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CRISTY WALSH, CNM

Advanced Practice Midwife in PORTALES, New Mexico. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 149 beneficiaries · Advanced Practice Midwife avg: 99
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: CRISTY WALSH, CNM is a Advanced Practice Midwife ([object Object]) practicing in PORTALES, New Mexico with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 149 beneficiaries — 8% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: CRISTY WALSH, CNM filed 1,410 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across PORTALES, New Mexico. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

CRISTY WALSH, CNM at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/17/2006

NPI 1023060142

Primary specialty

Advanced Practice Midwife

Mid-sized

10,893 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,410 1324% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 99

Specialty distribution in New Mexico

How Advanced Practice Midwife compares to other specialties among New Mexico providers

New Mexico providers

Advanced Practice Midwife share within New Mexico

1. Advanced Practice Midwife42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Advanced Practice Midwife share within New Mexico

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Advanced Practice Midwife (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Advanced Practice Midwife ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Advanced Practice Midwife) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Advanced Practice Midwife) — 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).

CRISTY WALSH, CNM is a Advanced Practice Midwife provider practicing in PORTALES, New Mexico, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: CNM. NPI: 1023060142. 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.

CRISTY WALSH, CNM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Advanced Practice Midwife provider holding CNM credentials at 42121 US HIGHWAY 70, PORTALES, NM, 88130, with a listed phone of (575) 356-6652. NPI 1023060142 was issued on 05/17/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WALSH 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 1,410 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 149 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $69K 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.

Advanced Practice Midwife is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,893 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 99 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

42121 US HIGHWAY 70
PORTALES, NM 88130

Provider Details

NPI 1023060142
Specialty Advanced Practice Midwife
Credentials CNM
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/17/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CRISTY WALSH, CNM 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.

ROOSEVELT COUNTY SPECIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT
CLOVIS, NM

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 · Generic-heavy

CRISTY WALSH, CNM — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 1,410 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.

1,410
Total Claims
$69K
Total Drug Cost
149
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,198
Total Day Supply
64,013
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$22K
Generic Drug Cost
$44K
Antibiotic Claims
15

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.73

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Levothyroxine Sodium
132
Estradiol (Twice Weekly)
Estradiol
120
Estradiol
115
Raloxifene Hcl
76
Alendronate Sodium
75
Oxybutynin Chloride Er
Oxybutynin Chloride
54
Escitalopram Oxalate
37
Duloxetine Hcl
29
Clobetasol Propionate
26
Metoprolol Succinate
23

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

Advanced Practice Midwife Overview

How CRISTY WALSH, CNM fits within the Advanced Practice Midwife landscape nationally.

10,893
Advanced Practice Midwife Providers in US
55
States with Advanced Practice Midwife
99
Avg Claims per Provider

CRISTY WALSH, CNM's 1,410 claims are above the specialty average of 99.

Nearby Advanced Practice Midwife Providers in New Mexico

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Mexico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as WALSH.

Compare Advanced Practice Midwife nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CRISTY WALSH, CNM's specialty?
CRISTY WALSH, CNM specializes in Advanced Practice Midwife and practices in PORTALES, New Mexico. Credentials: CNM.
How much does CRISTY WALSH, CNM prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CRISTY WALSH, CNM wrote 1,410 Medicare Part D claims totaling $69K in drug costs for 149 beneficiaries.
Where is CRISTY WALSH, CNM located?
CRISTY WALSH, CNM is located at 42121 US HIGHWAY 70, PORTALES, NM, 88130. Phone: (575) 356-6652.
What is CRISTY WALSH, CNM's NPI number?
CRISTY WALSH, CNM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023060142, issued on 05/17/2006.
Does CRISTY WALSH, CNM prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CRISTY WALSH, CNM's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $22K in brand drug costs.
How many Advanced Practice Midwife providers are there in the US?
There are 10,893 Advanced Practice Midwife providers across 55 states in the US. The average Advanced Practice Midwife provider writes 99 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CRISTY WALSH, CNM prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CRISTY WALSH, CNM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Estradiol (Twice Weekly), Estradiol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CRISTY WALSH, CNM accept Medicare?
CRISTY WALSH, CNM appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,410 Part D claims and 149 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CRISTY WALSH, CNM's credentials?
CRISTY WALSH, CNM's NPI is 1023060142 with credentials CNM. 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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