2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1053492678 APRN
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CLARICE GRENS, APRN

Family Nurse Practitioner in WEST HAVEN, Connecticut. 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
581
Medicare Part D claims · 57 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
73.5637/100
▼ 10 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$492.79
9 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

CLARICE GRENS, APRN reported a CMS MIPS final score of 73.5637/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 581 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

73.5637/100
MIPS score · -10 vs avg
581
Part D claims, 2023
92%
generic prescribing
$492.79
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.

CLARICE GRENS, APRN's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

74 11th percentile higher than 11% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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 CLARICE GRENS, APRN?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/18/2006

NPI 1053492678

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

581 52% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

MIPS final score

73.5637/100 9.536299999999997% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Family Nurse Practitioner share within Connecticut

1. Family Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Family Nurse Practitioner share within Connecticut

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CLARICE GRENS, APRN's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Nurse Practitioner national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
73.5637/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Family Nurse Practitioner) — 73.5637/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%73.6%
MIPS final score (Family Nurse Practitioner) — 73.5637/100 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.

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).

CLARICE GRENS, APRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding APRN credentials at 950 CAMPBELL AVE, WEST HAVEN, CT, 06516, with a listed phone of (203) 932-5711. NPI 1053492678 was issued on 10/18/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GRENS 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 581 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 57 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $50K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% 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 73.5637/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 75.8435, Cost 51.4318), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Family Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 209,817 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,222 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

950 CAMPBELL AVE
WEST HAVEN, CT 06516

Provider Details

NPI 1053492678
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials APRN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/18/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

73.5637
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
75.8435
Quality
51.4318
Cost
74
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CLARICE GRENS, APRN 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.

SAFE HARBOR CHRISTIAN COUNSELING OF CONNECTICUT, LLC
EASTON, CT
YALE UNIVERSITY
TRUMBULL, CT

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

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 CLARICE GRENS, APRN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$493

Largest payer

Axsome Therapeutics, 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

CLARICE GRENS, APRN — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 581 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.

581
Total Claims
$50K
Total Drug Cost
57
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
650
Total Day Supply
17,315
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$37K
Generic Drug Cost
$14K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.48
Gender Split
81% female / 19% male
Age Distribution
<65: 15, 65-74: 29, 75-84: 13, 85+: 0

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CLARICE GRENS, APRN 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
Duloxetine Hcl
38
Lamotrigine
37
Sertraline Hcl
36
Trazodone Hcl
32
Aripiprazole
26
Lamotrigine Er
Lamotrigine
26
Lithium Carbonate Er
Lithium Carbonate
22
Topiramate
22
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
21
Gabapentin
21

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

Family Nurse Practitioner Overview

How CLARICE GRENS, APRN fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

209,817
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider

CLARICE GRENS, APRN's 581 claims are below the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Connecticut

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

Compare Family Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CLARICE GRENS, APRN's specialty?
CLARICE GRENS, APRN specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in WEST HAVEN, Connecticut. Credentials: APRN.
How much does CLARICE GRENS, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CLARICE GRENS, APRN wrote 581 Medicare Part D claims totaling $50K in drug costs for 57 beneficiaries.
What is CLARICE GRENS, APRN's Medicare quality score?
CLARICE GRENS, APRN has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 73.5637/100 (Quality: 75.8435, Cost: 51.4318). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CLARICE GRENS, APRN located?
CLARICE GRENS, APRN is located at 950 CAMPBELL AVE, WEST HAVEN, CT, 06516. Phone: (203) 932-5711.
What is CLARICE GRENS, APRN's NPI number?
CLARICE GRENS, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053492678, issued on 10/18/2006.
Does CLARICE GRENS, APRN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CLARICE GRENS, APRN's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $37K in brand drug costs.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 209,817 Family Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,222 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CLARICE GRENS, APRN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CLARICE GRENS, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Duloxetine Hcl, Lamotrigine, Sertraline Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CLARICE GRENS, APRN accept Medicare?
CLARICE GRENS, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 581 Part D claims and 57 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CLARICE GRENS, APRN's credentials?
CLARICE GRENS, APRN's NPI is 1053492678 with credentials APRN. 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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