2026 NPPES data Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist NPI 1316108137 NP
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CLAIRE FRANKS, NP

Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist in NEEDHAM, Massachusetts. 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
990
Medicare Part D claims · 38 beneficiaries · Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist avg: 906
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

CLAIRE FRANKS, NP filed 990 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist in NEEDHAM, Massachusetts, prescribing 87% generic.

990
Part D claims, 2023
87%
generic prescribing

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.

CLAIRE FRANKS, NP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

990 Top 25% higher than 75% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). This entry sits in this band. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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 Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about CLAIRE FRANKS, NP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/24/2008

NPI 1316108137

Primary specialty

Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist

Rare

393 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

990 9% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 906

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist share within Massachusetts

1. Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist share within Massachusetts

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

CLAIRE FRANKS, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist provider holding NP credentials at 100 2ND AVE, NEEDHAM, MA, 02494, with a listed phone of (617) 754-1600. NPI 1316108137 was issued on 06/24/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FRANKS 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 990 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 38 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $38K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% 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.

Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 393 enrolled providers across 47 states and an average of 906 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

100 2ND AVE
NEEDHAM, MA 02494

Provider Details

NPI 1316108137
Specialty Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist
Credentials NP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/24/2008

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CLAIRE FRANKS, NP 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.

SOLDIERS HOME IN MASSACHUSETTS
CHELSEA, MA

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

License & disciplinary context — Massachusetts BORIM 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 ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to CLAIRE FRANKS, NP. To verify CLAIRE FRANKS, NP's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases

BORIM 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 Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

CLAIRE FRANKS, NP — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 990 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.

990
Total Claims
$38K
Total Drug Cost
38
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
990
Total Day Supply
26,043
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$18K
Generic Drug Cost
$20K
Antibiotic Claims
20

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
80.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.75
Gender Split
0% female / 100% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CLAIRE FRANKS, NP 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
96
Omeprazole
52
Tamsulosin Hcl
44
Eliquis
Apixaban
38
Sertraline Hcl
37
Finasteride
36
Metoprolol Tartrate
29
Trazodone Hcl
29
Haloperidol
24
Metformin Hcl
23

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist Overview

How CLAIRE FRANKS, NP fits within the Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist landscape nationally.

393
Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in US
47
States with Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist
906
Avg Claims per Provider

CLAIRE FRANKS, NP's 990 claims are above the specialty average of 906.

Nearby Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in Massachusetts

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

Compare Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CLAIRE FRANKS, NP's specialty?
CLAIRE FRANKS, NP specializes in Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist and practices in NEEDHAM, Massachusetts. Credentials: NP.
How much does CLAIRE FRANKS, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CLAIRE FRANKS, NP wrote 990 Medicare Part D claims totaling $38K in drug costs for 38 beneficiaries.
Where is CLAIRE FRANKS, NP located?
CLAIRE FRANKS, NP is located at 100 2ND AVE, NEEDHAM, MA, 02494. Phone: (617) 754-1600.
What is CLAIRE FRANKS, NP's NPI number?
CLAIRE FRANKS, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316108137, issued on 06/24/2008.
Does CLAIRE FRANKS, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CLAIRE FRANKS, NP's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $18K in brand drug costs.
How many Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 393 Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist providers across 47 states in the US. The average Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist provider writes 906 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CLAIRE FRANKS, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CLAIRE FRANKS, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Omeprazole, Tamsulosin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CLAIRE FRANKS, NP accept Medicare?
CLAIRE FRANKS, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 990 Part D claims and 38 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CLAIRE FRANKS, NP's credentials?
CLAIRE FRANKS, NP's NPI is 1316108137 with credentials NP. 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.
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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