2026 NPPES data Registered Nurse NPI 1760482574 NP-C
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Christine Nikolic, NP-C

Registered Nurse in Mesa, Arizona. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers — including 175,652 in Registered Nurse, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration — see our methodology.

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Prescribing volume
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 794 beneficiaries · Registered Nurse avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
71%
generic claims · 29% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$894.24
32 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Christine Nikolic, NP-C filed 3,603 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Registered Nurse in Mesa, Arizona, prescribing 71% generic.

4K
Part D claims, 2023
71%
generic prescribing
$894.24
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.

Christine Nikolic, NP-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

3,603 Top 9% higher than 91% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about Christine Nikolic, NP-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/22/2005

NPI 1760482574

Primary specialty

Registered Nurse

High-volume

175,652 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,603 260% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,000

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Largest specialties in Arizona (% of in-state providers)

Pharmacist — 5.6%Pharmacist5.6%Behavior Technician — 5.6%Behavior Technician5.6%Family Nurse Practitioner — 4.3%Family Nurse Practitioner4.3%Physical Therapist — 4.2%Physical Therapist4.2%Speech-Language Pathologist — 3.5%Speech-Language Pathologist3.5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program — 3.5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program3.5%Registered Nurse — 3.1%Registered Nurse3.1%
Largest specialties in Arizona (% of in-state providers)

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Registered Nurse (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Registered Nurse ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Registered Nurse) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Registered Nurse) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

Christine Nikolic, NP-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Registered Nurse provider holding NP-C credentials at 6309 E BAYWOOD AVE STE 101, Mesa, AZ, 85206, with a listed phone of (480) 641-5400. NPI 1760482574 was issued on 07/22/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Nikolic 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 3,603 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 794 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $976K in drug spend, split 29% brand-name and 71% 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.

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

6309 E BAYWOOD AVE STE 101
Mesa, AZ 85206

Provider Details

NPI 1760482574
Specialty Registered Nurse
Credentials NP-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/22/2005

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 Christine Nikolic, NP-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$894

Largest payer

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation

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 · Above average

Christine Nikolic, NP-C — brand share 29.0%
Registered Nurse average

29% brand-name claims vs 71% generic, on 3,603 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.

3,603
Total Claims
$976K
Total Drug Cost
794
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
7,937
Total Day Supply
236,238
Brand vs Generic
29% brand / 71% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$924K
Generic Drug Cost
$51K
Antibiotic Claims
16

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.16
Gender Split
47% female / 53% male
Age Distribution
<65: 40, 65-74: 264, 75-84: 344, 85+: 146

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Christine Nikolic, NP-C 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
Entresto
Sacubitril/Valsartan
358
Metoprolol Succinate
287
Furosemide
272
Eliquis
Apixaban
201
Spironolactone
180
Atorvastatin Calcium
172
Hydralazine Hcl
160
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
147
Losartan Potassium
146
Potassium Chloride
141

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

Registered Nurse Overview

How Christine Nikolic, NP-C 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

Christine Nikolic, NP-C's 3,603 claims are above the specialty average of 1,000.

Nearby Registered Nurse Providers in Arizona

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

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

Before you book an appointment

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Christine Nikolic, NP-C's specialty?
Christine Nikolic, NP-C specializes in Registered Nurse and practices in Mesa, Arizona. Credentials: NP-C.
How much does Christine Nikolic, NP-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Christine Nikolic, NP-C wrote 3,603 Medicare Part D claims totaling $976K in drug costs for 794 beneficiaries.
Where is Christine Nikolic, NP-C located?
Christine Nikolic, NP-C is located at 6309 E BAYWOOD AVE STE 101, Mesa, AZ, 85206. Phone: (480) 641-5400.
What is Christine Nikolic, NP-C's NPI number?
Christine Nikolic, NP-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760482574, issued on 07/22/2005.
Does Christine Nikolic, NP-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Christine Nikolic, NP-C's prescribing is 29% brand-name and 71% generic drugs by claim count, with $924K in brand drug costs.
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 Christine Nikolic, NP-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Christine Nikolic, NP-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Entresto, Metoprolol Succinate, Furosemide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Christine Nikolic, NP-C accept Medicare?
Christine Nikolic, NP-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,603 Part D claims and 794 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Christine Nikolic, NP-C's credentials?
Christine Nikolic, NP-C's NPI is 1760482574 with credentials NP-C. 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.
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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.