2026 NPPES data Registered Nurse NPI 1447942529
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CLAUDIA HOUGLAND

Registered Nurse in RAPID CITY, South Dakota. 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
326
Medicare Part D claims · 145 beneficiaries · Registered Nurse avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$2.4K
60 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

CLAUDIA HOUGLAND filed 326 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Registered Nurse in RAPID CITY, South Dakota, prescribing 92% generic.

326
Part D claims, 2023
92%
generic prescribing
$2.4K
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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CLAUDIA HOUGLAND's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

326 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 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 CLAUDIA HOUGLAND?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/25/2023

NPI 1447942529

Primary specialty

Registered Nurse

High-volume

175,652 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

326 67% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,000

Specialty distribution in South Dakota

How Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among South Dakota providers

South Dakota providers

Registered Nurse share within South Dakota

1. Registered Nurse42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Registered Nurse share within South Dakota

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Registered Nurse (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Registered Nurse) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Registered Nurse) — 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).

CLAUDIA HOUGLAND is a Registered Nurse provider practicing in RAPID CITY, South Dakota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1447942529. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

CLAUDIA HOUGLAND appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Registered Nurse provider at 101 E MINNESOTA ST STE 210, RAPID CITY, SD, 57701, with a listed phone of (605) 342-3280. NPI 1447942529 was issued on 05/25/2023. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HOUGLAND 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 326 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 145 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $15K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 60.7%. 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.

Registered Nurse is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 175,652 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,000 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

101 E MINNESOTA ST STE 210
RAPID CITY, SD 57701

Provider Details

NPI 1447942529
Specialty Registered Nurse
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/25/2023

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CLAUDIA HOUGLAND 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.

RAPID CITY MEDICAL CENTER LLP
RAPID CITY, SD

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 CLAUDIA HOUGLAND. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.4K

Largest payer

Medtronic, 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

CLAUDIA HOUGLAND — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 326 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.

326
Total Claims
$15K
Total Drug Cost
145
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
355
Total Day Supply
7,988
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$6K
Generic Drug Cost
$9K
Opioid Claims
198 (60.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
29

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.28
Gender Split
68% female / 32% male
Age Distribution
<65: 40, 65-74: 62, 75-84: 32, 85+: 11

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
100
Tramadol Hcl
46
Cephalexin
27
Pregabalin
26
Gabapentin
18
Buprenorphine
17
Tizanidine Hcl
13
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
11

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

Registered Nurse Overview

How CLAUDIA HOUGLAND fits within the Registered Nurse landscape nationally.

175,652
Registered Nurse Providers in US
56
States with Registered Nurse
1,000
Avg Claims per Provider

CLAUDIA HOUGLAND's 326 claims are below the specialty average of 1,000.

Nearby Registered Nurse Providers in South Dakota

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Dakota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as HOUGLAND.

Compare Registered Nurse nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CLAUDIA HOUGLAND's specialty?
CLAUDIA HOUGLAND specializes in Registered Nurse and practices in RAPID CITY, South Dakota.
How much does CLAUDIA HOUGLAND prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CLAUDIA HOUGLAND wrote 326 Medicare Part D claims totaling $15K in drug costs for 145 beneficiaries.
Where is CLAUDIA HOUGLAND located?
CLAUDIA HOUGLAND is located at 101 E MINNESOTA ST STE 210, RAPID CITY, SD, 57701. Phone: (605) 342-3280.
What is CLAUDIA HOUGLAND's NPI number?
CLAUDIA HOUGLAND's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447942529, issued on 05/25/2023.
Does CLAUDIA HOUGLAND prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CLAUDIA HOUGLAND's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K in brand drug costs.
Does CLAUDIA HOUGLAND prescribe opioids?
Yes, CLAUDIA HOUGLAND had 198 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 60.7%.
How many Registered Nurse providers are there in the US?
There are 175,652 Registered Nurse providers across 56 states in the US. The average Registered Nurse provider writes 1,000 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CLAUDIA HOUGLAND prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CLAUDIA HOUGLAND's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Tramadol Hcl, Cephalexin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CLAUDIA HOUGLAND accept Medicare?
CLAUDIA HOUGLAND appears in CMS Medicare data with 326 Part D claims and 145 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CLAUDIA HOUGLAND's credentials?
CLAUDIA HOUGLAND's NPI is 1447942529. 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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