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2026 NPPES data Advanced Practice Midwife NPI 1982636544 NP
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Advanced Practice Midwife in Waupaca, Wisconsin.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 10,937 in Advanced Practice Midwife, 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
287
Medicare Part D claims · 57 beneficiaries · Advanced Practice Midwife avg: 99
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Deborah Ferguson, NP filed 287 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Advanced Practice Midwife in Waupaca, Wisconsin.
- 287
- Part D claims, 2023
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Deborah Ferguson, NP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
287 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Deborah Ferguson, NP?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Advanced Practice Midwife
Medicare Part D claims
287 190% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Wisconsin
How Advanced Practice Midwife compares to other specialties among Wisconsin providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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 Ferguson, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Advanced Practice Midwife provider holding NP credentials at 710 RIVERSIDE DR, Waupaca, WI, 54981, with a listed phone of (715) 256-3000. NPI 1982636544 was issued on 07/06/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 287 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 57 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $12K in drug spend.
Advanced Practice Midwife is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,937 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1982636544 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Advanced Practice Midwife |
| Credentials | NP |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 07/06/2006 |
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
287
Total Claims
$12K
Total Drug Cost
57
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 686
- Total Day Supply
- 19,776
- Generic Drug Cost
- $9K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.94
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Deborah Ferguson, NP prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
21 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
19 claims
- Albuterol Sulfate …
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
18 claims
- Hydrochlorothiazide
Hydrochlorothiazide
16 claims
- Fluoxetine Hcl
Fluoxetine Hcl
15 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
13 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Lisinopril | 21 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 19 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 18 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 16 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 15 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 13 |
* 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 Deborah Ferguson, NP fits within the Advanced Practice Midwife landscape nationally.
10,937
Advanced Practice Midwife Providers in US
55
States with Advanced Practice Midwife
99
Avg Claims per Provider
Deborah Ferguson, NP's 287 claims are above the specialty average of 99.
Nearby Advanced Practice Midwife Providers in Wisconsin
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Wisconsin, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Ferguson.
Dr. Elizabeth Adsit
CNM
Reedsburg, WI
Dr. Kirsten Aexel Handley
CNM
Eau Claire, WI
Kathlyn Albert
Milwaukee, WI
Dr. Ann Marie Amaya
CNM
Milwaukee, WI
Dr. Karen Anderson
CNM, APNP
Madison, WI
Compare Advanced Practice Midwife nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Wisconsin medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Advanced Practice Midwife peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deborah Ferguson, NP's specialty? ▼
Deborah Ferguson, NP specializes in Advanced Practice Midwife and practices in Waupaca, Wisconsin. Credentials: NP.
How much does Deborah Ferguson, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Deborah Ferguson, NP wrote 287 Medicare Part D claims totaling $12K in drug costs for 57 beneficiaries.
Where is Deborah Ferguson, NP located? ▼
Deborah Ferguson, NP is located at 710 RIVERSIDE DR, Waupaca, WI, 54981. Phone: (715) 256-3000.
What is Deborah Ferguson, NP's NPI number? ▼
Deborah Ferguson, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982636544, issued on 07/06/2006.
How many Advanced Practice Midwife providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 10,937 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 Deborah Ferguson, NP prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Deborah Ferguson, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Lisinopril, Levothyroxine Sodium, Albuterol Sulfate Hfa. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Deborah Ferguson, NP accept Medicare? ▼
Deborah Ferguson, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 287 Part D claims and 57 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Deborah Ferguson, NP's credentials? ▼
Deborah Ferguson, NP's NPI is 1982636544 with credentials NP. 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.
- 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
Every figure on PlainDoctor is rendered directly from the federal CMS NPPES registry, Medicare Part D, MIPS, and Open Payments records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of May 2026.