Phone: (207) 973-6100.
What is CAROLE RICHARDS, PMHNP-BC MSN RN-BSN's NPI number?
CAROLE RICHARDS, PMHNP-BC MSN RN-BSN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841936515, issued on 05/06/2022.
Does CAROLE RICHARDS, PMHNP-BC MSN RN-BSN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CAROLE RICHARDS, PMHNP-BC MSN RN-BSN's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $349K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 39,953 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider writes 927 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CAROLE RICHARDS, PMHNP-BC MSN RN-BSN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CAROLE RICHARDS, PMHNP-BC MSN RN-BSN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Risperidone, Clozapine, Lithium Carbonate Er. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CAROLE RICHARDS, PMHNP-BC MSN RN-BSN accept Medicare?
CAROLE RICHARDS, PMHNP-BC MSN RN-BSN appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,738 Part D claims and 212 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CAROLE RICHARDS, PMHNP-BC MSN RN-BSN's credentials?
CAROLE RICHARDS, PMHNP-BC MSN RN-BSN's NPI is 1841936515 with credentials PMHNP-BC MSN RN-BSN. 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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