2026 NPPES data Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1134753288 APRN
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DAWN ERLINGSON, APRN

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in BARKHAMSTED, 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 80 beneficiaries · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 927
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
95.3295/100
▲ 12 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$86.41
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

DAWN ERLINGSON, APRN reported a CMS MIPS final score of 95.3295/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 3,110 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

95.3295/100
MIPS score · +12 vs avg
3K
Part D claims, 2023
93%
generic prescribing
$86.41
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.

DAWN ERLINGSON, APRN's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

95 Top 21% higher than 79% 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%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. 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 DAWN ERLINGSON, APRN?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/27/2020

NPI 1134753288

Primary specialty

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

39,953 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,110 235% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 927

MIPS final score

95.3295/100 12.229500000000002% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner share within Connecticut

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

DAWN ERLINGSON, APRN's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
95.3295/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) — 95.3295/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%95.3%
MIPS final score (Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) — 95.3295/100 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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DAWN ERLINGSON, APRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider holding APRN credentials at 65 OLD NORTH RD, BARKHAMSTED, CT, 06063, with a listed phone of (860) 508-9938. NPI 1134753288 was issued on 02/27/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ERLINGSON 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 3,110 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 80 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $568K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% 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 95.3295/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 76.0982, Cost 100), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 39,953 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 927 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

65 OLD NORTH RD
BARKHAMSTED, CT 06063

Provider Details

NPI 1134753288
Specialty Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Credentials APRN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/27/2020

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

95.3295
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
76.0982
Quality
100
Cost
90
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

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 DAWN ERLINGSON, APRN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$86

Largest payer

ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, 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

DAWN ERLINGSON, APRN — brand share 7.0%
Specialty average (est.)

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 3,110 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.

3,110
Total Claims
$568K
Total Drug Cost
80
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,203
Total Day Supply
92,951
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$416K
Generic Drug Cost
$153K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
49.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.17
Gender Split
45% female / 55% male
Age Distribution
<65: 66, 65-74: 13, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What DAWN ERLINGSON, 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
Clonazepam
202
Clozapine
197
Olanzapine
168
Trazodone Hcl
139
Sertraline Hcl
136
Prazosin Hcl
108
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
104
Quetiapine Fumarate
99
Aripiprazole
98
Benztropine Mesylate
98

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

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Overview

How DAWN ERLINGSON, APRN fits within the Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

39,953
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
927
Avg Claims per Provider

DAWN ERLINGSON, APRN's 3,110 claims are above the specialty average of 927.

Nearby Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in Connecticut

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

Compare Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DAWN ERLINGSON, APRN's specialty?
DAWN ERLINGSON, APRN specializes in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in BARKHAMSTED, Connecticut. Credentials: APRN.
How much does DAWN ERLINGSON, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DAWN ERLINGSON, APRN wrote 3,110 Medicare Part D claims totaling $568K in drug costs for 80 beneficiaries.
What is DAWN ERLINGSON, APRN's Medicare quality score?
DAWN ERLINGSON, APRN has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 95.3295/100 (Quality: 76.0982, Cost: 100). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is DAWN ERLINGSON, APRN located?
DAWN ERLINGSON, APRN is located at 65 OLD NORTH RD, BARKHAMSTED, CT, 06063. Phone: (860) 508-9938.
What is DAWN ERLINGSON, APRN's NPI number?
DAWN ERLINGSON, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134753288, issued on 02/27/2020.
Does DAWN ERLINGSON, APRN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DAWN ERLINGSON, APRN's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $416K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 39,953 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider writes 927 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DAWN ERLINGSON, APRN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DAWN ERLINGSON, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clonazepam, Clozapine, Olanzapine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DAWN ERLINGSON, APRN accept Medicare?
DAWN ERLINGSON, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,110 Part D claims and 80 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DAWN ERLINGSON, APRN's credentials?
DAWN ERLINGSON, APRN's NPI is 1134753288 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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