2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1497818181 ANP
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CATHY DESANTO, ANP

Family Nurse Practitioner in GALENA, Alaska. 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
60
Medicare Part D claims · 46 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
MIPS score
87.0923/100
▲ 4 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: CATHY DESANTO, ANP is a Family Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in GALENA, Alaska with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 60 claims across 46 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 87.0923/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: CATHY DESANTO, ANP reported a CMS MIPS final score of 87.0923 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 60 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

CATHY DESANTO, ANP at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/18/2006

NPI 1497818181

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

60 95% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

MIPS final score

87.0923/100 3.9923% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Alaska

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Alaska providers

Alaska providers

Family Nurse Practitioner share within Alaska

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CATHY DESANTO, ANP's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Nurse Practitioner national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
87.0923/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Family Nurse Practitioner) — 87.0923/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%87.1%
MIPS final score (Family Nurse Practitioner) — 87.0923/100 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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CATHY DESANTO, ANP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in GALENA, Alaska, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: ANP. NPI: 1497818181. 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.

CATHY DESANTO, ANP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding ANP credentials at 77 ANTOSKI AVE, GALENA, AK, 99741, with a listed phone of (907) 656-2489. NPI 1497818181 was issued on 12/18/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DESANTO 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 60 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 46 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend. 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 87.0923/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 77.4385, Cost 62.8691), 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

77 ANTOSKI AVE
GALENA, AK 99741

Provider Details

NPI 1497818181
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials ANP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 12/18/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

87.0923
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
77.4385
Quality
62.8691
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

60
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
46
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
62
Total Day Supply
698
Generic Drug Cost
$422
Antibiotic Claims
19

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
63.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.24
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 14, 65-74: 26, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Family Nurse Practitioner Overview

How CATHY DESANTO, ANP 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

CATHY DESANTO, ANP's 60 claims are below the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Alaska

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CATHY DESANTO, ANP's specialty?
CATHY DESANTO, ANP specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in GALENA, Alaska. Credentials: ANP.
How much does CATHY DESANTO, ANP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CATHY DESANTO, ANP wrote 60 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 46 beneficiaries.
What is CATHY DESANTO, ANP's Medicare quality score?
CATHY DESANTO, ANP has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 87.0923/100 (Quality: 77.4385, Cost: 62.8691). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CATHY DESANTO, ANP located?
CATHY DESANTO, ANP is located at 77 ANTOSKI AVE, GALENA, AK, 99741. Phone: (907) 656-2489.
What is CATHY DESANTO, ANP's NPI number?
CATHY DESANTO, ANP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497818181, issued on 12/18/2006.
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.
Does CATHY DESANTO, ANP accept Medicare?
CATHY DESANTO, ANP appears in CMS Medicare data with 60 Part D claims and 46 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CATHY DESANTO, ANP's credentials?
CATHY DESANTO, ANP's NPI is 1497818181 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

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.

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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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