2026 NPPES data Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1952357154 APMHNP
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CINDY HERNANDEZ, APMHNP

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in MERIDIAN, Mississippi. 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
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
5.4985/100
▼ 78 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$78.18
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

CINDY HERNANDEZ, APMHNP reported a CMS MIPS final score of 5.4985/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 953 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

5.4985/100
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

5 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 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 CINDY HERNANDEZ, APMHNP?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/26/2006

NPI 1952357154

Primary specialty

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

39,953 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

953 3% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 927

MIPS final score

5.4985/100 77.60149999999999% pts

Penalty band band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Mississippi

How Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Mississippi providers

Mississippi providers

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner share within Mississippi

1. Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner share within Mississippi

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CINDY HERNANDEZ, APMHNP's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
5.4985/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) — 5.4985/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%5.5%
MIPS final score (Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) — 5.4985/100 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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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. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HERNANDEZ 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 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. 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 5.4985/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0, Cost 18.3284), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 39,953 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

5000 HIGHWAY 39 N
MERIDIAN, MS 39301

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%
Specialty average (est.)

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

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
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.

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Overview

How CINDY HERNANDEZ, APMHNP fits within the Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

39,953
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.

Compare Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

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 5.4985/100 (Quality: 0, Cost: 18.3284). 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 39,953 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

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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