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2026 NPPES data Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1952357154 APMHNP
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Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Meridian, 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 40,776 in Psychiatric/Mental Health 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
953
Medicare Part D claims · 82 beneficiaries · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 927
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
5.5/100
▼ 78 pts below national avg 83.1 · Penalty band
Industry payments
$78.18
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Cindy Hernandez, APMHNP reported a CMS MIPS final score of 5.5/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 953 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 5.5/100
- MIPS score · -78 vs avg
- 953
- Part D claims, 2023
- 96%
- generic prescribing
- $78.18
- 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.
Cindy Hernandez, APMHNP's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
6 2nd percentile higher than 2% 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 Cindy Hernandez, APMHNP sits
This provider among psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner peers
Across the 1,917 psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Cindy Hernandez, APMHNP writes more Part D claims than 62% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 1% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-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 psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Cindy Hernandez, APMHNP. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Cindy Hernandez, APMHNP?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
953 3% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
5.5/100 77.6 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Mississippi
How Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Mississippi providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Cindy Hernandez, APMHNP's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 5.5/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) - 5.5/100 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.
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Cindy Hernandez, APMHNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider holding APMHNP credentials at 5000 HIGHWAY 39 N, Meridian, MS, 39301, with a listed phone of (601) 453-5366. NPI 1952357154 was issued on 05/26/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 953 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 82 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $101K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 5.5/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0, Cost 18.3), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 40,776 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 927 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 | 1952357154 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | APMHNP |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 05/26/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
5.4985
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality
18.3284
Cost
Reporting: Individual
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 Cindy Hernandez, APMHNP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$78
Largest payer
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, 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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Cindy Hernandez, APMHNP - brand share 4.0%
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner average
4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 953 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.
953
Total Claims
$101K
Total Drug Cost
82
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,001
- Total Day Supply
- 25,874
- Brand vs Generic
- 4% brand / 96% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $64K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $37K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.30
- Gender Split
- 70% female / 30% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 23, 65-74: 30, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Cindy Hernandez, APMHNP prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Sertraline Hcl
Sertraline Hcl
93 claims
- Escitalopram Oxalate
Escitalopram Oxalate
72 claims
- Risperidone
Risperidone
66 claims
- Clonazepam
Clonazepam
60 claims
- Alprazolam
Alprazolam
54 claims
- Quetiapine Fumarate
Quetiapine Fumarate
46 claims
- Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Xl
45 claims
- Citalopram Hbr
Citalopram Hbr
40 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Sertraline Hcl | 93 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 72 |
| Risperidone | 66 |
| Clonazepam | 60 |
| Alprazolam | 54 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 46 |
| Bupropion Xl Bupropion Hcl | 45 |
| Citalopram Hbr Citalopram Hydrobromide | 40 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 39 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 38 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Cindy Hernandez, APMHNP fits within the Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
40,776
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
927
Avg Claims per Provider
Cindy Hernandez, APMHNP's 953 claims are above the specialty average of 927.
Nearby Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in Mississippi
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Mississippi, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Hernandez.
Dr. Dorothy Adams
NP
Biloxi, MS
Dr. Charlotte Aeger Ross
PMHNP
Gulfport, MS
Dr. Olamide Alabi
MSN, PMHNP-BC
Oxford, MS
Teresa Alexander
Meridian, MS
Dr. Jasmyn Allen
PMHNP
Flowood, MS
Compare Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cindy Hernandez, APMHNP's specialty? ▼
Cindy Hernandez, APMHNP specializes in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in Meridian, Mississippi. Credentials: APMHNP.
How much does Cindy Hernandez, APMHNP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Cindy Hernandez, APMHNP wrote 953 Medicare Part D claims totaling $101K in drug costs for 82 beneficiaries.
What is Cindy Hernandez, APMHNP's Medicare quality score? ▼
Cindy Hernandez, APMHNP has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 5.5/100 (Quality: 0, Cost: 18.3). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Cindy Hernandez, APMHNP located? ▼
Cindy Hernandez, APMHNP is located at 5000 HIGHWAY 39 N, Meridian, MS, 39301. Phone: (601) 453-5366.
What is Cindy Hernandez, APMHNP's NPI number? ▼
Cindy Hernandez, APMHNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952357154, issued on 05/26/2006.
Does Cindy Hernandez, APMHNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Cindy Hernandez, APMHNP's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $64K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 40,776 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider writes 927 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Cindy Hernandez, APMHNP prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Cindy Hernandez, APMHNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Sertraline Hcl, Escitalopram Oxalate, Risperidone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Cindy Hernandez, APMHNP accept Medicare? ▼
Cindy Hernandez, APMHNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 953 Part D claims and 82 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Cindy Hernandez, APMHNP's credentials? ▼
Cindy Hernandez, APMHNP's NPI is 1952357154 with credentials APMHNP. 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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