2026 NPPES data Registered Nurse NPI 1568187961 APRN
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CHARLENE SMITH, APRN

Registered Nurse in WEST COLUMBIA, South Carolina. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 352 beneficiaries · Registered Nurse avg: 1K
MIPS score
83.0384/100
▼ 0 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$900.77
42 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

CHARLENE SMITH, APRN reported a CMS MIPS final score of 83.0384/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,304 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

83.0384/100
MIPS score · 0 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
$900.77
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

CHARLENE SMITH, APRN's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

83 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. 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 SMITH, APRN?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/07/2022

NPI 1568187961

Primary specialty

Registered Nurse

High-volume

175,652 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,304 30% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,000

MIPS final score

83.0384/100 0.061599999999998545% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Registered Nurse share within South Carolina

1. Registered Nurse42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Registered Nurse share within South Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CHARLENE SMITH, APRN's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Registered Nurse national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
83.0384/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Registered Nurse) — 83.0384/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Registered Nurse) — 83.0384/100 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 SMITH, APRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Registered Nurse provider holding APRN credentials at 146 E HOSPITAL DR STE 140, WEST COLUMBIA, SC, 29169, with a listed phone of (803) 936-7076. NPI 1568187961 was issued on 10/07/2022. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SMITH 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 1,304 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 352 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $266K 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 83.0384/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 80.4541, Cost 72.1739), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Registered Nurse is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 175,652 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,000 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

146 E HOSPITAL DR STE 140
WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29169

Provider Details

NPI 1568187961
Specialty Registered Nurse
Credentials APRN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/07/2022

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

83.0384
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
80.4541
Quality
72.1739
Cost
89
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHARLENE SMITH, APRN 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.

LEXINGTON HEALTH INC
WEST COLUMBIA, SC

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 CHARLENE SMITH, APRN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$901

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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.

1,304
Total Claims
$266K
Total Drug Cost
352
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,085
Total Day Supply
60,193
Generic Drug Cost
$44K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.38
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 60, 65-74: 114, 75-84: 130, 85+: 48

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CHARLENE SMITH, APRN 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
Donepezil Hcl
156
Levetiracetam
131
Memantine Hcl
109
Carbidopa-Levodopa
Carbidopa/Levodopa
53
Gabapentin
49
Pregabalin
49
Carbidopa-Levodopa Er
Carbidopa/Levodopa
43
Topiramate
41
Amitriptyline Hcl
40
Lamotrigine
38

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

Registered Nurse Overview

How CHARLENE SMITH, APRN fits within the Registered Nurse landscape nationally.

175,652
Registered Nurse Providers in US
56
States with Registered Nurse
1,000
Avg Claims per Provider

CHARLENE SMITH, APRN's 1,304 claims are above the specialty average of 1,000.

Nearby Registered Nurse Providers in South Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as SMITH.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHARLENE SMITH, APRN's specialty?
CHARLENE SMITH, APRN specializes in Registered Nurse and practices in WEST COLUMBIA, South Carolina. Credentials: APRN.
How much does CHARLENE SMITH, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHARLENE SMITH, APRN wrote 1,304 Medicare Part D claims totaling $266K in drug costs for 352 beneficiaries.
What is CHARLENE SMITH, APRN's Medicare quality score?
CHARLENE SMITH, APRN has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 83.0384/100 (Quality: 80.4541, Cost: 72.1739). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CHARLENE SMITH, APRN located?
CHARLENE SMITH, APRN is located at 146 E HOSPITAL DR STE 140, WEST COLUMBIA, SC, 29169. Phone: (803) 936-7076.
What is CHARLENE SMITH, APRN's NPI number?
CHARLENE SMITH, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568187961, issued on 10/07/2022.
How many Registered Nurse providers are there in the US?
There are 175,652 Registered Nurse providers across 56 states in the US. The average Registered Nurse provider writes 1,000 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHARLENE SMITH, APRN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHARLENE SMITH, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Donepezil Hcl, Levetiracetam, Memantine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHARLENE SMITH, APRN accept Medicare?
CHARLENE SMITH, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,304 Part D claims and 352 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHARLENE SMITH, APRN's credentials?
CHARLENE SMITH, APRN's NPI is 1568187961 with credentials APRN. 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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