2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1518070929 NURSE PRACTITIONER
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DAVID ZEHR, NURSE PRACTITIONER

Nurse Practitioner in FRENCH LICK, Indiana. 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
9K
Medicare Part D claims · 424 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
85.5907/100
▲ 2 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$511.45
28 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

DAVID ZEHR, NURSE PRACTITIONER reported a CMS MIPS final score of 85.5907/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 8,655 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

85.5907/100
MIPS score · +2 vs avg
9K
Part D claims, 2023
88%
generic prescribing
$511.45
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.

DAVID ZEHR, NURSE PRACTITIONER's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

86 49th percentile higher than 49% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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 DAVID ZEHR, NURSE PRACTITIONER?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/17/2006

NPI 1518070929

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

8,655 698% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

MIPS final score

85.5907/100 2.490700000000004% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Indiana

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Indiana providers

Indiana providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Indiana

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

DAVID ZEHR, NURSE PRACTITIONER's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nurse Practitioner national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
85.5907/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) — 85.5907/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%85.6%
MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) — 85.5907/100 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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DAVID ZEHR, NURSE PRACTITIONER appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding NURSE PRACTITIONER credentials at 679 S STATE ROAD 145, FRENCH LICK, IN, 47432, with a listed phone of (812) 936-6400. NPI 1518070929 was issued on 08/17/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ZEHR 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 8,655 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 424 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.0 million in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.4%. 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 85.5907/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 82.9633, Cost 69.0056), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,227 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,084 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

679 S STATE ROAD 145
FRENCH LICK, IN 47432

Provider Details

NPI 1518070929
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NURSE PRACTITIONER
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/17/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

85.5907
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
82.9633
Quality
69.0056
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DAVID ZEHR, NURSE PRACTITIONER 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.

DEACONESS MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER INC
FRENCH LICK, IN

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 DAVID ZEHR, NURSE PRACTITIONER. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$511

Largest payer

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

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 · Typical

DAVID ZEHR, NURSE PRACTITIONER — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 8,655 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.

8,655
Total Claims
$1.0M
Total Drug Cost
424
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
18,255
Total Day Supply
529,432
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$811K
Generic Drug Cost
$209K
Opioid Claims
295 (3.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
195

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.14
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male
Age Distribution
<65: 35, 65-74: 206, 75-84: 143, 85+: 40

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What DAVID ZEHR, NURSE PRACTITIONER 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
327
Lisinopril
289
Levothyroxine Sodium
274
Omeprazole
247
Losartan Potassium
244
Amlodipine Besylate
229
Furosemide
208
Metformin Hcl
198
Rosuvastatin Calcium
184
Gabapentin
183

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How DAVID ZEHR, NURSE PRACTITIONER fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

87,227
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider

DAVID ZEHR, NURSE PRACTITIONER's 8,655 claims are above the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Indiana

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DAVID ZEHR, NURSE PRACTITIONER's specialty?
DAVID ZEHR, NURSE PRACTITIONER specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in FRENCH LICK, Indiana. Credentials: NURSE PRACTITIONER.
How much does DAVID ZEHR, NURSE PRACTITIONER prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DAVID ZEHR, NURSE PRACTITIONER wrote 8,655 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.0M in drug costs for 424 beneficiaries.
What is DAVID ZEHR, NURSE PRACTITIONER's Medicare quality score?
DAVID ZEHR, NURSE PRACTITIONER has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 85.5907/100 (Quality: 82.9633, Cost: 69.0056). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is DAVID ZEHR, NURSE PRACTITIONER located?
DAVID ZEHR, NURSE PRACTITIONER is located at 679 S STATE ROAD 145, FRENCH LICK, IN, 47432. Phone: (812) 936-6400.
What is DAVID ZEHR, NURSE PRACTITIONER's NPI number?
DAVID ZEHR, NURSE PRACTITIONER's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518070929, issued on 08/17/2006.
Does DAVID ZEHR, NURSE PRACTITIONER prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DAVID ZEHR, NURSE PRACTITIONER's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $811K in brand drug costs.
Does DAVID ZEHR, NURSE PRACTITIONER prescribe opioids?
Yes, DAVID ZEHR, NURSE PRACTITIONER had 295 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.4%.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 87,227 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,084 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DAVID ZEHR, NURSE PRACTITIONER prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DAVID ZEHR, NURSE PRACTITIONER's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DAVID ZEHR, NURSE PRACTITIONER accept Medicare?
DAVID ZEHR, NURSE PRACTITIONER appears in CMS Medicare data with 8,655 Part D claims and 424 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DAVID ZEHR, NURSE PRACTITIONER's credentials?
DAVID ZEHR, NURSE PRACTITIONER's NPI is 1518070929 with credentials NURSE PRACTITIONER. 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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