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2026 NPPES data Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist NPI 1467602276 RN, CNS, APN
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Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist in Lebanon, Ohio.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 955 in Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist, 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
277
Medicare Part D claims · 13 beneficiaries · Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Christopher Heather, RN, CNS, APN filed 277 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist in Lebanon, Ohio, prescribing 96% generic.
- 277
- Part D claims, 2023
- 96%
- generic prescribing
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Christopher Heather, RN, CNS, APN's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
277 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Christopher Heather, RN, CNS, APN?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
Medicare Part D claims
277 79% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Ohio
How Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist compares to other specialties among Ohio providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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Christopher Heather, RN, CNS, APN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist provider holding RN, CNS, APN credentials at 975-A KINGSVIEW DR., Lebanon, OH, 45036, with a listed phone of (513) 228-7800. NPI 1467602276 was issued on 09/29/2008.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 277 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 13 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count.
Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 955 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 1,309 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 | 1467602276 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist |
| Credentials | RN, CNS, APN |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 09/29/2008 |
License & disciplinary context - Ohio OMB 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Christopher Heather, RN, CNS, APN. To verify Christopher Heather, RN, CNS, APN's current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases
OMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Christopher Heather, RN, CNS, APN - brand share 4.0%
Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist average
4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 277 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.
277
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
13
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 327
- Total Day Supply
- 9,562
- Brand vs Generic
- 4% brand / 96% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $3K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 64.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.10
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Christopher Heather, RN, CNS, APN prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Clonazepam
Clonazepam
39 claims
- Alprazolam
Alprazolam
34 claims
- Duloxetine Hcl
Duloxetine Hcl
26 claims
- Topiramate
Topiramate
24 claims
- Diazepam
Diazepam
21 claims
- Fluoxetine Hcl
Fluoxetine Hcl
20 claims
- Mirtazapine
Mirtazapine
18 claims
- Hydroxyzine Pamoate
Hydroxyzine Pamoate
16 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Clonazepam | 39 |
| Alprazolam | 34 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 26 |
| Topiramate | 24 |
| Diazepam | 21 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 20 |
| Mirtazapine | 18 |
| Hydroxyzine Pamoate | 16 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 13 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Overview
How Christopher Heather, RN, CNS, APN fits within the Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist landscape nationally.
955
Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in US
51
States with Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider
Christopher Heather, RN, CNS, APN's 277 claims are below the specialty average of 1,309.
Nearby Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in Ohio
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Ohio, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Heather.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Christopher Heather, RN, CNS, APN's specialty? ▼
Christopher Heather, RN, CNS, APN specializes in Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist and practices in Lebanon, Ohio. Credentials: RN, CNS, APN.
How much does Christopher Heather, RN, CNS, APN prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Christopher Heather, RN, CNS, APN wrote 277 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 13 beneficiaries.
Where is Christopher Heather, RN, CNS, APN located? ▼
Christopher Heather, RN, CNS, APN is located at 975-A KINGSVIEW DR., Lebanon, OH, 45036. Phone: (513) 228-7800.
What is Christopher Heather, RN, CNS, APN's NPI number? ▼
Christopher Heather, RN, CNS, APN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467602276, issued on 09/29/2008.
Does Christopher Heather, RN, CNS, APN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Christopher Heather, RN, CNS, APN's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $3K in brand drug costs.
How many Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 955 Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist providers across 51 states in the US. The average Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist provider writes 1,309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Christopher Heather, RN, CNS, APN prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Christopher Heather, RN, CNS, APN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clonazepam, Alprazolam, Duloxetine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Christopher Heather, RN, CNS, APN accept Medicare? ▼
Christopher Heather, RN, CNS, APN appears in CMS Medicare data with 277 Part D claims and 13 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Christopher Heather, RN, CNS, APN's credentials? ▼
Christopher Heather, RN, CNS, APN's NPI is 1467602276 with credentials RN, CNS, APN. 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.
- 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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