2026 NPPES data Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1427146950 APN
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CINDY LEMON, APN

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky. 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
159
Medicare Part D claims · 18 beneficiaries · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 927
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
92.1852/100
▲ 9 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

CINDY LEMON, APN reported a CMS MIPS final score of 92.1852/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 159 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

92.1852/100
MIPS score · +9 vs avg
159
Part D claims, 2023
86%
generic prescribing

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CINDY LEMON, APN's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

92 Top 32% higher than 68% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. 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 LEMON, APN?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/10/2006

NPI 1427146950

Primary specialty

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

39,953 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

159 83% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 927

MIPS final score

92.1852/100 9.0852% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Kentucky

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

Kentucky providers

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner share within Kentucky

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
92.1852/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) — 92.1852/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%92.2%
MIPS final score (Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) — 92.1852/100 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 LEMON, APN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider holding APN credentials at 1300 ANDREA ST, BOWLING GREEN, KY, 42104, with a listed phone of (270) 904-2260. NPI 1427146950 was issued on 10/10/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LEMON 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 159 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 18 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $23K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% 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 92.1852/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 65.8903), 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

1300 ANDREA ST
BOWLING GREEN, KY 42104

Provider Details

NPI 1427146950
Specialty Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Credentials APN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/10/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

92.1852
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
65.8903
Quality

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CINDY LEMON, APN 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.

UHS OF BOWLING GREEN LLC
BOWLING GREEN, KY

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

CINDY LEMON, APN — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 159 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.

159
Total Claims
$23K
Total Drug Cost
18
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
191
Total Day Supply
5,631
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$17K
Generic Drug Cost
$6K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
55.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.98

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CINDY LEMON, APN 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
Escitalopram Oxalate
14
Hydroxyzine Hcl
14
Chlorpromazine Hcl
13
Trintellix
Vortioxetine Hydrobromide
12

* 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 LEMON, APN 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 LEMON, APN's 159 claims are below the specialty average of 927.

Nearby Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in Kentucky

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CINDY LEMON, APN's specialty?
CINDY LEMON, APN specializes in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky. Credentials: APN.
How much does CINDY LEMON, APN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CINDY LEMON, APN wrote 159 Medicare Part D claims totaling $23K in drug costs for 18 beneficiaries.
What is CINDY LEMON, APN's Medicare quality score?
CINDY LEMON, APN has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 92.1852/100 (Quality: 65.8903). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CINDY LEMON, APN located?
CINDY LEMON, APN is located at 1300 ANDREA ST, BOWLING GREEN, KY, 42104. Phone: (270) 904-2260.
What is CINDY LEMON, APN's NPI number?
CINDY LEMON, APN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427146950, issued on 10/10/2006.
Does CINDY LEMON, APN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CINDY LEMON, APN's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $17K 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 LEMON, APN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CINDY LEMON, APN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Escitalopram Oxalate, Hydroxyzine Hcl, Chlorpromazine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CINDY LEMON, APN accept Medicare?
CINDY LEMON, APN appears in CMS Medicare data with 159 Part D claims and 18 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CINDY LEMON, APN's credentials?
CINDY LEMON, APN's NPI is 1427146950 with credentials 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

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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