2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1497705818 CRNP
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CHRISTINE LUCAS, CRNP

Nurse Practitioner in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. 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
214
Medicare Part D claims · 87 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
81.0318/100
▼ 2 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

CHRISTINE LUCAS, CRNP reported a CMS MIPS final score of 81.0318/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 214 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

81.0318/100
MIPS score · -2 vs avg
214
Part D claims, 2023
85%
generic prescribing

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CHRISTINE LUCAS, CRNP's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

81 36th percentile higher than 36% 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 CHRISTINE LUCAS, CRNP?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/10/2006

NPI 1497705818

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

214 80% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

MIPS final score

81.0318/100 2.0681999999999903% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Alabama

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CHRISTINE LUCAS, CRNP's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nurse Practitioner national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
81.0318/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) — 81.0318/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) — 81.0318/100 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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CHRISTINE LUCAS, CRNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding CRNP credentials at 800 MONTCLAIR RD, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35213, with a listed phone of (205) 599-4953. NPI 1497705818 was issued on 05/10/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LUCAS 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 214 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 87 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $19K 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 81.0318/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 70.6865, Cost 66.0862), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,227 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,084 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

800 MONTCLAIR RD
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35213

Provider Details

NPI 1497705818
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials CRNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/10/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

81.0318
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
70.6865
Quality
66.0862
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

CHRISTINE LUCAS, CRNP — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 214 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.

214
Total Claims
$19K
Total Drug Cost
87
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
390
Total Day Supply
11,244
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$15K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Antibiotic Claims
14

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.80
Gender Split
51% female / 49% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CHRISTINE LUCAS, CRNP 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
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
49
Atorvastatin Calcium
25
Cephalexin
12

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How CHRISTINE LUCAS, CRNP fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

87,227
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTINE LUCAS, CRNP's 214 claims are below the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Alabama

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTINE LUCAS, CRNP's specialty?
CHRISTINE LUCAS, CRNP specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. Credentials: CRNP.
How much does CHRISTINE LUCAS, CRNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTINE LUCAS, CRNP wrote 214 Medicare Part D claims totaling $19K in drug costs for 87 beneficiaries.
What is CHRISTINE LUCAS, CRNP's Medicare quality score?
CHRISTINE LUCAS, CRNP has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 81.0318/100 (Quality: 70.6865, Cost: 66.0862). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CHRISTINE LUCAS, CRNP located?
CHRISTINE LUCAS, CRNP is located at 800 MONTCLAIR RD, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35213. Phone: (205) 599-4953.
What is CHRISTINE LUCAS, CRNP's NPI number?
CHRISTINE LUCAS, CRNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497705818, issued on 05/10/2006.
Does CHRISTINE LUCAS, CRNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHRISTINE LUCAS, CRNP's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $15K in brand drug costs.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 87,227 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,084 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTINE LUCAS, CRNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTINE LUCAS, CRNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clopidogrel, Atorvastatin Calcium, Cephalexin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTINE LUCAS, CRNP accept Medicare?
CHRISTINE LUCAS, CRNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 214 Part D claims and 87 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTINE LUCAS, CRNP's credentials?
CHRISTINE LUCAS, CRNP's NPI is 1497705818 with credentials CRNP. 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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