2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1518524982 NP
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CHARLENE DIAZ, NP

Family Nurse Practitioner in CASA GRANDE, Arizona. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 246 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

CHARLENE DIAZ, NP reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,949 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

100/100
MIPS score · +17 vs avg
2K
Part D claims, 2023
85%
generic prescribing

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CHARLENE DIAZ, NP's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

100 Top 7% higher than 93% 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. 90–100: 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 CHARLENE DIAZ, NP?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/21/2019

NPI 1518524982

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,949 59% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Family Nurse Practitioner share within Arizona

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CHARLENE DIAZ, NP's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Nurse Practitioner national average

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

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

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Family Nurse Practitioner) — 100/100 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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CHARLENE DIAZ, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 115 W 2ND ST, CASA GRANDE, AZ, 85122, with a listed phone of (520) 836-1688. NPI 1518524982 was issued on 05/21/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DIAZ 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 1,949 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 246 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $176K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 100/100 for the 2023 performance year, 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

115 W 2ND ST
CASA GRANDE, AZ 85122

Provider Details

NPI 1518524982
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/21/2019

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

CHARLENE DIAZ, NP — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 1,949 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.

1,949
Total Claims
$176K
Total Drug Cost
246
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,404
Total Day Supply
98,939
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$133K
Generic Drug Cost
$41K
Antibiotic Claims
15

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
64.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.31
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male
Age Distribution
<65: 96, 65-74: 113, 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 CHARLENE DIAZ, NP 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
191
Lisinopril
145
Levothyroxine Sodium
116
Gabapentin
77
Metformin Hcl
77
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
76
Omeprazole
69
Losartan Potassium
48
Amlodipine Besylate
46
Simvastatin
43

* 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 CHARLENE DIAZ, NP 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

CHARLENE DIAZ, NP's 1,949 claims are above the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Arizona

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHARLENE DIAZ, NP's specialty?
CHARLENE DIAZ, NP specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in CASA GRANDE, Arizona. Credentials: NP.
How much does CHARLENE DIAZ, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHARLENE DIAZ, NP wrote 1,949 Medicare Part D claims totaling $176K in drug costs for 246 beneficiaries.
What is CHARLENE DIAZ, NP's Medicare quality score?
CHARLENE DIAZ, NP has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CHARLENE DIAZ, NP located?
CHARLENE DIAZ, NP is located at 115 W 2ND ST, CASA GRANDE, AZ, 85122. Phone: (520) 836-1688.
What is CHARLENE DIAZ, NP's NPI number?
CHARLENE DIAZ, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518524982, issued on 05/21/2019.
Does CHARLENE DIAZ, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHARLENE DIAZ, NP's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $133K in brand drug costs.
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 CHARLENE DIAZ, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHARLENE DIAZ, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHARLENE DIAZ, NP accept Medicare?
CHARLENE DIAZ, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,949 Part D claims and 246 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHARLENE DIAZ, NP's credentials?
CHARLENE DIAZ, NP's NPI is 1518524982 with credentials NP. 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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