2026 NPPES data Pain Management Registered Nurse NPI 1508905951 ANP
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Carolyn Buel, ANP

Pain Management Registered Nurse in Eugene, Oregon.

This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 222 in Pain Management Registered Nurse, 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 267 beneficiaries · Pain Management Registered Nurse avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
91.1/100
▲ 8 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Carolyn Buel, ANP reported a CMS MIPS final score of 91.1/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 3,184 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

91.1/100
MIPS score · +8 vs avg
3K
Part D claims, 2023
92%
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.

Carolyn Buel, ANP's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure

91 Top 37% higher than 63% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90+: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about Carolyn Buel, ANP?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/05/2007

NPI 1508905951

Primary specialty

Pain Management Registered Nurse

Rare

222 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,184 132% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,375

MIPS final score

91.1/100 8 pts vs avg

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Oregon

How Pain Management Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among Oregon providers

Oregon providers
Mental Health Counselor - 12.1%Mental Health Counselor12.1%Massage Therapist - 4.8%Massage Therapist4.8%Counselor - 3.9%Counselor3.9%Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor - 3.5%Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor3.5%Case Manager/Care Coordinator - 3.4%Case Manager/Care Coordinator3.4%Clinical Social Worker - 3.3%Clinical Social Worker3.3%Pain Management Registered Nurse - 0%Pain Management Registered Nurse0%
Largest specialties in Oregon (% of in-state providers)

Medicare quality performance, MIPS

Carolyn Buel, ANP's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Pain Management Registered Nurse national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
91.1/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Pain Management Registered Nurse) - 91.1/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%91.1%
MIPS final score (Pain Management Registered Nurse) - 91.1/100 vs national avg 83.1
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.

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).

Carolyn Buel, ANP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pain Management Registered Nurse provider holding ANP credentials at 2401 RIVER RD, Eugene, OR, 97404, with a listed phone of (541) 431-0631. NPI 1508905951 was issued on 02/05/2007.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 3,184 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 267 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $224K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 60.2%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 91.1/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 94.2, Cost 76), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Pain Management Registered Nurse is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 222 enrolled providers across 43 states and an average of 1,375 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

2401 RIVER RD
Eugene, OR 97404

Provider Details

NPI 1508905951
Specialty Pain Management Registered Nurse
Credentials ANP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/05/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

91.0695
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
94.2388
Quality
75.9928
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

Carolyn Buel, ANP - brand share 8.0%
Pain Management Registered Nurse average

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 3,184 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.

3,184
Total Claims
$224K
Total Drug Cost
267
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,430
Total Day Supply
94,008
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$124K
Generic Drug Cost
$100K
Opioid Claims
1,917 (60.2% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.59
Gender Split
73% female / 27% male
Age Distribution
<65: 74, 65-74: 120, 75-84: 56, 85+: 17

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Carolyn Buel, ANP 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
Oxycodone Hcl
601
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
315
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
238
Gabapentin
223
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
141
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
98
Tramadol Hcl
96
Fentanyl
95
Tizanidine Hcl
95
Hydromorphone Hcl
93

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

Pain Management Registered Nurse Overview

How Carolyn Buel, ANP fits within the Pain Management Registered Nurse landscape nationally.

222
Pain Management Registered Nurse Providers in US
43
States with Pain Management Registered Nurse
1,375
Avg Claims per Provider

Carolyn Buel, ANP's 3,184 claims are above the specialty average of 1,375.

Nearby Pain Management Registered Nurse Providers in Oregon

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

Compare Pain Management Registered Nurse nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Oregon medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Pain Management Registered Nurse peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carolyn Buel, ANP's specialty?
Carolyn Buel, ANP specializes in Pain Management Registered Nurse and practices in Eugene, Oregon. Credentials: ANP.
How much does Carolyn Buel, ANP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Carolyn Buel, ANP wrote 3,184 Medicare Part D claims totaling $224K in drug costs for 267 beneficiaries.
What is Carolyn Buel, ANP's Medicare quality score?
Carolyn Buel, ANP has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.1/100 (Quality: 94.2, Cost: 76). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Carolyn Buel, ANP located?
Carolyn Buel, ANP is located at 2401 RIVER RD, Eugene, OR, 97404. Phone: (541) 431-0631.
What is Carolyn Buel, ANP's NPI number?
Carolyn Buel, ANP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508905951, issued on 02/05/2007.
Does Carolyn Buel, ANP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Carolyn Buel, ANP's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $124K in brand drug costs.
Does Carolyn Buel, ANP prescribe opioids?
Yes, Carolyn Buel, ANP had 1,917 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 60.2%.
How many Pain Management Registered Nurse providers are there in the US?
There are 222 Pain Management Registered Nurse providers across 43 states in the US. The average Pain Management Registered Nurse provider writes 1,375 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Carolyn Buel, ANP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Carolyn Buel, ANP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Morphine Sulfate Er. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Carolyn Buel, ANP accept Medicare?
Carolyn Buel, ANP appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,184 Part D claims and 267 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Carolyn Buel, ANP's credentials?
Carolyn Buel, ANP's NPI is 1508905951 with credentials ANP. 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.
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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Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.