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2026 NPPES data Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse) NPI 1952645087 CNM, APRN-BC
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Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse) in Saint Louis, Missouri.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 3,825 in Lactation Consultant (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
16
Medicare Part D claims · Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse) avg: 560
Industry payments
$119.07
7 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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What the federal data shows
Carolyn Gallagher, CNM, APRN-BC filed 16 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse) in Saint Louis, Missouri.
- 16
- Part D claims, 2023
- $119.07
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
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Carolyn Gallagher, CNM, APRN-BC's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
16 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Carolyn Gallagher, CNM, APRN-BC?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse)
Medicare Part D claims
16 97% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Missouri
How Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse) compares to other specialties among Missouri 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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Carolyn Gallagher, CNM, APRN-BC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse) provider holding CNM, APRN-BC credentials at 1031 BELLEVUE AVE STE 400, Saint Louis, MO, 63117, with a listed phone of (314) 977-7455. NPI 1952645087 was issued on 11/15/2012.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 16 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend.
Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse) is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,825 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 560 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 | 1952645087 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse) |
| Credentials | CNM, APRN-BC |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 11/15/2012 |
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 Carolyn Gallagher, CNM, APRN-BC. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$119
Largest payer
Evofem Biosciences, 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.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
16
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 33
- Total Day Supply
- 894
- Generic Drug Cost
- $738
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 68.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.83
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Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse) Overview
How Carolyn Gallagher, CNM, APRN-BC fits within the Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse) landscape nationally.
3,825
Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse) Providers in US
53
States with Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse)
560
Avg Claims per Provider
Carolyn Gallagher, CNM, APRN-BC's 16 claims are below the specialty average of 560.
Nearby Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse) Providers in Missouri
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Missouri, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Gallagher.
Dr. Andrea Alexander
RN
Saint Louis, MO
Dr. Sara Amos
RN, IBCLC
Country Club, MO
Dr. Brittney Anderson
BSN, RN, CLC
Florissant, MO
Dr. Emily Anderson
RN, IBCLC
Lees Summit, MO
Dr. Lindsay Antes
RN, BSN, IBCLC
Liberty, MO
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carolyn Gallagher, CNM, APRN-BC's specialty? ▼
Carolyn Gallagher, CNM, APRN-BC specializes in Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse) and practices in Saint Louis, Missouri. Credentials: CNM, APRN-BC.
How much does Carolyn Gallagher, CNM, APRN-BC prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Carolyn Gallagher, CNM, APRN-BC wrote 16 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is Carolyn Gallagher, CNM, APRN-BC located? ▼
Carolyn Gallagher, CNM, APRN-BC is located at 1031 BELLEVUE AVE STE 400, Saint Louis, MO, 63117. Phone: (314) 977-7455.
What is Carolyn Gallagher, CNM, APRN-BC's NPI number? ▼
Carolyn Gallagher, CNM, APRN-BC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952645087, issued on 11/15/2012.
How many Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse) providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 3,825 Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse) providers across 53 states in the US. The average Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse) provider writes 560 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does Carolyn Gallagher, CNM, APRN-BC accept Medicare? ▼
Carolyn Gallagher, CNM, APRN-BC appears in CMS Medicare data with 16 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Carolyn Gallagher, CNM, APRN-BC's credentials? ▼
Carolyn Gallagher, CNM, APRN-BC's NPI is 1952645087 with credentials CNM, APRN-BC. 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
Every figure on PlainDoctor is rendered directly from the federal CMS NPPES registry, Medicare Part D, MIPS, and Open Payments records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of May 2026.