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2026 NPPES data Acute Care Nurse Practitioner NPI 1437521044 AG-ACNP
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Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in Scottsdale, Arizona.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 24,697 in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
14K
Medicare Part D claims · 498 beneficiaries · Acute Care Nurse Practitioner avg: 576
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
67.7/100
▼ 15 pts below national avg 83.1 · Mid-tier
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Deborah Bredeson, AG-ACNP reported a CMS MIPS final score of 67.7/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 13,507 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 67.7/100
- MIPS score · -15 vs avg
- 14K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 87%
- generic prescribing
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.
Deborah Bredeson, AG-ACNP's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
68 7th percentile higher than 7% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Deborah Bredeson, AG-ACNP sits
This provider among acute care nurse practitioner peers
Across the 3,864 acute care nurse practitioner providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Deborah Bredeson, AG-ACNP writes more Part D claims than 100% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 3% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one acute care nurse practitioner peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Deborah Bredeson, AG-ACNP. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Deborah Bredeson, AG-ACNP?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
13,507 23× vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
67.7/100 15.4 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Arizona
How Acute Care Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Arizona providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Deborah Bredeson, AG-ACNP's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 67.7/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Acute Care Nurse Practitioner) - 67.7/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Deborah Bredeson, AG-ACNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider holding AG-ACNP credentials at 6401 E THOMAS RD, Scottsdale, AZ, 85251, with a listed phone of (480) 941-4400. NPI 1437521044 was issued on 10/22/2015.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 13,507 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 498 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $945K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.6%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 67.7/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 59.3, Cost 29.8), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,697 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 576 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1437521044 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Acute Care Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | AG-ACNP |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 10/22/2015 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
67.7395
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
59.3217
Quality
29.81
Cost
84
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Individual
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Deborah Bredeson, AG-ACNP 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.
Livi Medical Services LLC
Draper, UT
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 · Typical
Deborah Bredeson, AG-ACNP - brand share 12.0%
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner average
12% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 13,507 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.
13,507
Total Claims
$945K
Total Drug Cost
498
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 14,715
- Total Day Supply
- 396,947
- Brand vs Generic
- 12% brand / 87% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $640K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $293K
- Opioid Claims
- 348 (2.6% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 247
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 81.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.68
- Gender Split
- 74% female / 26% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 22, 65-74: 88, 75-84: 184, 85+: 204
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Deborah Bredeson, AG-ACNP prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
604 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
589 claims
- Sertraline Hcl
Sertraline Hcl
432 claims
- Furosemide
Furosemide
427 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
421 claims
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
349 claims
- Potassium Chloride
Potassium Chloride
307 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
291 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 604 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 589 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 432 |
| Furosemide | 427 |
| Gabapentin | 421 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 349 |
| Potassium Chloride | 307 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 291 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 290 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 286 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Deborah Bredeson, AG-ACNP fits within the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
24,697
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
53
States with Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
576
Avg Claims per Provider
Deborah Bredeson, AG-ACNP's 13,507 claims are above the specialty average of 576.
Nearby Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in Arizona
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arizona, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Bredeson.
Dr. Jane Abucha
DNP, ACNP-BC
Surprise, AZ
Andrew Acevedo
Bullhead City, AZ
Winifred Adebiyi
Phoenix, AZ
Dr. Cassandra Albrecht
AGACNP
Chandler, AZ
Dr. Robert Alexander
ACNP-BC, FNP-BC
Gilbert, AZ
Compare Acute Care Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deborah Bredeson, AG-ACNP's specialty? ▼
Deborah Bredeson, AG-ACNP specializes in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and practices in Scottsdale, Arizona. Credentials: AG-ACNP.
How much does Deborah Bredeson, AG-ACNP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Deborah Bredeson, AG-ACNP wrote 13,507 Medicare Part D claims totaling $945K in drug costs for 498 beneficiaries.
What is Deborah Bredeson, AG-ACNP's Medicare quality score? ▼
Deborah Bredeson, AG-ACNP has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 67.7/100 (Quality: 59.3, Cost: 29.8). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Deborah Bredeson, AG-ACNP located? ▼
Deborah Bredeson, AG-ACNP is located at 6401 E THOMAS RD, Scottsdale, AZ, 85251. Phone: (480) 941-4400.
What is Deborah Bredeson, AG-ACNP's NPI number? ▼
Deborah Bredeson, AG-ACNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437521044, issued on 10/22/2015.
Does Deborah Bredeson, AG-ACNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Deborah Bredeson, AG-ACNP's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $640K in brand drug costs.
Does Deborah Bredeson, AG-ACNP prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Deborah Bredeson, AG-ACNP had 348 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.6%.
How many Acute Care Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 24,697 Acute Care Nurse Practitioner providers across 53 states in the US. The average Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider writes 576 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Deborah Bredeson, AG-ACNP prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Deborah Bredeson, AG-ACNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Sertraline Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Deborah Bredeson, AG-ACNP accept Medicare? ▼
Deborah Bredeson, AG-ACNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 13,507 Part D claims and 498 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Deborah Bredeson, AG-ACNP's credentials? ▼
Deborah Bredeson, AG-ACNP's NPI is 1437521044 with credentials AG-ACNP. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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