2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1952971285 MSN, APNP
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CATHERINE ALLEN, MSN, APNP

Family Nurse Practitioner in APPLETON, Wisconsin. 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 296 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
98.6588/100
▲ 16 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$321.26
9 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CATHERINE ALLEN, MSN, APNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in APPLETON, Wisconsin with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 4K claims across 296 beneficiaries — 12% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 98.6588/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $321.26 across 9 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CATHERINE ALLEN, MSN, APNP reported a CMS MIPS final score of 98.6588 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 3,956 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

CATHERINE ALLEN, MSN, APNP at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/29/2021

NPI 1952971285

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,956 224% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

MIPS final score

98.6588/100 15.558800000000005% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Wisconsin

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Wisconsin providers

Wisconsin providers

Family Nurse Practitioner share within Wisconsin

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CATHERINE ALLEN, MSN, APNP's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Nurse Practitioner national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
98.6588/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Family Nurse Practitioner) — 98.6588/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%98.7%
MIPS final score (Family Nurse Practitioner) — 98.6588/100 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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CATHERINE ALLEN, MSN, APNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in APPLETON, Wisconsin, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MSN, APNP. NPI: 1952971285. 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.

CATHERINE ALLEN, MSN, APNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding MSN, APNP credentials at 2400 E CAPITOL DR, APPLETON, WI, 54911, with a listed phone of (920) 831-5050. NPI 1952971285 was issued on 06/29/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ALLEN 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 3,956 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 296 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $386K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 50.3%. 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 98.6588/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 95.1984), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Family Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 209,817 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,222 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

2400 E CAPITOL DR
APPLETON, WI 54911

Provider Details

NPI 1952971285
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials MSN, APNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/29/2021

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

98.6588
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
95.1984
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CATHERINE ALLEN, MSN, APNP 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.

THEDACARE INCORPORATED
APPLETON, WI

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 CATHERINE ALLEN, MSN, APNP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$321

Largest payer

Averitas Pharma 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

CATHERINE ALLEN, MSN, APNP — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 3,956 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.

3,956
Total Claims
$386K
Total Drug Cost
296
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,638
Total Day Supply
129,755
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$265K
Generic Drug Cost
$121K
Opioid Claims
1,990 (50.3% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
62.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.57
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 158, 65-74: 101, 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.

Drug Claims
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
575
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
545
Gabapentin
437
Pregabalin
272
Tizanidine Hcl
257
Belbuca
Buprenorphine Hcl
180
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
170
Baclofen
125
Diclofenac Sodium
119
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
82

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

Family Nurse Practitioner Overview

How CATHERINE ALLEN, MSN, APNP fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

209,817
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider

CATHERINE ALLEN, MSN, APNP's 3,956 claims are above the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Wisconsin

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CATHERINE ALLEN, MSN, APNP's specialty?
CATHERINE ALLEN, MSN, APNP specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in APPLETON, Wisconsin. Credentials: MSN, APNP.
How much does CATHERINE ALLEN, MSN, APNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CATHERINE ALLEN, MSN, APNP wrote 3,956 Medicare Part D claims totaling $386K in drug costs for 296 beneficiaries.
What is CATHERINE ALLEN, MSN, APNP's Medicare quality score?
CATHERINE ALLEN, MSN, APNP has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 98.6588/100 (Quality: 95.1984). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CATHERINE ALLEN, MSN, APNP located?
CATHERINE ALLEN, MSN, APNP is located at 2400 E CAPITOL DR, APPLETON, WI, 54911. Phone: (920) 831-5050.
What is CATHERINE ALLEN, MSN, APNP's NPI number?
CATHERINE ALLEN, MSN, APNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952971285, issued on 06/29/2021.
Does CATHERINE ALLEN, MSN, APNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CATHERINE ALLEN, MSN, APNP's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $265K in brand drug costs.
Does CATHERINE ALLEN, MSN, APNP prescribe opioids?
Yes, CATHERINE ALLEN, MSN, APNP had 1,990 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 50.3%.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 209,817 Family Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,222 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CATHERINE ALLEN, MSN, APNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CATHERINE ALLEN, MSN, APNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CATHERINE ALLEN, MSN, APNP accept Medicare?
CATHERINE ALLEN, MSN, APNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,956 Part D claims and 296 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CATHERINE ALLEN, MSN, APNP's credentials?
CATHERINE ALLEN, MSN, APNP's NPI is 1952971285 with credentials MSN, APNP. 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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