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2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1518906551 RN, BSN
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Nurse Practitioner in Flowood, Mississippi.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 87,700 in Nurse Practitioner, 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
722
Medicare Part D claims · 273 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
MIPS score
88.6/100
▲ 5 pts above national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$133.73
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Christine Watson, RN, BSN reported a CMS MIPS final score of 88.6/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 722 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 88.6/100
- MIPS score · +5 vs avg
- 722
- Part D claims, 2023
- $133.73
- 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 Watson, RN, BSN's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
89 Top 44% higher than 56% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Christine Watson, RN, BSN sits
This provider among nurse practitioner peers
Across the 13,476 nurse practitioner providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Christine Watson, RN, BSN writes more Part D claims than 64% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 57% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one nurse practitioner peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Christine Watson, RN, BSN. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Christine Watson, RN, BSN?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
722 33% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
88.6/100 5.5 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Mississippi
How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Mississippi providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Christine Watson, RN, BSN's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nurse Practitioner national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 88.6/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) - 88.6/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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 Watson, RN, BSN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding RN, BSN credentials at 104 BURNEY DR, Flowood, MS, 39232, with a listed phone of (601) 987-8200. NPI 1518906551 was issued on 06/05/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 722 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 273 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $8K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 45.3%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 88.6/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 83.6), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,700 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1518906551 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | RN, BSN |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 06/05/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
88.5763
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
83.5932
Quality
92
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Christine Watson, RN, BSN 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.
Capital Orthopaedic Clinic, PLLC
Flowood, MS
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 Christine Watson, RN, BSN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$134
Largest payer
Kerecis Limited
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.
722
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
273
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 752
- Total Day Supply
- 11,075
- Generic Drug Cost
- $7K
- Opioid Claims
- 327 (45.3% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 36
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.96
- Gender Split
- 70% female / 30% 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 Watson, RN, BSN prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Oxycodone-Acetamin…
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
136 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
129 claims
- Meloxicam
Meloxicam
94 claims
- Mupirocin
Mupirocin
94 claims
- Tramadol Hcl
Tramadol Hcl
60 claims
- Cyclobenzaprine Hcl 39
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
39 claims
- Gabapentin 32
Gabapentin
32 claims
- Cephalexin 22
Cephalexin
22 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 136 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 129 |
| Meloxicam | 94 |
| Mupirocin | 94 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 60 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 39 |
| Gabapentin | 32 |
| Cephalexin | 22 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 20 |
| Methylprednisolone | 17 |
* 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 Watson, RN, BSN fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
87,700
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider
Christine Watson, RN, BSN's 722 claims are below the specialty average of 1,084.
Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Mississippi
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Mississippi, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Watson.
Dr. Mary Abrams
CFNP
Columbus, MS
Dr. Barbara Adams
NP
Greenville, MS
Dr. Olamide Adeleye
NP
Southaven, MS
Dr. Sonya Adkins
NP
New Albany, MS
Dr. Julie Ainsworth
NP
Gulfport, MS
Compare Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Christine Watson, RN, BSN's specialty? ▼
Christine Watson, RN, BSN specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in Flowood, Mississippi. Credentials: RN, BSN.
How much does Christine Watson, RN, BSN prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Christine Watson, RN, BSN wrote 722 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for 273 beneficiaries.
What is Christine Watson, RN, BSN's Medicare quality score? ▼
Christine Watson, RN, BSN has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 88.6/100 (Quality: 83.6). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Christine Watson, RN, BSN located? ▼
Christine Watson, RN, BSN is located at 104 BURNEY DR, Flowood, MS, 39232. Phone: (601) 987-8200.
What is Christine Watson, RN, BSN's NPI number? ▼
Christine Watson, RN, BSN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518906551, issued on 06/05/2006.
Does Christine Watson, RN, BSN prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Christine Watson, RN, BSN had 327 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 45.3%.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 87,700 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 Watson, RN, BSN prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Christine Watson, RN, BSN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Meloxicam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Christine Watson, RN, BSN accept Medicare? ▼
Christine Watson, RN, BSN appears in CMS Medicare data with 722 Part D claims and 273 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Christine Watson, RN, BSN's credentials? ▼
Christine Watson, RN, BSN's NPI is 1518906551 with credentials RN, BSN. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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